Finn’s Beach Club
Leave your troubles behind as you enter a beachside Garden of Eden, walking past a stunning cliff side swimming pool to descend down the face of Uluwatu’s mythological limestone cliffs. A lost paradise awaits as you touch down on the powdery sands of a secluded lagoon. Don’t be surprised if you hear yourself whisper: ‘Ah, this is the life.’ Accessible exclusively by the resort’s inclinator, mesmerising views of the glistening Indian Ocean are yours for the taking. Finn’s Beach Club at the Semara Luxury Villa Resort sets the scene for an extravagant day of fun in the sun as attentive little touches begin as soon as you touch the sand, with a refreshing welcome drink and chilled face towel. Chic sunbeds and deckchairs pepper golden sands, shaded by umbrellas and appointed with personal beach towels. Laze to your heart’s content as you order refreshing, colourful juices and naughty gourmet nibbles.
Be sure to check out Finn’s ‘Cocktail of the Month’ to enjoy heady creations prepared perfectly by their masterful mixologist. The open-air restaurant entices with a menu of fresh seafood specialties, authentic Italian pastas and crunchy vibrant salads. Wood-fired pizzas set the chefs into action, rolling and tossing handmade dough in a dynamic display kitchen that exudes old-world charm. Work off lunch with a little beach volleyball, sea kayaking, frisbee throwing, kite flying or snorkelling. When the tide pulls low, take the kids to explore exposed rock pools and the interesting collection of tropical life they house. Stay until sunset as the sky is set aflame to the beat of ambient world music.
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BURNING MANDARIN
INGREDIENTS
45 ml Absolut Mandarin vodka
– Fresh chilli – 1 slice
– 30 ml Orange Juice
– 30 ml Cranberry Juice
– 15 ml Lime Juice
– Martini Glass
– Sugar on the rimDIRECTIONS
– Combine all the ingredients and muddle.
– Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with white sugar.
– Shake, stir and pour into the glass.
– Decorate with a slice of floating orange rind.
