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Batu Jimbar Villas Sanur
The Batu Jimbar Villas are a unique contemporary residence well situated in the heart of Sanur. For both privacy and convenience to restaurants. The villas have an exclusive and exceptional design - for those with a discerning and distinctive lifestyle.
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About Bali
Bali, known to generations of travelers as
The Island of the Gods, is totally unique. The only Hindu island in the Indonesian archipelago, it’s a
place of incredible mystery, beauty, enchantment, and spirituality.
It has spectacular beaches, active volcanoes, sparkling lakes, towering rain forest, dense jungle, terraced rice paddies, inspiring temples and palaces, and legendary hospitality.
It’s no small wonder that large numbers of first-time holidaymakers vow to return again and again – and that many of those decide they’d like to buy a place and stay here a lot longer, and a lot more often.
A jewel in Indonesia’s crown
Bali is one of more than 14,000 islands
in the Indonesian archipelago. It lies to the east of Java, and to the west of Lombok.
It is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces with the capital at Denpasar in the south.
Bali is overwhelmingly Hindu – 93% from a population of about 3,250,000.
Balinese Hinduism is has its roots in India, but its rituals and ceremonies are quite distinct. The Balinese are a deeply spiritual and devout people who live their religion on a daily basis. Everywhere you go you will see religious observances, from the small offerings placed around homes and shops, through to large village or community ceremonies.
Climate
Bali lies a little
more than 8° south of the equator, which means that it has a tropical climate. The southern part of Bali
where most of the tourism development is situated is also influenced by the Indian Ocean.
Temperatures at sea level range from 25° to 32°, however it can be a lot cooler in the mountains.
Bali has a dry season between May and October, when the prevailing wind comes from the east.. During the day it is bright and sunny. Evenings can be cool. Humidity is low. There may be rain from time to time.
The dry season usually starts to break in November as the winds turn to the west. There may be heavy periods of rain, but the wet season doesn’t usually begin in earnest until the end of December.
Rarely does the rain last more than a few hours, usually at night or in the late afternoon. However it is not unknown for it to rain continuously for a day or two, which can cause extensive surface flooding. Humidity in the rainy season is high.
Time zone
Bali is in the Central Indonesian Time zone, which
is GMT+8 hours.