Frequently Asked Questions

Villa Surya is located in Jimbaran Bay on the island of Bali. Bali is part of  the Republic of Indonesia and is 8 degrees south of the equator between  Java to the West and Lombok to the East.  

Flying time from Jakarta is 1.5 hrs, 2.5 hrs to Singapore , 3 hrs to Perth, 4.5 hrs to Hong Kong, and 5.5  hrs to Sydney.  Our full address and map is in "Contact Us". 

Bali is approximately 90 miles (140km) East to West and  55 miles (90km) North to South.  The island is famed for its beautiful  landscape: a chain of six volcanoes up to 3000m, lush tropical forests,  pristine crater lakes fast flowing rivers, waterfalls, rice terraces and  beaches with white sane in the south and black volcanic sand in the  north.    

You  will see a rich variety of flora, from Banyan trees to mangroves and  palms.  A huge variety of flowers and orchids grow on the island and are  widely used for decorations.  Although tigers and elephants no longer  exist on Bali, the island includes various species of monkeys, deer, and  over three hundred species of birds.  Dolphins  are often in the area  and divers can see colorful coral fish, moray eels and whale sharks  along the east coast. 

Bali's  population is now a little over 3 million, the majority of whom are  Hindus.  Religion plays a major part in daily life (see "What makes Bali special?").   Most people live in the coastal regions of the south. The islands  largest town and administrative center is Denpasur. This is also the  location of the international airport.  

As you would expect, tourism is a major economic engine,  Bali has a long and rich heritage of arts and crafts,  such as textiles, furniture , stone work and silver craft and many are  employed throughout the island, exporting around the world.   Rice, tea,  coffee, cocoa, vanilla, soy and many others are grown widely - there are even now vineyards along the northwest coast!     

You can expect  pleasant day temperatures between 20 and 33 degrees Celsius (68 to 93  Fahrenheit) year-round.  From December to March the West Monsoon can  bring heavy showers and high humidity but usually the days are sunny and  rains come overnight.  From June to September, the humidity is low and  it can get cool in the evenings with hardly no along the coasts.    Even  when it rains in most parts of Bali, you can often enjoy sunny days on  the "Bukit" south of Jimbaran Bay.  If you travel to Ubud and the  mountains, be prepared for cloudy skies and showers throughout the  year.  Spectacular sunrises and sunsets are almost guaranteed! 

There is the  combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great  variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate. And  then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain.

As soon as  you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages  you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the  interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side  caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly  through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the  next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you  hear the sound of gamelan music.

Gods and  spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of  years. Gunung Agung – Bali's holy mountain - is internationally  regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincidence. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of  this island, you'll be addicted to Bali for the rest of your life.