Bukit Peninsula

The Bukit Peninsula (Indonesian: "Semenanjung Bukit") is at the southern end of the island of Bali, Indonesia. It is traditionally considered to be the entire area south of Jimbaran beach. Unlike the bulk of Bali, it features a dry, arid and stony landscape. It is administered under Kuta South District. "Bukit" means 'hill' in Indonesian.
The Indonesian government has encouraged the development of the area — instead of more fertile land — for large upmarket tourist facilities. It is a popular destination for surfers, particularly at Uluwatu. The Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple is on the peninsula.
This area has undergone large scale investment and growth during the early 2000s, partially owing to its proximity to the Ngurah Rai International Airport (the only international one in Bali) and the stunning ocean views from its cliff tops. In 2006 a new golf course (Bali's 4th) started construction. Bukit now hosts international hotels.
History.
The coastal cliffs along the Bukit Peninsula are made of Tertiary-era limestone.
During ancient times, the Bukit Peninsula was considered a dangerous place whose native species such as wild water buffalo and banteng roamed the area and was a place of banishment for criminals and undesirables. It also served as a traditional hunting ground for the rajas of Denpasar and Mengwi.
In 1585, a Portuguese ship was thought to have crashed into a reef off the peninsula, which left about five crewmen to cast ashore on Bali's beaches. The first confirmed European was Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman who arrived on Bali in 1597 with 89 of his survivors who then visited the Bukit Peninsula.
Since the early 2000s, the peninsula has remained a tourist resort complex.