Bali Personal Drivers - Dreamland Beach is located at Pecatu village, Bukit peninsula, on the southern tip of Badung regency, Bali. You can reach Dreamland Beach about 30 minutes from Kuta. The beach is still natural and very pretty. You'll find this beach on your way to the one of the most famous temples in Bali, Pura Luhur Uluwatu.
History of Dreamland
For decades, the beaches around Pecatu actually known by surfers and nudists. Because the beaches around Pecatu is quite hidden away among the cliff with limited access. One of the beaches around Pecatu is Dreamland beach. So why this beach called Dreamland, here is history ....
Was originally the Dreamland is barren and arid land. Around the 1990's Tommy Suharto is the son of President Suharto in power at the time, have a desire to build a mega project in the area called Bali Pecatu Graha (Kuta Golf Links Resort). This area is planned to be built become one of the biggest tourist centers in Southeast Asia with super lux resort themed environment that highlight its natural beauty and authenticity.
This plan was running at first, but due to the financial crisis that hit the Asian region in 1998, the mega project was dormant. The local communities are very hopeful that the project is completed. Because they hope to switch to a more profitable tourism business than just a farmer at that time. The enormous their expectations, so they named this place as a land of dreams or dreamland. Since then the region is called " Dreamland "
What is interesting here ...?
Dreamland is a beach surrounded by rock cliffs. When you enter Dreamland Beach area, your eyes will be mesmerized by the high cliffs view that overgrown with green pastures. In the coastal area, your eyes will be spoiled by the sight of whitish brown sand, wipe with a steep ditch. Dreamland quite crowded and people gathered on the beach at night to watch the sunset from the local restaurants and bars. You can enjoy the beautiful sunset on the narrow coastal area directly below the steep rock walls.
Dreamland is also one surfing destination in Bali. Dreamland has high waves and a large and well known for its dangerous shorebreak. Awareness is needed here because the sea can be very rough, especially during high tide. However, this does not prevent many people come here to surf, snorkel and enjoy other water sports activities.
If you want to stay, at the Dreamland area there are also several resorts and villas. Some resorts and villas standing on the cliff so you can enjoy the view from the top of the cliff. Dreamland is the only place in Bali that use International Law. So the rule is more free on the beach. Visitors can consume alcohol and specifically for women, you can be topless on this beach without prosecution.
So let make your visit to be pleasant to this beach by reading some of the following tips below :
- Do not forget to bring your swimsuit, because you will surely be interested to get in touch with this wonderful beach waves.
- Bring also glasses, sun block, protective headgear and other beach gear that you may need.
- When swim at the beach, do not swim in a restricted area that has been marked, because the sea can be very dangerous. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
Reference : indonesia.travel/id, wikimedia.org
Photo : flickr.com
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