Bali Beaches
Kuta Beach
Like honey attracting bees, Kuta Beach is irresistible to surfers and sun-worshippers of all ages and nationalities. Though Kuta’s fantastic surfs are always given the spotlight, it should be pointed out that the clean sandy beach extending from Canggu to the airport in Tuban is another attraction.
Legian Beach
Aptly called the United Nations of beaches, sunset Legian sees all kinds of people from all parts of world indulging in both passive and active pursuits such as reading, meditating, beach volleyball, foot massage and sun-bathing. When the sun goes down, the action goes up - the beach bars get filled up, the football field is at it busiest, and the locals wade into the waves, fully clothed.
Canggu
Laid between Petitenget beach and Tanah Lot beach, the fishermen’s beach, Canggu, is now developed to be one of the most attractive surfing beach in Bali. The ocean waves is really ideal challenges to all surfers. The Canggu village itself provides many private villas for special accommodation.
Tuban Beach
Located between Kuta and the airport, excellent for those seeking sedentary activities like sun-bathing or reading, Tuban Beach is a tranquil spot. Hotel life-guards make the sea a safe place to swim.
Nusa Dua
Ensconced in a lagoon, Nusa Dua is dotted with many five-star hotels, some of which have private beaches. This area is a swimmer’s haven as the waters are tranquil and clean.
Tanjung Benoa
A promontory stretching from Nusa Dua into the sea, Tanjung Benoa boasts of a beautiful beach. Water sports of all kinds can be enjoyed here. Accommodation is available in several four-star hotels, and there are seafood restaurant as well.
Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Bingin and Dreamland
These places used to be the exclusive playgrounds of surfers as access was along rough dirt tracks. Also, the hike down to some of the beaches deterred many people. But this is no longer true, as tarred roads have been built, along with access paths down to the most popular beaches.
Jimbaran
Jimbaran is a sleepy cove where fleets of fishing boats color the scene. Now, it has become a popular resorts. Local families and tourists are drawn by its beauty, and to enjoy the food of the superb seafood restaurants along the beach. Jimbaran’s gray sand and calm waters attract many people. It is a very popular spot for wind surfing and small sailing crafts, which are available for rent.
Sanur Beach
In the 1930’s, Sanur was the Beverly Hills of Bali, with many rich and famous people having heir residences here. Today it is a center for windsurfing, parasailing and other water sports. Sanur Beach is much sought after by families as it is in a calm, quiet lagoon area.
Nusa Lembongan
Recently the Nusa Lembongan island is one of the most popular destinations for day trip from Bali. The pristine sandy beaches with calm bays are abundant with colourful sea life. For this reason, Diving or snorkeling activities are very popular.
Amed and Tulamben
These two beach villages are now always offered to all divers. The underwater world is magnificent and centered on a World War’s American shipwreck. Real divers will miss Bali if they do not dive here.
Padang Bai
The harbor for boats to Lombok, Padang Bai is a quaint, laid-back fishing village with a few inexpensive losmens for accommodation. A short walk over the rugged headland to the north will lead you to intimate white sand beach.
Candi Dasa
This is the gateway to eastern Bali and is developing as a popular tourist destination. The beach had once been washed away due to coral picking but this has now stopped, and the coral is now returning.
Pulau Menjangan
This small island is situated in north-west of Bali. But the underwater world is the best in Bali. Therefore the diving off Pulau Menjangan, part of West Bali National Park, is generally regarded as the best in Bali. Boats are available to take divers over to the inhabited island.
The West Coast
This stretch of Bali is still virgin and beautiful but wild. Surfing could be done in some parts but it is not recommended for beginners as the roaring sea is filled with treacherous rips. The beach around the famous Tanah Lot is trully fantastic for horse-riding, watching dramatic sunsets but unsafe for.
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