There are only the blue sea and white sand. Then the soft pillows on the shore as if to invite visitors to laze around while enjoying the breeze, the scent of the sea, and the waves.
Some tourists seemed absorbed sunbathing and some are swimming. Although bit rowdy but a sense of calm will creeping into your heart. There are not the travelers who were drunk and laughing at the seashore.
As if everyone wants to feel the quietness and comfort on Pemuteran beach. Yes, a simple overview of the beach at the edge of the village of Pemuteran. Who would have thought, long before it became a tourist destination village, this place is like a dead village.
Am I Gusti Agung Prana, a man who for more than twenty years worked as a tour guide in Bali. In the 1980s, he processes Pemuteran village resources to attract foreign tourists. Prana assumes tourists love something different, more touching side of culture and ecotourism.
In 1989, Prana comes in Pemuteran village in northern Bali. Prana said that most of the local population are people who fled from the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963.
The village was so damaged because of economic limitations faced by local residents. Prana tells sea conditions when it was broken by people who catch fish with a fish poison and bombs. So much land damaged by poorly maintained.
"From behind the massive destruction of the village of Pemuteran, this is what I was looking for," said Prana.
Together the local community, slowly they fix Pemuteran village. Not surprisingly, Pemuteran village is now dubbed as an ecotourism destination. Yes, local people hold the role in the preservation of nature, which in turn have an impact on tourist visits.
In the village of Pemuteran, tourists can enjoy a variety of maritime tourism activities. Call it like snorkeling, jet skiing, to see the coral reef through glass lined vessels. Diving can also be an option.
The damaged reef is slowly growing back. The fish began much. The natural beauty of underwater Pemuteran will serve for divers.
To keep the wheels of tourism in this village, various restrictions do indigenous peoples. Starting from the diving operators was restricted to the number of hotels. In this village, there are only about 12 hotels. The rest is a homestay.
The hotel is also built more like a villa concept. An example is a "Taman Sari" Inn Prana belongs. Each room is shaped like a cottage. Each room has distances 10 meters. It is also found in other hotels.
Each guest will receive the privacy and serenity when staying in Pemuteran village. You will not find nightclubs and bars in this village. There are only simple stalls and small cafes. This is to keep the atmosphere comfortable and quiet.
Not that there was no entertainment in the evenings. Indigenous peoples will be presenting a variety of traditional art Bali every night for tourists who come. Especially, staying in homestay-style homes adding to the authentic Balinese atmosphere.
So, do not be surprised, if tourists you meet here are mostly Caucasians alias foreign tourists, especially from Europe. As told Prana, many foreign tourists who come to the village of Pemuteran in order spiritually-tour.
They are looking for tranquility and make Pemuteran village as a place to meditate. You would be hard to find because most domestic travelers they prefer crowds.
In fact, the typical tranquility Pemuteran will make you addicted. Try to take a walk around the bay Pemuteran. You will find the waves that swept the shoreline slowly.
No noise. Only the gentle breeze and a few tourists who bask in the sun while reading a book with enjoy.
Pemuteran village located in the north of Bali, exactly in Gerokgak, Buleleng. From Ngurah Rai, Tuban, take about four hours by road.
From the airport, you can take the road via Jalan Raya Gilimanuk-Singaraja. Rather difficult to find this place, but you can ask people around when it arrived at Buleleng.
However, if you are from the island of Java and cross over to the island of Bali via Gilimanuk, the distance is closer. From Gilimanuk less than an hours drive.
Some tourists seemed absorbed sunbathing and some are swimming. Although bit rowdy but a sense of calm will creeping into your heart. There are not the travelers who were drunk and laughing at the seashore.
As if everyone wants to feel the quietness and comfort on Pemuteran beach. Yes, a simple overview of the beach at the edge of the village of Pemuteran. Who would have thought, long before it became a tourist destination village, this place is like a dead village.
Am I Gusti Agung Prana, a man who for more than twenty years worked as a tour guide in Bali. In the 1980s, he processes Pemuteran village resources to attract foreign tourists. Prana assumes tourists love something different, more touching side of culture and ecotourism.
In 1989, Prana comes in Pemuteran village in northern Bali. Prana said that most of the local population are people who fled from the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963.
The village was so damaged because of economic limitations faced by local residents. Prana tells sea conditions when it was broken by people who catch fish with a fish poison and bombs. So much land damaged by poorly maintained.
"From behind the massive destruction of the village of Pemuteran, this is what I was looking for," said Prana.
Together the local community, slowly they fix Pemuteran village. Not surprisingly, Pemuteran village is now dubbed as an ecotourism destination. Yes, local people hold the role in the preservation of nature, which in turn have an impact on tourist visits.
The tranquility of addiction
In the village of Pemuteran, tourists can enjoy a variety of maritime tourism activities. Call it like snorkeling, jet skiing, to see the coral reef through glass lined vessels. Diving can also be an option.
The damaged reef is slowly growing back. The fish began much. The natural beauty of underwater Pemuteran will serve for divers.
To keep the wheels of tourism in this village, various restrictions do indigenous peoples. Starting from the diving operators was restricted to the number of hotels. In this village, there are only about 12 hotels. The rest is a homestay.
The hotel is also built more like a villa concept. An example is a "Taman Sari" Inn Prana belongs. Each room is shaped like a cottage. Each room has distances 10 meters. It is also found in other hotels.
Each guest will receive the privacy and serenity when staying in Pemuteran village. You will not find nightclubs and bars in this village. There are only simple stalls and small cafes. This is to keep the atmosphere comfortable and quiet.
Not that there was no entertainment in the evenings. Indigenous peoples will be presenting a variety of traditional art Bali every night for tourists who come. Especially, staying in homestay-style homes adding to the authentic Balinese atmosphere.
So, do not be surprised, if tourists you meet here are mostly Caucasians alias foreign tourists, especially from Europe. As told Prana, many foreign tourists who come to the village of Pemuteran in order spiritually-tour.
They are looking for tranquility and make Pemuteran village as a place to meditate. You would be hard to find because most domestic travelers they prefer crowds.
In fact, the typical tranquility Pemuteran will make you addicted. Try to take a walk around the bay Pemuteran. You will find the waves that swept the shoreline slowly.
No noise. Only the gentle breeze and a few tourists who bask in the sun while reading a book with enjoy.
Access
Pemuteran village located in the north of Bali, exactly in Gerokgak, Buleleng. From Ngurah Rai, Tuban, take about four hours by road.
From the airport, you can take the road via Jalan Raya Gilimanuk-Singaraja. Rather difficult to find this place, but you can ask people around when it arrived at Buleleng.
However, if you are from the island of Java and cross over to the island of Bali via Gilimanuk, the distance is closer. From Gilimanuk less than an hours drive.