ON the west side of Bukits narrow isthmus is one of Balis finest stretches of beach, gently arcing for several kilometers from just south of the airport all the way to the jutting cliffs of eastern Bukit.

This is the most popular native beach of Bali with far fewer tourists than Kuta/Legian. On a weekend afternoon, Jimbarans clean golden sand is crowded with families, strollers, soccer games, prancing dogs and kids flying kites.

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