The beaches of Bali beckon with heavenly grandeur. The moment you set foot on Bali the sea breeze will gently caress you and softly whisper these Persian words of the famous poet and musician Amir Khusrau in your ears:
“Agar Firdaus bar roo-e Zameen ast,
Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.”
which translated into English means:
“If there is a paradise on earth,
It is this, it is this, it is this”
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Beaches of Bali – An Invitation To Paradise
Bali is considered by many as one of the world’s best islands and a dream destination for honeymooners and families alike. Bali is a heady concoction of natural beauty, culture, and spirituality, all blending harmoniously together. The one striking aspect of Bali is the seamless harmony of the people, environment, and spirituality or God. This harmony permeates each and every aspect of life on the island and makes for a unique and at the same time satisfying holiday experience.
Bali is known for its iconic beaches, lush green paddy fields, volcanic mountains and some of the best and surreal resorts of the world. Bali is also known as the ‘Island of the Gods’, owing to its rich culture and the wave of spirituality that permeates it. Here we focus only on some of the best beaches of Bali which offer miles and miles of spotless sands and gamboling waves as well as a throbbing beach life with resorts and water sports. There are many customized itineraries available to explore the attractions of Bali.
Beaches of Bali – Kuta Beach
Kuta beach may be described as the nerve centre of Bali with a throbbing party life. In addition to its pristine white beaches, the sea at Kuta and its consistent waves make it a veritable surfers paradise. If you have always wanted to surf but did not know how then head to Kuta Beach for your first surfing lessons. Kuta Beach is dotted with resorts and is a hub for international tourists who congregate here in thousands. If you are looking for some really vibrant nightlife you can head to Kuta beach to have a rocking time.
Kuta Beach is 11 kilometres away from Denpasar and is accessible easily by public transport.
Beaches of Bali – Nusa Dua Beach
The Nusa Dua beach has been developed into a luxurious enclave with exclusive and luxurious resorts, recreational facilities, fine dining restaurants and even a golf course for golf aficionados. The enclave has been developed by the Bali Tourism Development Board. The Nusa Dua beach has huge stretches of golden sands which are serenaded by palm trees and other lush vegetation. The clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean lend the beach a mystical aura. The clear waters also make it a great place for snorkelling.
Whether you want to send your adrenaline racing with some diving or you just want to sit on the soft sand with your legs in the clear blue waters and watch the setting sun, Nusa Dua beach is the place for you.
Nusa Dua is about 19 kilometres away from Denpasar and is easily accessible by public transport.
Beaches of Bali – Sanur Beach
As you saunter leisurely on the white sands of this beach, it is likely that you will recollect an old story. The story of a little boy who threw starfishes that had been washed onto the beach, back into the sea.
The crystal clear waters at the Sanur beach will ensure that you encounter some form of sea life or the other. You can also indulge in your childhood passion for collecting seashells on the sands of Sanur beach. In addition, the water here is mild and gentle and one can just jump into the water and have fun like a dolphin dancing in the waves.
Sanur Beach is about 16 kilometres away from Denpasar and is easily accessible by public transport.
Beaches of Bali – Pantai Kecil Beach
This is a secluded beach and a relatively unknown gem. It is also known as Pantai Bias Tugel. Pantai Kecil literally means, ‘Little Beach”. The beach is hidden and accessible after a trek of about 500 meters across a rocky path.
You are sure to let off a sigh of awe at the end of the trek when you cast your eyes on a vast stretch of golden sand with the blue water gently caressing the beach and coconut palms swaying in the sea breeze. It is the kind of a beach which will unleash the child in you and you will run yelling in gay abandon to jump into the water and frolic with the waves. But a word of caution here as the sea tends to be a bit rough and not the best of places for a leisurely swim, especially if you are not an expert. This beach is where you can commune to your heart’s content with the sun, sand and the sea in solitude.
The treasures of Bali seem never to end, every time you return you are sure to discover one or the other hitherto undiscovered gem. Indonesia is a country where you can spend a lifetime admiring the beauty of nature and imbibing the spiritual atmosphere that envelops the island nation.
The best way to experience luxurious and rejuvenating Bali is to stay at one of the numerous resorts that adorn this beautiful island. One of the places where you can enjoy picturesque views from Balinese style villas is Karma Kandara.
If you are inspired and want to discover true bliss in Bali, one starting point to start planning your trip to Indonesia is traveloka.com, a valuable resource to help you book your flights and hotel.
Also check out our post about 5 Reasons Why Indonesia is a Dream Come True which talks about the Seductive Beaches, Borobudur, Komodo National Park, Dances of Indonesia and Food of Indonesia. There are numerous things one can do in Bali.
Reaching Bali
- Bali is an exotic island, one of the most visited tourist spots of Indonesia
- The nearest airport to get to Bali is the Ngurah Rai International Airport
The beauty of Bali needs to be felt and experienced in person. If you too are thinking of heading to Bali to experience its paradisal ethos, you can book your Bali flight here through TripAdvisor or Agoda or CheapAir or Cleartrip or Makemytrip or Priceline and save on flight bookings to reach Bali.
Where To Stay In Bali
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Great information about the beaches in Bali.. Thanks !
Haven’t been to Bali yet, sigh. It’s on my list. So your summary here is amazingly helpful for a start! Dancing like a dolphin in the wave.. would swap immediately for my office chair here 🙂
Great info! All the beaches sound great! Haven’t been to Bali yet, but will definitely bookmark this for later!
EAch of these beaches look so unique and tell their own story. I wish I could go to Bali someday.
Nice article. Can’t wait to visit these picturesque beauties. Have been wanting to go there from a long time.
I’ve wanted to go to Bali ever since I first heard of it in the movies. It always seems like the perfect vacation spot! As autumn officially sets in here in Eastern Europe I’ll be dreaming of these beaches. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome round-up of Bali beaches. I’ll be sure to use this if/when I get a chance to visit.
Sanur beach looks and sounds great! We have been researching Indonesia and are working on a trip there with our two kids. Bali is gorgeous and we cannot wait!
After watching Eat,Pray, Love I knew I would defo want to go to Bali. Finding out fairly recently that South Africans do not visas is a bonus. I have only heard of Kuta Beach not the others. Thanks for a great guide.
Was not a fan of Kuta Beach on Bali; however, Kuta Beach on Lombok was really great.
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I love quiet and isolated beaches so I think Pantai Kecil Beach would be the perfect choice for me. I don’t like crowded beaches. I love to just sit on the sand, read a book and listen to the ocean, in perfect peacefulness.
I think my favourite would be Nusa Dua due to the cute chairs! But I feel like I’d be happy on any beach in bali!
Great information about some of the beaches in Bali. Whenever I go to Bali I tend to go to the other side of the island. I’ll have to brave all the tourists and check out some of these beaches.
Wow! I love your pictures! These beaches are so unique, I can’t wait to go to Bali!
Can’t wait to go to Bali, it just looks magical! And “little beach” sound just perfect for me! Thanks for sharing, bookmarking this so I can have a second read before going 🙂
Love this round up! I’m in Bali at the moment, going to check out Sanur beach this afternoon 🙂
I spent some time in Kuta and really enjoyed it. Some people think Kuta is a bit too touristy, but I feel that if you start your day early you can really have a good time without it being too chaotic.
Great sum up about some of Bali’s great beaches. I haven’t been to Pantai Kecil yet and I am heading back to Bali for a short four day stay in January. Can you tell me where is Pantai Kecil please?
These photos look amazing! I will pin this for when I go to Bali next year! Great post!
Bali is a place high on our list. I love a beach destination, but I love when the people and the island live such a harmonious existence. It reminds me of Hawaii that way. Nusa Dua would be my number one choice, but Sanur sounds idyllic for our family. And we always love checking out the local “gems”, they usually turn out to be the best ones!
I love Bali but I haven’t spent a lot of time on its beaches. I loved exploring the volcanoes, paddy fields and small villages but I did watch a few sunsets on Kuta Beach which were stunning. Great to know about some alternatives too!
Hi Vyjay,
Cool beaches! Add in a few of the most gorgeous I’ve seen: Ganung Payung, Pantai Pandawa, Padang Padang, and Jimbaran. You really can’t go wrong on the Island of the Gods as the beaches are beautiful, peaceful, serene and if it’s not low season, the water is tame in many spots, save some of the rough beaches on the Bukit. Thanks for sharing!
Ryan
This is the stuff dreams are made of! I cannot imagine any place being more beautiful! This is my husband’s #1 bucket list destination.
Bali looks like a dream! I’ve always wanted to go there. Seems like a tropical paradise.
I can’t wait to get to Bali! Great guide of where to go once we get there!!
I visited Bali after the Sari bombings back in 2002 so it was a different place then, I do, however, hope to return next year and see a different side to this bustling island. I will be sure to check out some of these beaches!
I have always wanted to visit Bali. Looks like the perfect place to kickback and forget the 9-5! Just a little piece of paradise seems just right.
Bali Indonesia looks amazing! I have an Indonesian friend online an dhe has kept on pestering me to visit Bali. I know understand why. The beaches are amazing and looks better than Boracay! <3
Bali has been one of my favorite places. We literally felt so relaxed and as if we lived the life. Have you been to the GIli islands? I wanted to try those too.
Wow, seems like everyone is going to Bali. Can’t wait to see these places in person someday!
Great post, would love to visit Bali one day, these beaches look wonderful!!
Bali is now on my list! Thanks for making me aware of these beautiful beaches. Just stunning. Sharleen ♡
Oh, those beaches, that water, those sunsets, it all looks wonderful. Sign me up!
In Bali there are so many beaches 🙂 To select only 4 I think was hard job? Have you been in any beaches in North side? Didn’t like any? 🙂
You have captured so many of Bali’s beaches so beautifully. Will definitely use your post as a marker for future travels to Bali. Do tell me the best time to visit here..
Love this blog and the loving the beachy photos. Balis beaches look so beautiful 🙂
I’m not generally a beach person, which is kind of ironic growing up in the coastal city of Cochin in India. I prefer more mountains since the mountain bug caught me. But Bali has been playing on my mind for a while now and looks like an ideal spot for a lovely honeymoon and easy on the pocket. Thanks for the lovely tips.
I’ve visited Indonesia a few times but still not been to Bali. I know it’s is a popular place and after seeing the pictures I know why!
I’ve only been to Kuta Beach – its a great place to watch sunset & people-watch. I prefer the islands on Bali, have you been to Nusa Lembongan? That place is true paradise. Nusa Dua does look & sound beautiful too, I’ll make sure to visit on my next trip, thanks for the tip.
Indonesia has, without doubt, some of the best beaches in the world and although it’s pretty impossible to whittle it down to just four, you have certainly picked out at least some of the highlights. You did a great job capturing with your photos although I would like to add Pink Beach on Lombok to the list. Absolutely stunning!
The ones I’d chose are Pantai Kecil and Sanur! I don’t like extremely luxurious beaches and hot spots for surfers are another things that annoy me, so reaching a beach after a little trek sounds fine to me. And I like o see boats waiting in the sand to sail into the sea, that’s why I’d gladly go to Sanur too!
So timely. I was just looking at Bali beaches trying to figure out where we would want to go. I knew about Kuta but not much about any other place. Thank you for putting all information together.
This the reason I gifted my daughter and her husband a week in Bali! It will be paradise for them!
Ahh Bali!! Definitely in our list to visit soon. Beautiful!
We’ve not been to Bali but its on the list. Pantai Kecil Beach looks stunning, I’ve added it to my bucket list! All of the beachs sound nice though. Great list!
They do up their beaches so well and it is such a wonderful travel destination.
All the 4 looks awesome, hard to choose one above the other.
I wish our Indian beaches too would good.
Bali! What a time that was. I had so much fun and some of the best memories I have made came at Pantai Kecil. I personally though Kuta Beach was overrated. I am looking forward to getting back soon. However, Im inclined to spend much more time in Lombok on the next opportunity!
I love Bali! We were only there for a short period of time, so could only do Seminyak and Kuta. I would’ve preferred to skip Kuta completely as it was too commercialised, but definitely right for those wanting to party hard. I loved Seminyak…though the beach was rocky/pebbley rather than sandy…as it was not crowded and yet, the nightlife was within arms reach with Ku De Ta right there. I suppose the best part about Bali is that it has a beach to suit virtually every travel style! Thanks for reviving some lovely memories.
When I first read Bali, I knew there’s such a good variety of beaches on this post. And there you are! Bali is indeed a good destination for every beach lover next to the Philippines.
I’ve only been to Kuta and can’t say Bali was one of my favorite places. Not bad, just not one of my favorites. For example, I enjoyed Koh Chang more. “Hammer of the Gods” is a Danzig song!
Bali has been on my bucket list for so long now and I really can’t wait to go. Your photos are clearly making it not easy to wait with the booking of the trip! 🙂 Very beautiful!
What a great collection of beaches! They look a bit dfferent from the ones I am used to in India. Especially Sanur looks do delightfully blue! WHen I finally make it to Bali I think your lists will be very useful.
Your post wanting me to go to the nearest beach we have here at home! I am not sure though but I am feeling like it is summer. hahaha Anyhow, Bali indonesia sure comes with beautiful beaches to visit. Only if that is easy to travel there, I’ll definitely be hitting the ones you have featured here.
I’m not a beach person, but when I travel to some exotic country, I like to spend a couple of days on the beach. I usually rent a scooter then (if it’s possible) and go to search for some deserted or mostly deserted beach, where only a few peolple are sun-bathing. So from your list Pantai Kecil Beach looks perfect for me. I love your picture with the dramatic sky!
Great advice! I’d pick the secluded beach! I love being in a place that isn’t inundated with other tourists, even if it requires crossing a rocky path! Also, I wish we didn’t skip the Bali leg of our SE Asia tour!
Beaches of Bali= Bliss indeed! Although Bali is so known that it is now always packed with people coming from all over the world everyday of the year! The beaches are still enjoyable and beautiful nonetheless. Really hope it stays that way, fingers crossed!
Bali is paradise on earth. You make the beaches sound amazing. Thanks for the great post.
Awesome post. Bali is paradise on earth and the beaches are almost too good to be true. Thanks for this guide.
Would it be possible to rent those cute boats and sail around? 😀
I am probably the only Australian who hasn’t yet been to Bali so thank you for sharing your insights on the different beaches and what they offer.
I’ve been to Bali and I loved the beaches. Nice list you put up here, I wanna try the gili islands too though. Have you been?
We have been to Bali a couple of months ago, and as we wanted to go diving (made my diving certificate over there) we chose a beach in the North: Amed.
But next time (hope there will be a next time) we will go to Nusa Dua or Pantai Kecil. Thanks for the hint.
Sanur and Nusa Dua are my two favorite ones. Bali beaches remind you of Goa beaches. Loved them all.
Have been to Bali several times. Its my favorite destination. Surely Kuta is flooded with tourists and party animals. Sanur on the other hand is the best place to get away from the bustling life to find peace and tranquil. Love the way how you have curated the list.
Ah, Bali! I have not yet been and whenever I read about it I always ask myself why?!? These beaches all look wonderful. It would definitely be hard to pick just one. What a paradise. I also hope to visit one day…soon!
Bali looks beautiful!!! I love going to the beach! I don’t think I’ll have time to visit while I’m over here living in Asia… but that just gives me a reason to come back!
Oh yes Bali, my second home! I think my favourite beach would be Padang Bai, Nusa Dua and Bingin 🙂 Have you been to the other islands of Indonesia?
Thanks for the tips about Bali’s best beaches. I am planning a trip there in late 2017. Of these beaches, which ones are the best to arrange a sunset dinner? That is something I would definitely like to experience while I am here.
For a romantic dinner enjoying the sunset, we feel the best would be Jimbaran beach in Bali.
These beaches are so beautiful. We have been eying bali for quiet some time now. Will soon be making a trip. This list is definitely going to help us then
Bali always looks amazing. Being Australian we dont live far away but i have only ever transited through the airport. I know plenty of people who have been and rave about the positives of Bali
It’s all beaches awesome in Bali , Indonesia. thank you for sharing the informative blog.
We will be heading to Indonesia by February and thank you for this! It’s a big help!
All I need is sun and sea. In Bali, Indonasia I would like to enjoy surfing on Kuta beach, checkout my golf shot on Nusa Dua beach, enjoy early morning on Sanur beach and go golden with golden sand of Pantai Kecil beach.
The beaches and the abundance of nature make Bali the most sought after holiday destination. These four beaches look like a paradise for the beach lovers. We haven’t visited Bali yet but these pictures make us plan a trip soon. Sanur beach looks so colorful and peaceful and the Nusa Dua Beach looks ideal for a laid back experience.
these beaches all look amazing. I am pretty jealous right now.
Bali looks like an amazing place to visit! Nusa Dua Beach looks especially relaxing with those lounge chairs on the beach and the big beach umbrellas.
Well these look amazing! Its on our list of places we would love to go someday. Looks so beautiful and relaxing!
This looks so beautiful! I wish I could go there one day!
What a great list of beaches to visit! I have never been out of the United States and have been to only a few beaches here.
All of these beaches look gorgeous! I’d love to check them all out.
This places look just stunning. I’ve allways wanted to go to Bali. Thanks for the reference.
Thank you for opening up the world to us. Bali is one of the places I plan to travel to one day. Your blog post proves that I am right about this little piece of heaven.
i love the idea of waves brushing and kissing my feet. Bali beaches look gorgeous and amazingly beautiful . just by looking at the pictures makes me feel relaxed already.
Bali has gorgeous beaches the water looks so blue and clear. Makes me want to jump on a plane now
These beaches are very picturesque! Thanks for the reco, hoping to visit Bali someday! 🙂
We would love to travel to Bali someday. The closest I got was Thailand it was absolutely stunning but I hear that Indonesia has some unique views to offer. Perhaps the next trip to Asia!
Very interested to visit Indonesia someday!!!
This looks like a wonderful set of beaches. I love going to the beach, but never been out of the country to one.
I’ve heard so much about Kuta! I am loving that quote, it’s the perfect quote to describe these beaches. Indonesia is such a beautiful country and it is worth traveling to.
Bali remains one if the most beautiful getaways and the beaches are equally inviting. Your photos add to the beauty of that little haven.
These look like all great beaches. I would love to go to the Beach in Indonesia. They look beautiful.
OMG take me here now PLEASE! These places look INCREDIBLE!
Lovely beaches! I haven’t been to Indonesia, but if I were to pick a beach in Bali to stay, I’d pick Nusa Dua. You had me with the words, “you just want to sit on the soft sand with your legs in the clear blue waters and watch the setting sun…” Ah, such an idyllic vacation if that would ever come true.
I’m reading a lot of travel posts on Bali lately. It is a beautiful country with amazing beaches but, ks there a contest among travel bloggers on this nation?