- Bali or the Philippines - which beaches are the best?
- Diving and other sports
- Attractions and entertainment
Southeast Asia is a very attractive region for a certain category of tourists. People with heart and cardiovascular problems, parents with children should not go so far. The road is open for everyone else, have time to choose - Bali or the Philippines.
These two regions are united not only by their location on a geographical map, a certain similarity can be seen in climatic conditions, beach vacations, and leisure options. But there are also enough differences, let's try to evaluate what are the advantages of resting on the largest island in Indonesia and in the Philippines, which, as you know, are located on 7,500 large and small islands.
Bali or the Philippines - which beaches are the best?
The ideal idea of Bali as an island of paradise beaches can change dramatically upon closer acquaintance with it. There are nooks of paradise, but they still need to be found, on most of the beaches of this island there are certain difficulties, for example, strong underwater currents, ebb and flow, which affect the bathing process. There are strong winds in some regions of the island, so such places are suitable for surfing or windsurfing, but not for sunbathing.
The best Balinese beach is Sanur, it is covered with coarse golden sand, waves are very rare guests here. The second most popular among tourists is the Nusa Dua beach, young people hang out in Kuta trying to master a surfboard, in Jimbaran there are tourists, lovers of walks along the coast.
Beach holidays in the Philippines are not yet available for many Russians due to high prices and a long flight. But those who have reached the "end of the earth" have the feeling that they are in paradise. You can choose one of the more than 7000 islands for relaxation, each of them has its own paradise beach, sometimes running along the entire coast. A feature of the local coastal areas is the presence of fine white sand, convenient for sunbathing.
Diving and other sports
The two most popular sports in Bali are surfing and diving. Stunning deep-sea landscapes await underwater lovers. You can see outlandish landscapes, strange inhabitants of the sea, wrecks in the form of artifacts of the Second World War. There are places for initial diving, experienced divers gather in the Pemuteran area, their goal is to explore the grandiose coral reef, the main feature - it consists of soft corals.
The Philippines is in no way inferior to the island of Bali in terms of sports entertainment, and here the most popular types are diving and surfing. Deep-sea landscapes and landscapes are considered the best on the planet, and the abundance of corals, sponges, fish and other living creatures of the sea is amazing even for experienced divers. Manila, the capital of the country, has the most developed diving infrastructure, other interesting diving sites are located near the islands of Mindoro and Palawan. There is a gathering place for surfers in the Philippines - this is Puraran Beach, which is located on Catanduanes Island. This is where water sports fans find the optimal waves, and several famous Hollywood films were filmed in these places.
Attractions and entertainment
The main entertainment of the island of Bali, in addition to the beach and sports, is associated with the local ancient religions. Of interest are the temple complexes, striking in idea and embodiment, amazing designs and interior decor. A fascinating sight is ritual and ceremonial dances that can be performed by more than 100 people at the same time.
Holidays in the Philippines is an acquaintance with cities, monuments and sights. Most of them are concentrated in Manila, a conglomerate of 18 cities. Of the objects of interest to a foreign visitor, one can note Fort Santiago, erected in the 16th century, Manila Cathedral, some tourists prefer walks in the Rojas Boulevard area, where there are entertainment (specific) establishments for adults.
A comparative analysis showed that in the tourism sector, the policy of Indonesia and the Philippines is the same - to do everything so that foreign guests are satisfied with their vacation and return in a year. If we consider the components of recreation in more detail, then you can notice many significant differences.
Therefore, the island of Bali is chosen by tourists who:
- do not consider a beach stay to be the main one;
- they love the process of catching waves and testing themselves for strength;
- ready to go to the kingdom of local Neptune;
- love to watch ceremonies, ritual dances and amazing temple complexes.
The Philippines is chosen by travelers who:
- know about the white paradise beaches;
- love to fly over the wave and sink to the seabed;
- love boat trips and exotic nature;
- would like adult entertainment.
