{"id":455,"date":"2015-08-03T02:22:36","date_gmt":"2015-08-02T18:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=455"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T03:15:28","slug":"bali-west-side-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/bali-west-side-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali&#8217;s West Side Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cGo West young man, and into the country\u201d, instructs American author Horace Greeley in his oft-quoted phrase, and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/before-you-go-7-everyday-symbols-of-bali-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Island of the Gods<\/a>, as in The Land of the Brave, once you leave the crowded streets (in this case, those of Kuta and Seminyak) behind and head west, a whole different world is revealed. A more traditional Bali, a picturesque rural scene of gently terraced rice fields, quiet villages, dramatic sea <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/the-great-uluwatu-natures-best-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temples<\/a> clinging to rocky islands and deserted ocean beaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pererenan, to the west of Canggu, is an increasingly popular area for holidaymakers as it\u2019s close enough to Seminyak (10km) for an evening out at one of many gourmet restaurants or for an afternoon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/phuket-and-koh-samui-shopping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shopping<\/a> trip, but still possesses a serene laid-back village vibe. The beach here, with its rugged rocky outcrops and tidal pools, is undeveloped, except for a couple of local <em>warungs<\/em> and basic kiosks selling Bintang beer, soft drinks and coconuts. It can be a little stony for swimming \u2013 best to stay between the flags at the neighbouring surf break, Echo Beach, which is just a couple of hundred metres further along the sand and has a great selection of cosy eateries offering music, beer and sunset seafood barbecues. Villas in and around Pererenan include the gorgeous beachside four to seven-bedroom <strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-sungai-tinggi-villa\/canggu-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sungai Tinggi Beach Villa<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">&nbsp;and ocean-view six-bedroom <\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-luwih-villa\/canggu-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Luwih<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">. For a real rural retreat (but still only 12km or so from Seminyak and 4-5km from the ocean) try the chic five-bedroom <\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/the-iman-villa-villa\/canggu-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Iman Villa<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14485\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14485\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iman.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/the-iman-villa-villa\/canggu-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Iman Villa<\/a>, Canggu<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heading further westwards brings you to the peaceful fishing village of Seseh, where narrow country lanes leading to the coast call for leisurely bike rides and afternoon strolls. Farmers work in the rice paddies, children fly kites in the fields and cows take shelter from the midday sun under the shade of mango trees. Those looking for a dreamy, romantic getaway will be enchanted by the two-bedroomed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-belong-dua-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Villa Belong Dua<\/strong><\/a> set in a whimsical walled garden, just 300 metres from the beach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The wide expanse of Seseh\u2019s black sand beach is fringed by thick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/5-must-try-local-balinese-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coconut<\/a> groves, and is perfect for beachcombing \u2013 apart from the sunset hour, you will probably find you have the whole beach to yourselves. Reminiscent of Bali pre-tourism, all is quiet here, but for the hum of cicadas, the crow of roosters and the crash of waves on the shore. The luxury <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sesehbeachvillas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seseh Beach Villas<\/a><\/strong> overlook the ocean and have a choice of five or six-bedroom residences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/9-stunning-beachfront-villas-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right on the beach<\/a> and are well equipped for families. Gorgeous interiors and lush gardens&nbsp;make it a popular choice for weddings and events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14486\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14486\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/seseh-wedding.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/seseh-beach-villas-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seseh Beach Villas<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once a small trading harbour, Seseh also has a large and ornate beachfront temple that sets the scene for long traditional processions, especially during Melasti (the cleansing rituals that take place prior to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/the-magic-of-nyepi-balis-unique-day-of-silence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nyepi<\/a> \u2013 the day of silence which ushers in the Balinese New Year in March). It is also known for a good surf break that is never crowded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two kilometres north of Seseh, and set on a sloping hill with panoramic views of rice fields stretching to the azure sea, stunning seven-bedroomed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-mandalay-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Mandalay<\/a><\/strong> with panoramic rice-terrace views, a 25-metre pool, sauna, and huge garden. Keep an eye out in this area for the unique sight of solitary farmers shepherding hundreds of ducks down the winding country lanes. They are put to work in the rice fields to eat small insects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The charming traditional village and black volcanic sand beach of Cemagi come next, an area best known for its mesmerising sea temple, Pura Gede Luhur Batungaus, which perches on a rocky outcrop that juts out to sea. In many ways, it is a miniature version of its more famous, but far more crowded big sister, Tanah Lot temple, a few kilometres away. This is a beautifully scenic spot especially at sunset, and a perfect holiday destination for those that like to gaze at the ocean, walk barefoot on the sand and be lulled to sleep by the sound of the sea. The beach is not patrolled and can be a little rough for swimming, but a small cluster of exclusive luxury beachfront villas each has a gorgeous swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A couple of kilometres inland, Cemagi village gives a fascinating glimpse into traditional Bali village life and, just beyond that, en route to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/tabanan-think-youve-seen-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tanah Lot<\/a> sea temple (5km), and the world-renowned, Greg Norman-designed Pan Pacific Nirwana Golf Course (4km), are two charming riverside properties, four-bedroomed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-iskandar-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Iskandar<\/a><\/strong> and five-bedroom <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-atacaya-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Atacaya<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13873\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13873\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/atacaya.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-atacaya-villa\/sesehtanah-lot-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Atacaya<\/a> with jungle-fringed river view<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>If you seek a rural-but-not-too-remote retreat, somewhere you can experience the best of Bali\u2019s beauty, beaches and culture but still enjoy an afternoon\u2019s shopping spree or a night on the town, an Elite Havens private luxury villa in Bali\u2019s wonderful wide west could be just what you are looking for. 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