Jimbaran, a fishing town on a calm bay near the airport

Jimbaran is a fishing town on a calm 3 km bay, where beachfront barbecues grill the day's catch at sunset and the airport is 15 minutes away.

2 places in the guide · covers Jimbaran Bay and the hills above it · checked 22 September 2026

Jimbaran runs from its bay to the edge of Dreamland, between Kuta and the resorts of Uluwatu. Kedonganan fish market is 1.4 km from the beach, and Four Seasons, AYANA and Raffles are all on the bay.

The beach is about 3 km of soft white sand and calm water, used for paddleboarding and surf lessons. On the way south to Uluwatu, the Udayana junction is the main bottleneck.

Recovery in Jimbaran

  • The Bali Physio

    Jimbaran · physiotherapy and sports massage

    Licensed physiotherapists for sports injuries and rehab after surgery at the Bukit clinic of The Bali Physio, in Uluwatu Square on Jl. Raya Uluwatu.

    • Licensed physiotherapists
    • Sports massage
    • Movement assessment
Recovery in Uluwatu

Dinner in Jimbaran

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Questions

Can you learn to surf in Jimbaran?

Yes. Surf schools teach in the calm bay, and it's where beginners learn rather than on Uluwatu's reef breaks.

How far is Jimbaran from the airport?

Fifteen minutes when traffic allows. It's the part of the Bukit closest to the airport.

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