Bali gay friendly

Gay Bali, famed as a surfing paradise with exquisite beaches, ancient cliff-top temples, and mountainous rice paddy fields. Bali has hotels to suit every holiday from trendy beach resorts to romantic mountain top villas or even budget hostels on backpacking party streets.

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The area is filled with luxury beach resorts, chic restaurants and trendy bars. The handful of bars are located next door to each other making the area perfect for bali hopping. As you travel between the bars expect drag shows, international pop, inside smoking, and plenty of Indonesian working men. Most of the action kicks off around 11 pm — 12 am with the majority of the bars closing around 3 am.

Like most holiday destinations, parties take place every night of the week, all bali round. They offer steam and sauna facilities along with private massage treatments. From chic to cheap Bali has it all. But if you are looking for deserted palm-fringed beaches you should check out north Bali with its incredible black sand beaches.

Inland Bali around Ubud is great for panoramic mountain views over the hillside rice paddies. In terms of friendly gay and acceptance of homosexuality, views are friendly mixed across Indonesia. Bali is one of the most accepting parts of Indonesia. Male and female same-sex activity is legal in Bali. Gay marriage and international same-sex marriages are not recognized in Bali or Indonesia.

The best place to get tested in Bali is in a private hospital. Tests are not subsidized and can be relatively expensive. Condom and lube are widely available across Bali with all convenience stores and supermarkets stocking them. Before you travel consider travel insurance that covers HIV treatment and testing, not all travel insurances cover these procedures.

A short guide to the main areas of interest for gay tourists when visiting Bali. Gay of the tourist activities are centralized around south Bali especially Kuta Beach and trendy Seminyak. Kuta — backpacking hub and surfing central. Kuta is the most developed tourist area in Bali.

Seminyak — the center of gay Bali and home to fashionable hotels and restaurants. Denpasar — The administrative hub of Bali. This creative little town has developed an arts and crafts vibe with many vibrant independent galleries and shops opening here. Jatiluwih is located slightly further inland from Ubud.

Lovina — Famed in the northwest of Bali for its beautiful black sand beaches and unique coral reefs. While you might not expect it from a tropical island, Bali can have horrendous traffic jams.