Seminyak is a mixed
tourist
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residential area on the west coast of
Bali
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in
Indonesia
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, just north of
Kuta and
Legian.
Originally a separate township, this is now another suburb of Kuta. This area is very popular with resident expatriates; land and accommodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali. Plenty of luxury spas and hotels abound. Owing to its high density of high-end shopping, combined with the clustering of many fine eating establishments, it has rapidly become one of the most well-known tourist areas on the island.
In addition to a few commercial strips with popular and lively restaurants, bars, villas, and good crafts/furniture shops there is at least one hotel.
Jalan Raya Seminyak (more often referred to as Jalan Legian), runs parallel with the beach, bisecting the district and acts as its main road artery.
See also
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Jalan Legian
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List of beaches in Indonesia
References
External links
A Bali Beach Worth a Stay - NY Times Article on Seminyak - Feb 22, 2004*
Populated places in Bali
Shopping districts and streets in Indonesia
Badung Regency
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