Bali Attractions Guide by Areas

There's as much to do away from the beach as there is to do on it. Bali's tropical landscape is a gem with lush greenery to explore everywhere, except at the tops of the volcanoes of course.

Animal lovers will be particularly pleased with the choice of activities available.

Kuta Beach Attractions

Kuta, located in southern Bali, was a sleepy fishing village half a century ago, but it has slowly expanded since the 1960s after its long sandy beach was discovered by travellers from Asia and wandering surfers from nearby Australia. Nowadays Kuta is quite busy and packed with varied accommodation from four-star hotels to budget hostels. Cheap bars and clubs make it a party centre, while local and international restaurants offer great dining. (Read More)

Legian Beach Attractions

Located between the famous surfing Mecca, Kuta, and middle-upper class hangouts, Seminyak, Legian is a recreational place where one can shop, swim or go to a spa. Legian Beach is one of the famous beaches in Bali along with Double Six Beach which is actually just the northern part of Legian Beach. Since it has fewer crowds and lower tides Legian is just the perfect place to get lazy. (Read More)

Nusa Dua Attractions

Apart from the high-class facilities presented by the resorts, Nusa Dua doesn’t have many things to offer as an attraction. However, there one place where you can escape from the resort’s fancy highlife without the hassle of going out of the complex. (Read More)

Sanur Beach Attractions

Sanur is just the right place to walk. Its small yet neat area definitely makes the meandering tireless and exciting. Several museums and galleries such as the Le Mayeur Museum, Seiki Torige’s Open Space Gallery, Griya Santrian Gallery and Darga Gallery, not to mention the ancient Blanjong temple, Sekenan Temple of Serangan Island, Padang Galak Memorial Monument, and other historical sites line its streets. (Read More)

Ubud Attractions

Ubud is known worldwide as a centre for Balinese culture, arts and crafts, and harbours a number of palaces, ancient temples, museums and art galleries. Antonio Blanco, Auke Sonnega, Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, L.C Dake, Donald Friend, Louise Koke, Frida Holleman, Flip Hamers, Han Snel, and Maria and Willem Hofker are just some of the artisans who have visited, lived and worked in Bali, creating eclectic masterpieces that you can observe in local museums and art galleries. (Read More)

Seminyak Beach Attractions

Seminyak has become the second most preferred place for art lovers, after Ubud, and is home to a number of unique galleries that are worth a daytime visit. (Read More)

Jimbaran Beach Attractions

Jimbaran and The Bukit Peninsula were once very quiet areas with a small population and were considered to be underdeveloped and left out. However, since rumours about their beautiful beaches and nature-carved cliffs spread among surfers and hippies, Jimbaran and The Bukit became very popular among tourists looking for a private break, away from the city rush.(Read More)

Candidasa Attractions

This small fishing village is nestled between the Lombok Strait to the east and the mountains to the west. It used to be the most popular destination with day-trippers in East Bali for its amazing white sandy beaches. But, since a while, tourists have decided to head up northwest to Amed for its tropical beachside life. Nevertheless, Candidasa still has some interesting things to offer. (Read More)