Pemuteran, Bali

Pemuteran the a new resort area in North Bali. It has some of the best white-sand beaches on the north coast. The sea off Pemuteran is also blessed with beautiful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish in every hue and color.

There is a number of dive and snorkeling spots off Pemuteran. There is also a turtle sanctuary here. Pemuteran is a convenient place to lodge if you are going to Menjangan Island.

A Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish photographed off Pemuteran


A short distance to the west of Pemuteran village is a cove called Banyuwedang. Its name means "hot springs", because there are a number of springs located along the shore, believed to have curative powers. These springs are often submerged during high tide. The Mimpi Resort Menjangan is a spa resort that has been built at one of these springs.

About 5 km to the east of Pemuteran is a coastal village called Pura Pulaki. It sits on a ridge where it slopes steeply down into the sea. The temple is yet another associated with the Majapahit priest Dang Hyang Nirartha, who was said to have turned the locals here into gamang or demons.

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