1st time in Bali - Nusa Dua

Hi, First time in Bali, staying at Conrad but would like to experience some real Balinese. Is there a local market (outdoor w/ a roof) that the local people go to do their food shopping??? Thanks!

1st time in Bali - Nusa Dua

Hello! If you%26#39;re staying at Conrad, you won%26#39;t be able to see the real Bali at all! I would suggest that you take a day trip up to Ubud (with a guide) and visit the local market there. The journey to Ubud would be nice too as you will see a lot of the countryside and villages. Another place to see the locals do their food shopping would be Pasar Badung in Denpasar. It%26#39;s a huge complex so this one has a roof but the fruits and vegetables section is in the outdoors. They sell everything there..from food to ceremonial offerings and it will be an eye-opener for you! Go early in the morning so it%26#39;s not too hot for you as the day progresses! Hope this helps and have a lovely holiday in Bali!

1st time in Bali - Nusa Dua

Thanks for the tip!!!!!!

Actually, the ';real'; Bali is quite close to the Conrad.

Drive 10 minutes to the north, is Benoa village, a fishing village at the tip of the peninsula. You can walk around this authentic village, see the markets, temples and mosque. You can actually take a long walk on the beach to get there.

About 15-20 min drive towards Denpasar is Jimbaran and Kedonganan village. Kedonganan has a real wet fish market - fishermen land their catch on the beach, which is sold by middlemen in the somewhat ramshackle market. Many of Bali%26#39;s chefs buy their fish here. Its great to visit, if not a little fishy.

Close by is the village market for Jimbaran, which is very busy in the mornings. Its on Jalan Uluwatu.

30 min away is Uluwatu temple - about as ';real'; as its gets.

Further away is the huge wet market in Denpasar. There are craft markets in Denpasar, Discovery Mall, and Bali Collection at Nusa Dua.

Conrad really isn%26#39;t Nusa Dua - its Tanjung Benoa. It has one of the best beach clubs I have seen on Bali and a nice restaurant called Spice.

Great advise!!! Thank you : ) any other recommendations in Bali or around Conrad?

Yamanote

Is it possible to walk from the Bali Tropic to Benoa?

I think you could, but its a bit of a long walk. I like to run, so frequently start at the mosque in Benoa and go all the way to Geger. Thats me.

To be sure, Benoa is not the most picturesque village on Bali, but it is authentic. There are lots of places to go that have more cultural impact, like Uluwatu, for example.

We stayed a week at the Conrad last month. It was our first trip to Bali as well. You%26#39;ll love the surroundings and service; but it is removed from exposure to daily Balinese lifestyles. We managed to take in quite a bit of the Island%26#39;s major sights and sounds by using a driver and going out in a different direction early every morning with plenty of stops throughout the day. Granted it%26#39;s not pure immersion, but for such a short visit we did come away feeling we had at least given ourselves a chance at ';the feel';. Our favorite day was spent driving up to Lake Bratan, stopping along the way for supplies at the various produce stands, and having a leisurely picnic on the park grounds; finished off by sunset cocktails at Tanah Lot. Go to Bali with an open mind...enjoy what you%26#39;re able to take in...and don%26#39;t regret what others think you should have seen or done. This place is truly magical wherever you go or stay.

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