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Bali is arguably the most visited Indonesia district and has always been a great tourist attraction. Surfers especially, continue being attracted in droves due to the wide choice of surf spots and beaches plus the widely ranging waves. Therefore, you will find that the majority of tourists who arrive on the island are interested in surfing, swimming, or body boarding.
Some of the precautions I would recommend as you proceed to your Bali holiday include:
Watch Out For Red Flags
When you go out for a swim, check whether there are any flags erected on the beach. If there is no flag in sight, then that means the beach is safe. On rare occasions, you will find a flag with yellow and red markings. That is a good sign that shows the presence of trained lifeguards in the area who will watch out for any dangers and come to the assistance of anyone in trouble. However, if you see a red flag, please do not attempt to swim in the area.
Tsunami Alerts
Almost all Bali villas, hotels, inns, and other accommodation facilities will have information translated in various languages to warn and educate visitors about tsunamis. Though they occur rarely, tsunamis are very dangerous and highly unpredictable. Bali is especially susceptible to tsunamis due to the frequent earthquakes in subduction zones that are very close to the sea shore.
Guard Against Sunburns
Being close to the equator, Bali receives more Ultra-Violet rays from the sun compared to the US and Europe. Therefore, your holiday supplies should include a very generous amount of high SPF (not less than 40 SPF) sunscreen to guard your skin against the harmful effects of UV rays. The UV factor varies very little from one period to another, it will always be high. You may have additional protection by investing in some UV-resistant clothes. For those with extra-sensitive skin or if you do not get high-SPF sunscreen, ensure that you do not spend too much time in the sun.
Bali is a fantastic place to visit any time of the year. However, you should watch out for the vagaries of weather because if you arrive unprepared, you may not enjoy much of the excitements on offer.
Some of the precautions I would recommend as you proceed to your Bali holiday include:
Watch Out For Red Flags
When you go out for a swim, check whether there are any flags erected on the beach. If there is no flag in sight, then that means the beach is safe. On rare occasions, you will find a flag with yellow and red markings. That is a good sign that shows the presence of trained lifeguards in the area who will watch out for any dangers and come to the assistance of anyone in trouble. However, if you see a red flag, please do not attempt to swim in the area.
Tsunami Alerts
Almost all Bali villas, hotels, inns, and other accommodation facilities will have information translated in various languages to warn and educate visitors about tsunamis. Though they occur rarely, tsunamis are very dangerous and highly unpredictable. Bali is especially susceptible to tsunamis due to the frequent earthquakes in subduction zones that are very close to the sea shore.
Guard Against Sunburns
Being close to the equator, Bali receives more Ultra-Violet rays from the sun compared to the US and Europe. Therefore, your holiday supplies should include a very generous amount of high SPF (not less than 40 SPF) sunscreen to guard your skin against the harmful effects of UV rays. The UV factor varies very little from one period to another, it will always be high. You may have additional protection by investing in some UV-resistant clothes. For those with extra-sensitive skin or if you do not get high-SPF sunscreen, ensure that you do not spend too much time in the sun.
Bali is a fantastic place to visit any time of the year. However, you should watch out for the vagaries of weather because if you arrive unprepared, you may not enjoy much of the excitements on offer.
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