Rich culture, spectacular nature vistas, fine dining, antique shopping and first-class hospitality attract repeated tourist visits all year round. Although there are many reasons to visit Bali, in this edition we will focus on mainly southern Bali where pictures of surfers, bikini clad women, sun-downer barbeques and spectacular sunsets are profuse – you guessed it – we will discuss the best beaches of Bali. Although embraced by ocean on all sides, Bali’s southern beaches possess the quintessence of beach beauty and easily satisfies all the cravings of beach lovers. There are also picture perfect sunsets, five star resorts, luxury spas and antique shops also surrounding the beautiful beaches. With so much to choose from, please allow Villa Getaways, one of the top villa rental specialists since 2001, to take you on elegant sojourn to some of the best southern beaches of Bali.
We hope you will be able to experience beaches of Bali entwined with luxury, privacy and exclusivity.
The Hot and Happening South-West Coasts:
The southwest coasts of Bali are home to welcoming beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu and more. All the beaches are very popular for their beauty and liveliness and provide a variety of entertainment opportunities for all ages.
We will start with the lively Kuta Beach, a 4km drive from the Bali airport. Kuta Beach offers strong currents and dramatic high waves, an excellent package for those who earnestly want to devote quality time surfing in the ocean. The long shorelines and curling surf waves are not the only views, top restaurants, bustling shops, unique art and craft exhibitions and a variety of beach entertainment fringe the beach.
If you are lucky and staying at Kuta in the month of October, you can witness Bali’s cultural flavor in the annual Kuta Carnival. Both local and international artists participate in this festival to give a visual delight of best cultural performances, unique artisan works, sand sculptures, release of sea turtles and much more. If that is not enough, the energetic atmosphere of Kuta reaches its pinnacle after sunset through its vibrant nightlife. Beach-side restaurants, clubs with international artists and entertainment malls overshadow the area with laser lights and thumping music.
The immediate neighbor to Kuta, Legian beach gives a laid-back vibe compared to lively Kuta. Known for its pleasant mix of exciting surf waves and relaxing ambiance, Legian beach is popular among tourists and expats. Apart from the shop and surf experience at Legian beach, the beach is known for its mellow sunsets. The relaxed ambiance promotes shop, spa and sleep lifestyle. If you intend to stay at our Legian beachfront villas, we recommend you contact our villa staff to arrange a sunset dinner on the beach.
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Yoga sessions, cooking classes and cultural programs organized by villa staff are also favourites amongst guests. It is easy to witness music-jamming sessions, local kids football or fire dance – a popular form of dance in Bali.
Evenings in Legian are conducive for relaxing walks with your loved ones and give you insight into the local lifestyle. The end of Legian marks the beginning of the most popular and trendy Seminyak beach. With urbanization of Bali, most beaches of Bali offers elegant experiences but Seminyak beach continues to impress.
Lined with a grand stretch of five star hotels, designer fashions lines, food streets, deluxe shopping centers and many other entertainment options, it gives indulging experience to the tourists night and day.
The beach is clean and abundant with activities ranging from adventurous to relaxing. We have many five star beachfront villas to choose from and we can arrange horse riding at the beach or water sports.
The sunset leaves beautiful hues of orange and purple in the sky and the idea of candlelit dinner at the villa comes naturally. If you want to make the evening bit more upbeat, then you can enjoy on of the many five star clubs, swanky multi-cuisine and multicultural restaurants which are minutes away.
Villa Getaways invites you to enjoy the quintessential beach life along with the convenience of your personal villa concierge service at Seminyak. Speaking of the beach experience, it is hard to miss the Echo beach in Canggu known as the “Surfing Mecca”.
This small fishing village of Canggu preserves the textbook looks of Bali with rice paddy fields and farmers with straw hats in the countryside.
The beach is busy with surfers during the day and pleasantly exhibits pictures of beautiful sunsets and mellow life during the evening. Take your surfboard to ride the waves or try some beach yoga provided by fitness consultants in our villa; you will not be disappointed.
The fishing village is also home to an international and prestigious club called Canggu Club. This club is very popular amongst international guests and is one of the premier destinations for a wide range of entertainment options. Most of our Canggu villas have privileged access to the club and hence surfing, sporting and savoring is always accessible to our guests.
Heading towards the east, the serene destination of Sanur beach welcomes you with very relaxed beach life. This tranquil coral protected beach is ideal for families and preserves fascinating reef and marine life. The waters of Sanur are calm and mild, allowing kids to swim without any problems.
The beach faces the rising sun and hence a traditional Balinese breakfast at the beach witnessing the splendor of the rising sun is a must to-do activity at Sanur. Boutique shops, nice cafes and plethora of beach adventures keep the guests happily busy. For families, beach volleyball, adventurous activities like para-sailing, banana boat riding or simply sun tanning is popular.
The annual Bali Kite Festival is a refreshing and colorful addition to the Sanur beach and nice entertainment for families with kids. Kites of varied shapes and as long as 10m are sure to bring a smile on your kid’s face. Sanur beach is a beautiful doorway to island hopping and for witnessing wonderful aquatic life.
Take a 40 minute ride on a speedboat to the off-the-beaten-track of Nusa Penida and the popular Nusa Lembongan islands. The water around the islands offers excellent diving sites and great for snorkeling, aqua diving, scuba and more. Please ask for your villa staff to organize day trips to the islands or for any activity your heart desires.
If you are yearning for some real surfing adrenaline, Keramas Beach across Kuta and Sanur is Bali’s best night surfing destination. Yes, we are talking of night surfing! This beach has history of, and continues to highlight spectacular views of pro surfers gliding on some of the tallest curly waves all day and night.
This is truly a surfer destination and has been featured in world surf competitions. Please contact your villa team to organize a day trip for you, or if in season you can also be part of night surfing experience.
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The Dreamy Bukit and Neighbors
The Bukit peninsula is host to some luxurious, hidden and pristine beaches of Bali. Most beaches are nestled with cliffs hence setting the platform for breathtaking sunsets and romantic cliff top dining. The beaches boast of white sands, turquoise water and see-through waves.
Usually featured in fashion photo shoots, high profile weddings and celebrity hideaways the beaches truly offers pristine nature vistas and is home to the most grand and ultra-luxury villas, forming an enviable combination of truly luxurious living. We will talk about Beaches on the Bukit Peninsula and the neighboring beaches in Nusa Dua.
We start with great surfing hosts Uluwatu beach, Impossible and Padang Padang beach. All the three beaches are common names amongst surfers because of great surf tube features, multi surf breaks and finally just beautiful clean looks. Padang Padang beach is the most popular among them, made famous by the Oscar nominated movie ‘Eat Pray Love’.
Stylish sports clubs on the beach help guests with surfing, snacking and relaxing in luxury. The cliff top view of these beaches featuring transparent see-through waters, wild designs of limestone cliffs and coral rocks simply blows away all your stress in the breeze. Small caves serve as the gateway to these clean and clear beaches and even though it might be hard to get there – it is all worth to visit them.
Along with surfing, swimming and sun bathing, the cliffs allows for paragliding with spectacular panorama combined with the view of famous cliff top Uluwatu temple. The beaches in Bukit are generally famous for the surfing waves and photogenic backdrops but you do not have to be an experienced surfer to enjoy the place.
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Our cliff-top beachfront villas offer five star facilities, personalized concierge service, specialized spas and grand abodes that truly compliment the Bukit experience. Ethnic programs, cooking classes, visit to nearby villages and cultural experiences can be easily added to add variety to the sublime experience.
Moving to neighboring Nusa Dua, the beach is a hotspot for peace lovers. Surrounded by slender palm trees and lush green mangrove forests, Nusa Dua sweeps away the memories of your previous hectic life with its soft gale. The tranquil white sandy beach is great for swimming, wind surfing, kayaking, jet skis and other family adventures. Its relaxed ambiance warmly invites everyone to soak in the sun. Along with Nusa Dua beach, the two main neighboring beaches are Geger Beach and Pandawa Beach.
Both the beaches host white sandy beaches and turquoise water which is ideal for swimming. Geger beach can be hard to swim on low tides but unravels beautiful views of reefs, coves and small bays. While on high tides, surfing is an absolute favorite amongst tourists.
Pandawa Beach is one of the secret beaches of Bali, hidden by limestone formations on the way to beach. This beach boasts for beautiful carvings on the limestone cliffs depicting cultural and historic characters of epic Mahabharata, well-known historic story in Bali.
Dreamland Beach or the new Kuta beach provides a mix of great surf waves and calm waves for swimming. This beach is great for beginner surfers and provides opportunity for learning surfing, body surfing and family oriented beach adventures. No prizes for guessing, this beach is in a resort area and hence five star villas and facilities are within reach.
If the beautiful white beach and luxurious facilities are not enough, the new Kuta Golf club at the beach is just the icing on the cake. One of the longest courses in Indonesia, new Kuta golf course is definitely at the top of things-to-do list. Some holes from the 18 hole golf course affords view of swelling surf waves and sweeping ocean, hence if you like both surfing and golfing, be sure to be distracted in choosing between the both.
Our villa team has firsthand experience in serving luxury guests and possesses a strong local knowledge about top attractions and entertainment options in Bali. The team will happily organize all the beach activities, guided trips, picnic lunches and any other activity for luxurious beach experiences at Bukit and the neighboring beaches.
Villa Getaways manages many five star beachfront villas for most of the beaches in Bali and Worldwide. Most of our villas offer grand beachfront locations, five star facilities, dedicated 24 hour staff; personalized concierge services and offers luxury experience both in villa and outside.
We hope you liked our beach edition of Bali. Please contact us to organize your next memorable luxury vacation.