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The Rhythms of Morning at Pantai Kelan

If you're a seafood lover and have been to Bali, you have certainly heard of Kedonganan and Jimbaran, Kuta. These two beaches, world famous as culinary tourism destinations focused on first-rate seafood served at an exotic venue with white sand beaches, are packed every afternoon and long into the evening. But a bit further to the north is another beach that is equally interesting, Pantai Kelan. It's just south of Ngurah Rai International Airport and only around 15 minutes from Kuta, but not so well known by tourists'– yet...more

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