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INDONESIA SEMINyAK, LEGIAN, CANGGU & TANAH LOT A central location, burgeoning nightlife and accessibility to major tourist attractions makes this area a perfect alternative to Kuta. the beach. The multitude of upmarket boutiques, shops and markets make for fascinating shopping trips. To the north of Kuta, quieter and less crowded, is Seminyak, surrounded by the areas of Legian, Canggu and Tanah Lot. Legian The village of Legian was established as an alternative to Kuta and is now almost an extension of it with the two blending into each other along the main streets of Jalan Legian and Jalan Melasti. Seminyak Seminyak, has a reputation among tourists for being more sophisticated and having a more stylish nightlife than Kuta. The shopping centres and busy streets of Kuta are just 15 minutes to the south, and the more rural area of Canggu is just a 25-minute drive to the north. There is no shortage of places to eat in Legian, with roadside stalls (warangs) and restaurants in five-star hotels. Many exclusive hotels line the picturesque beachfront and its central location, burgeoning nightlife and accessibility to major tourist attractions make it a perfect alternative to Kuta. Seminyak has also become extremely popular for its wide range of restaurants featuring all cuisines with eateries lining Canggu Further north of Seminyak is Canggu. The white sand beach is popular with surfers at certain times of the year, but due to the lack of public transport it remains an isolated spot with few visitors, even though it's only a short drive from Kuta. A quaint fishing village, it is home to one of the most untouched beaches on the southwest coast of Bali. The beach is Canggu's main attraction as well as the rice fields that go right down to the shore. Tanah Lot Surprisingly modest, Tanah Lot is comprised of two shrines with tiered roofs, two pavilions and a few small buildings. Access down to the temple is through a sideshow alley of souvenir shops and market stalls. It is a highly spiritual place, and visitors will often see people making the trip to meditate nearby or walking to the water in order to receive the ministrations of priests. www.paradisesonline.com 57