Bogazi beach in Bali
Bogazi Beach is located in a hard-to-reach area west of Bali in the area of the village Melidoni of the Mylopotamos district. It is formed at the outlet of two small streams, which have water all year round and drain the waters on either side of the Boubardopyrgos peak. It takes its name from the bogazi, which is a narrow passage, created by a rock of amazing beauty next to the beach.
The area's rocks consist mainly of phyllite quartzites, which create continuous layers and take impressive forms. Small waterfalls end on the beach, and many caves on the coastline, while it is worth swimming around the islet as you will see the characteristic smooth cliffs - geological mirrors. The beach has pebbles, while the bottom is shallow, rocky in places, and with large pebbles. Depending on the time of day, shade is offered by the cliffs.
Permanent residents of the area are the dozens of pigeons that nest in the sea caves, as well as the goats that come to quench their thirst from the streams. The vegetation in the streams consists mainly of oleanders, heathers, and wild olives. If you have a bottle, you can also fill from the streams to wash off the salt.
Access to Bogazi is almost exclusively by sea (mainly by boats from Bali), as there is a very rough and steep dirt road from the road leading to the Bombardopyrgos radio antennas. From the beach starts a short path with steps that leads opposite the impressive bogazi rock.
