Sophisticated Dream Place
Besides Kuta and Legian, Seminyak is unquestionably more sophisticated, with an elegant range of boutiques, cafes and glamorous hotels. With its streets less crowded with traffic and peddlers, Seminyak is popular among families and rice fields are still visible in the construction of ruined villas. The waves are still popular among surfers, but potentially dangerous for swimmers. Further north, the sand becomes more and more gray and unattractive. Unlike its southern rivals, cafes spread beanbags on the sand every afternoon late in the evening, offering a magical combination of sunsets and cocktails.
Why to come to Seminyak
One of the main reasons to come to Seminyak is not only to enjoy the beach, but also the incredible bars and cafes that line the coast. You will find a large number of choices, which means that you will never go hungry or thirsty here. . Most restaurants have foreign chefs in residence, so if you want to try a nice dinner, this is a good place to do it.
People also flock to Seminyak for its nightlife although it is a little more tamed than its neighbor Kuta. While Kuta has a number of nightclubs, Seminyak is more focused on beach clubs where you can enjoy a drink with your feet in the sand, although some discos are also in the area. As if all this were not enough, Seminyak is also famous for its shopping, some of the biggest names in Bali having chosen to open there. As such, you can walk along the main shopping streets of this part of the island and shop until you drop.
The coast is popular with resident expatriates and has a refined atmosphere. You'll find a chic and fashionable scene, with rows of designer boutiques along its main roads and side streets. Seminyak is home to a handful of the island's best restaurants and world-class nightlife venues that host international concerts.