Batu Klotok Beach has a magnificent panorama
since it lies near Mount Agung. When you look afar ahead, you’ll sea range of
trees that makes the beach look stunning. And when you look at the sea water,
you’ll see as though it were a giant carpet spreading right in front of you.
The beach also has exotic black sand and fine stones can be found along the
beach. The beach looks more stunning with Pura Waru Temple standing next to the
beach. The temple adds the greatness and exorcism to the beach. You shouldn’t
any misconduct in this holy temple.
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Location
Batu Klotok Beach is situated in Banjar Celepik, Tojan
Village, Klungkung Regency, Bali. It is about 5 km from Semarapura City. The
access to the beach is not difficult. You only need to take the bypass of Ida
Bagus Mantra. When you arrive at Tojan Village, go the right. There is a sign
telling the direction to the beach, and therefore you don’t have to worry about
getting lost. On your way to the beach, you can enjoy the beautiful and natural
scenery. You can see Mount Agung Standing strong towards the beach. You can
also feel the breeze of the clear and unpolluted air toward the beach. You will
feel fresh even when you have not arrived to the beach yet.
Activities
Most people around
the beach live by making crafts like flower pots. The flower pot is made of
fine gravel. People call it batu sikat, i.e.
fine-sized stones derive from the beach. The crafts made by the people of the
beach are unique. Hence, you can walk around and shop the crafts when you visit
the beach. In addition, you can watch and enjoy the Melasti ceremony
held by the people. The ceremony is very sacred, and therefore you should
respect those involved in the ceremony.
Other than those two activities, you can enjoy the
beautiful scenery of the beach. The beach is not too comfortable to swim or do
any other water activities because there are many garbage in the water. The
government has not developed the beach yet, and therefore there are still many
shortages for tourists visiting the beach. The government should do something
to the beach, especially those dealing with the garbage.
Accommodations
When you visit the beach,
you will find hotels and resorts built near the beach. You can stay in one of
the hotels or resorts. Depending on your budget, you can select the hotel or
resort you prefer. For budget traveler, you can select Cepik Villa for about
Rp400,000 ($42.00) per night. Otherwise, you can stay in a mid range hotel such
as Vision Villa and Resorts for about Rp900,000 ($94.00) per night. However, if
you have a deep pocket, you can stay in a luxurious hotel such as Bali Diamond
Estate for about Rp1,900,000 ($198.00) per night.
Overall, visiting
this beach will give you a specified sensation since you will feel the sacred
nuance surrounding the beach. The temple used by people nearby to pray gives a
holy atmosphere to the beach. That is why, include this beach to your travel
plan and find the peaceful sensation in this beautiful Batu Klotok Beach.
