Dreamland Beach is located on the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula in South Bali and therefore only a short ride from Bali's major tourism spots. To access the beach you have to pass a gate which leads to a private Villa Park and passed the failed Pectau Graha developments. An investor confiscated local land and intended to build several hotels, private properties and a golf course. Somehow the government stopped the development and today there are numerous unfinished structures on all sides of the road.
The beach provides basic accommodation and cafes for surfers and day-trippers. One of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it is also renowned for its dangerous shorebreak.
It is the site of the failed Pecatu Graha development, planned by Tommy Suharto, the corrupt youngest son of the former president Suharto.
As of 2008 this is an active building site with all the previous Warongs having been levelled for a hotel complex.
Before we actually visited Bali I have heard of a supposingly beautiful place called Dreamland Beach twice. An Australian classmate at University mentioned once that the beach is the best she has ever seen. Well I thought that this judgement definetely depended on personal preferences; but if someone from Australia, a country which has thousands of kilometres of coastline, talks about a beach in Bali, it must be somehow special. And then a colleague at work, who was actually born in Bali, mentioned that place again. Those two recommendations were reason enough for us to find and visit Dreamland Beach, whenever we would get to Bali.
After a short drive on a bumby road our cab driver parked the car. We were surprised to find this place quite crowded and a number of surfers passed us on their motorbikes. People were gathering at the beach to watch the sunset from one of the many local bars and restaurants. We had to walk down a path and stairs to reach the beach. You could spot hundreds of surfers in the water from the top of a hill waiting for the next big one. Eventhough I have tried surfing a bunch of times in Australia before and I have really enjoyed it, it did not go for a surf in Bali. Dreamland Beach is really beautiful and the azure blue water looks quite inviting, nevertheless swimming is just impossible due to the strong currents. Locals rent beach chairs for a couple of dollars and try to get you into their establishments. Eventhough Dreamland Beach was crowded at that time of the day and the stretch og beach is actually relatively short, you still got the impression that this is a totally laid back and special hangout spot for surfers and backpackers from all over the world, who happily intermingled with the locals. People just gathered to watch the surfers, have a beer and a chat and watch the sunset and the ocean. As we were still heading for the Uluwatu temple on the same evening, we unfortunately did not have more time to spend at this particularly special spot.
Dreamland Beach is beautiful
As you enter Dreamland Beach tourist area, your eyes will be enchanted by thebeauty of this beach. Hilly and rugged areas that make you look as if the lowerbeach area on the sea. Dreamland is a beach surrounded by cliffs towering andlarge rocks. When you are down the rocks and the steps to the beach, you will be dazzled byviews of rock cliffs on which there is a green pasture that is high enough. Manyforeign and local tourists who like to enjoy in the meadow area. Dreamland Beach area is also very alluring eyes. You will be captivated by awhitish brown sand, clean with a steep gully. You can enjoy the beautiful sunset orsunset on a narrow coastal area directly beneath the steep rock walls. Dreamland Sea region also has high and big waves. Therefore, many surfers like to surf on this beach. Dreamland is also one surfing destination in Bali.
Facilities at Dreamland Beach
You can rent umbrellas are provided along the beach to avoid the hot sun. If you want to swim but do not bring a change of clothes, you can buy in the tourist area of Dreamland. Once down the stairs, a line of clothing merchant will offer you their wares. Also available are several shops that sell food and drinks.
In addition, here are also available toilet facilities if you want to change clothes and shower. But the pricing is quite expensive even for just urinate in this area.
If you want to stay, at the Dreamland area there are dozens of resorts and villas that stand as a supporter of tourism that continues to bergeliat at Dreamland Beach. Some resorts and villas standing on the cliff so you can enjoy beautiful coastal scenery from the top of the cliff.
According to tour guide there, Dreamland is the only place in Bali that use of International Law. So the rules at this beach is more free. Visitors can consume alcohol or to bare-chested women on this beach without prosecution.
Dreamland Tours as Dream Land
Brown sand, clean bright white, high cliffs are beautiful, also the blue sea water, making a lot of tourists to come to the beach that once was sponsored by Tommy Suharto. Although not as famous Kuta Beach, Dreamland or "land of dreams" is expected to create more and more tourists come to this beach. Various tourism facilities became available in this region, from the villa, resort, shopping, mall, to golf courses. Yes, Dreamland Beach because of its uniqueness adds another charming coastal tourist areas on the island of Bali.
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