The island of Bali is blessed with
the line of beaches surrounding it.
Sanur
On the southeastern side of Bali, Sanur beach is easily
reachable from Denpasar, about a 5 to 10 minute drive.
Sanur is an excellent site to watch the sun rises, as
you jog along the white sandy beach. Being one of the
first resort developed in Bali, Sanur maintains its
traditions. Only a stone thrown away from the beach,
ancient temples stand as solemn as they have been in
centuries past.
Kuta and Legian
Practically on the opposite side of Sanur, the beaches
of Kuta and Legian stretch on the southwestern side
of Bali, again only about 5 to 10 minute drive from
Denpasar or the airport. Surfing is a major activity
in these beaches. Shops, Kecak dance performance, pubs,
and other facilities make Kuta a tourist mecca.
Jimbaran
Jimbaran is directly south of the airport, on the way
from Denpasar towards Nusa Dua. The village of Jimbaran
is the narrow neck of the island of Bali, and thus it
has two remarkably different beaches. On the west, Jimbaran
Beach faces the Jimbaran Bay, recently lined by new
luxurious resorts. On the east, the beach faces the
body of water sheltered by Benoa Harbor.
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is a new luxurious resort area where the world's
most sumptuous hotels gracefully integrate into the
beautiful white beaches. Crystal clear water provides
excellent snorkeling and diving site, and the waves
on the northern and the southern part of Nusa Dua allow
for great surfing opportunity.
Soka Beach
Further northwest from Denpasar, on the way to Gilimanuk,
the ferry port town that connects Bali and Java, there
is a small quiet beach called Soka Beach.
Medewi Beach
Continuing along the path towards Gilimanuk, near the
village of Pulukan, the beach of Medewi is another beautiful
beach.
Lovina Beach
Near the northern tip of the island of Bali lies a stretch
of villages by the Bali Sea. Lovina Beach is the name.
It is well known as an excellent site for sunset watching,
snorkeling, and diving. Night life activities are also
abound, as well as chartered boats to go out into the
sea. If you like what Kuta offers but do not like the
crowd, Lovina Beach is for you. |
