Ubud

🏞️ Ubud: the artistic and mystical soul of Bali

📍 Location and natural setting

• Located at east-central Bali, Ubud is surrounded by rice terraces, of tropical forests, and of small traditional villages.
• At about 200 meters above sea level, it enjoys a slightly cooler climate than the coastal areas.
• Far from the beaches, Ubud offers an immersion in the sacred lands from the island of the Gods.

🎨 Arts and cultural center

• Since the 1930s, Ubud has become the home of Balinese and foreign artists : painters, sculptors, writers and dancers settled there.
• There are many museums, the art galleries, and the traditional dance performances every evening in temples and palaces.
• Art is everywhere: in the wooden sculptures, the batiks, the floral offerings, and even in local cuisine.

🧘‍♀️ Spirituality and well-being

• Ubud is also a mecca of yoga, of the meditation, and of the personal development.
• Dozens of retirement centers offer stays focused on healing, breathing, or silence.
• The famous Tirta Empul Temple, nearby, attracts the Balinese for purification rituals in its sacred pools.

🌿 Nature and adventure

• The surroundings of Ubud are full of natural wonders :

• The Monkey Forest (Monkey Forest), a sacred sanctuary populated by macaques.
• The Campuhan Ridge Walk, for a sunrise stroll between jungle and hills.
• The rice fields of Tegallalang, iconic and photogenic.
• Waterfalls, caves and temples hidden in the vegetation.

🛍️ Local life and crafts

• The Ubud Market is a vibrant place where you can find handicrafts, the traditional clothing, the silver jewelry, and the local spices.
• The Warungs (local restaurants) sit alongside vegetarian cafes, organic bakeries and gourmet restaurants.
• The atmosphere is both cosmopolitan and authentic, with a strong presence of travelers in search of meaning.

🚗 Access and atmosphere

• At about 1h30 from Denpasar airport, Ubud is easily accessible by car or taxi.
• The city center is lively, sometimes crowded, but the surrounding area offers a absolute tranquility.
• Despite its popularity, Ubud retains a deep soul, where each stone seems to carry a story.

✨ Why Ubud is so attractive

It is a place where art, spirituality, nature and culture meet in rare harmony. We come here to recharge our batteries, create, contemplate... and often, we stay longer than expected.