Where to relax in Bali? The best beaches and resorts

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Find out which resorts in Bali are the best to relax! We talk about prices, beaches, infrastructure, waves, attractions and choose the best places for a beach holiday.


Bali is a unique island in Indonesia with a special national flavor and natural charm. To choose the best resort in Bali, you need to decide on your vacation plans.

How can you relax in Bali? Here you can surf, dive, snorkel, visit temples and reserves, study local life and customs, do yoga and soak up the spa. Some tourists do not stay in one place - the island is small in size, and you can easily go around it in a short time. In this review, we'll highlight the best Bali beach resorts and surf spots.

The best resorts for a holiday in Bali

Kuta

Not so long ago, Kuta was a favorite habitat for hippies, now it is the most famous and lively resort in Bali. It is conveniently located (close to the airport), with good infrastructure and good sandy beaches. There is a water park in Kuta, and 20 km from the resort is the famous Tanah Lot temple, majestically towering over the ocean.

Relaxing on the beach in Kuta is perfect for young people who lead an active lifestyle and come to Bali for the sake of surfing. The spots are suitable for beginners - the waves are medium in size, there are no dangerous reefs and rocks. During the day it is very crowded on the beaches, merchants constantly stick to holidaymakers, imposing their goods and services, at night life is in full swing in bars and clubs. Rest in Kuta →

Legian is located 2 km from Kuta. It's a little quieter there, this is a good place for young and cheerful people who prefer to relax on the beach during the day and go to noisy Kuta at night. Seminyak resort is located behind Legian. These three resorts literally adjoin each other, forming a single resort area. And if Kuta and Legian offer housing at affordable prices, then Seminyak is focused on the golden youth. There are expensive hotels and restaurants, and the rest is supposed to be lazy and serene, as it should be for VIP tourists.

Jimbaran

A small village where the local population earns mainly from fishing. One part of Jimbaran Beach is occupied by fishing tackle and boats. The other is coastal restaurants where you can taste fresh seafood (they are considered the best in Bali), and expensive 5 * hotels. The resort has good places for diving and snorkeling, but only wealthy people can afford a vacation here - prices are high. You can calmly swim in the southern part of the beach, protected by a cape.

Nusa Dua

Once there were mangroves, now it is one of the best places to relax on the island of Bali. Nusa Dua has all the facilities for a relaxing holiday: luxury hotels, golf courses, tennis courts and bike paths. Holidays in Nusa Dua →

Nusa Dua is the only resort in Bali where the beaches are closed from the locals, but its isolation does not allow you to get acquainted with the unique culture of the island. There are no attractions in Nusa Dua - in fact, this is a street along which hotels, cafes and stands with excursions are located. If you arrived on a tour and only want a beach holiday, then the resort will suit you. If you want to get acquainted with the culture of the island, it is better to choose another resort in Bali, for example, Ubud.

Accommodation and food prices in Nusa Dua are significantly higher than elsewhere on the island.

Tanjung Benoa

This emerging, quiet fishing village is located next to Nusa Dua. It differs from its fashionable neighbor by the presence of 3-4 * hotels and loyal prices for rest. There are beautiful beaches and an international population. Different world religions coexist in Tanjung Benoa, which is confirmed by temples and mosques located next to each other.

During the day, vacationers go water skiing, surfing, snorkeling and parachuting, in the evening they dine in one of the restaurants. Loyal pricing attracts honeymooners and couples looking for privacy.

Sanur

This is the oldest resort on the island, and the developed infrastructure makes it one of the best places to relax in Bali: there are hotels of different price categories, cafes and shops, many well-groomed tropical gardens. Holidays are cheaper than in the decent resort of Nusa Dua, but more expensive than in noisy Kuta. Most often, families with children rest here, as the coast is gentle, and active people - calm water is conducive to snorkeling and diving. And the disadvantages - at low tide, the water goes very far.

Sanur has ancient temples, a museum for the artist Adrien de Merpres, and a large entertainment center with water slides and attractions. From Sanur, it is convenient to get to the volcanoes and hot springs of Bali, and an island with giant turtles is located not far from the resort.

Ubud

Ubud is the cultural capital of the island and the best place for those eager to get to know the customs and traditions of Bali. The city is located among tropical forests in the mountainous part of Bali. There are no beaches, nightclubs or bars, but there are many temples, souvenir shops and restaurants. Accommodation prices are available to any tourist.

There are many museums, craft workshops and art galleries in the city, where international exhibitions are periodically held. Performances with Balinese dances and music concerts are regularly seen.

You can buy handmade souvenirs in the shops. This city is remote from the coast, but is excellent for walking and cycling. The surrounding landscapes are picturesque - rice terraces, green hills, tropical forests and rivers. There is the famous Monkey Forest.

Bali's best beaches for swimming

Feature of Bali are constant waves... They are found in most places, making bathing difficult. The exception is the relatively calm beaches of Nusa Dua and Sanur, but they also have their drawbacks - the ebb and flow, because of which vacationers have to adhere to the schedule. When the ocean leaves, algae and other debris remain on the sand, and the water level becomes knee-deep. When choosing a place where you will relax in Bali, pay attention to the beach and read reviews of tourists.

  • In Sanur the beaches are wide and long, with shallow waters off the coast. To swim for an adult, you need to walk several tens of meters away, but for children it is great to swim.
  • Beach Tanjung Benoa spacious and clean, with fine white sand, but the same problem with low tides as in Nusa Dua.
  • The magnificent sandy beach in Bali can be found in Jimbaran... It is located in a small cove, shallow by the coast, the water is clean and calm enough, which makes it safe for children to swim.
  • Good for swimming on Bali beach Padang-Padang... The water here is crystal clear, there are almost no strong waves near the coast. Surfers always go farther away to ride, so there is no need to be afraid of sudden board hits.
  • Quite an unusual beach Pandava - perfectly clean with white sand and calm waters. On the outskirts of it there are several caves where you can take pictures, and along the beach there are cafes, right there you can rent a kayak or lie on a sun lounger.
  • Glamorous beach Dreamland - one of the few bounty beaches in Bali. It is very popular with tourists, but the waves are high here, and not everyone can swim.

Best surfing beaches in Bali

The vast majority of Bali's surf spots are located in the south of the island within a radius of several kilometers from Kuta. In the dry season, there is always the right wave here, so safe swimming is possible only in the evening, when the waves subside and most of the athletes migrate to drinking establishments. Bali's beaches such as Legian and Seminyak have fewer surfers, but strong waves do little to swim.The waves are even higher in Canggu and Uluwatu. These beaches are popular with experienced surfers.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that each resort and beach of the island is beautiful in its own way, and only after visiting all its corners, you can determine for yourself where is the best place to relax in Bali.

Bali resorts and beaches on the map

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