Bali Beaches and Area Guide
Everything you need to know about Bali Beaches
Bali beaches.... from palm fringed white sand on the east coast to the wilder black sand beaches on the west coast, with sleepy undisturbed coves in-between.
Once the haunt of surfers, Bali's beaches now welcome visitors in search of paradise with superb hotels and excellent facilities. Check our beach guide.
Bali's most popular beach and number one party zone! The original surfers destination has expanded - absorbing neighbouring Legian, Tuban and Seminyak. Good surf, great nightlife,and a beach life that's unrivaled. If you want to be within walking distance of the party - this is place. Read more...
Close to the Kuta action but far enough for some down time, Legian is less hectic than downtown Kuta but still has a funky nightlife zone. Over the last few years, accommodation has expanded around Legian with many simple family-owned guest houses upgraded; complemented by boutique style hotels and first class hotels. Kuta is literally a five minute taxi ride away. Read more...
Sophisticated restaurants, fine dining, local designer shops and a cosmopolitan atmosphere - Seminyak is casual and cool with small stylish hotels and villas. Away from the Kuta crowds. Further north Tanah Lot's is famous for flaming sunsets and surfing. The beach is very dangerous as its waters are as wild as its sunsets are dramatic. Read more...
Quiet and tranquil, Jimbaran is home to the latest luxury five star hotels like Four Season's Resort, The Intercontinental and the Ritz Carlton. A picturesque seafront and local seafood restaurants draw locals and visitors. Read more...
Ubud is Bali's cultural heart. Located in the cool mountains, just one hour's drive north of the airport and the resorts of southern Bali, this traditional country town is the home of the Balinese Royal family and a flourishing arts centre. Read more...
International world-class luxury hotels elegantly line beautiful white sands in Bali's most prestigious resort area. Read more...
Sanur was Bali's first beach resort but still retains its Balinese character and old style village ambiance. It's also the place for some of Bali's chic fashion shops, hot hotels and well-known restaurants. A good location to explore the rest of Bali. Read more...
Tanjung Benoa, or the Benoa peninsula just north of Nusa Dua has become much busier over the years and has a wide range of accommodation including prestigious resorts like The Conrad. Read more...
Located 85 km north-east of the airport, Candidasa is a relaxing beach area close to cultural treasures like Pura Besakih ("Bali's Mother Temple"). While the beach is not one of Bali's best, the tranquility of Candidasa has attracted a number of exclusive hotels like the Amankila and the Chedi. Read more...
Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Dreamland & Bingin Beaches
The beaches of Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Dreamland and Bingin in southern Bali were once exclusively the haunt of surfers and could only be reached by traveling over rough dirt tracks. Today, many developments have brought roads, comfortable steps and access paths, enabling everyone to enjoy the beauty of these stunning beaches. Catch some terrific world-class rides when the surf's up.
Lombok is the most popular destination in Nusa Tenaggara – a province in South Central Indonesia. Visitors head here for both underwater and on-land exploration. Situated east of Bali, it can be accessed by plane or boat. The island consists of virginal sandy beaches and a hilly terrain, fringed by mesmerizing azure shores, making it a favourite destination for trekking, surfing and beach lounging. Read more...