9 Beaches to Explore in Bali

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Bali

The only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 83.5% of the population adhering to Balinese Hinduism. Bali is part of the Coral Triangle, the area with the highest biodiversity of marine species especially fish and turtles.

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Beaches to Explore in Bali

Balangan Beach

Balangan Beach is one of the Bukit Peninsula surf spots located just north of New Kuta Beach. With its clear blue waves, white sandy beach, and easy access, Balangan is not as crowded as Kuta or other surfing beaches in Bali. In the north coast, there is a rocky hill with views from the sea to the shore of Kedonganan. the beach is not recommended for novice surfers due to its reef bed. The beach is filled with surfers from around the world between May and October, but its beauty makes it more a

Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, Indonesia. Located south of Ngurah Rai International Airport, the beach has seafood restaurants and luxury hotels, including the five-star Kayumanis Private Estate & Spa, Intercontinental Hotel Bali, AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Four Seasons and Jimbaran Puri Bali and the casual dining restaurant Cuca. Lately, Jimbaran is developing a more affordable accommodation.

Kelingking Beach

White sandy beach with turquoise waters enclosed by a steep cliff. It comes with a great view and a hike through the narrow top of the protruding limestone cliffs.

Legian Beach

Wide sandy beach lined with hotels, bars, and cafes. Known for its sunset views and surfable waves.

Padang Padang Beach

Padang Beach or popularly known as Taplau is a beach located in the city of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This beach is located in a dense urban area in the District of West Padang, and extends from Purus to Batang Arau estuary. The beach is very popular in Bali and is famous among tourists.

Pandawa Beach

This beach was once a secret of Bali due to its location behind a mountainous area that secluded its location to the unknown.

Sanur

Sanur is a coastal stretch of beach east of Denpasar in southeast Bali, which has grown into a little town in its own right. A 5.1 km area of Sanur's coastline, from Matahari Terbit Beach to Mertasari Beach, was reclaimed in 2008. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Bali.

Seminyak

Seminyak is a mixed tourist residential area on the west coast of Bali in Indonesia, just north of Kuta and Legian. This area is very popular with resident expatriates and land and accommodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali. Plenty of luxury spas and hotels abound. Owing to its high density of high-end shopping, combined with the clustering of many fine eating establishments, it has rapidly become one of the most well-known tourist areas on the island.

Tanah Lot Temple

The temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. The temple is a popular tourist attraction and cultural icon for photography.

Map of Beaches to explore in Bali