A travel guide to Bali

Why Bali?

Bali, the Land of the Gods

Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. It is also famous for surfers’ paradise!

Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colorful ceremonies, its arts, and crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and exciting nightlife. And everywhere, you will find intricately carved temples. There are thousands of gift shops in Bali. From Denpasar to Ubud, you'll find many things you'd like to bring back home. Balinese signature souvenir range from delicious snacks and beverages, to the exquisite handcrafted goods like Tenun Bali.

Beaches

The best beaches in Bali

Blue Point Beach

Blue Point Beach, otherwise known as Suluban Beach, is hidden behind rugged limestone formations in Pecatu, near Uluwatu. Admittedly, getting here is something of an oceanic obstacle course – you’ll access the sand via steps and log ramps that traverse slim slits in the rocks – but that just makes the eventual dip in those waters more satisfying.

Address

Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali

Why you should visit it

You’ve probably never been to a hard-to-find Balinese cave-beach before; change that here. Thanks to its vigorous waves, Blue Point is well suited to surf sessions (less so to swimming and sunbathing); it’s also a popular spot for camping and sunset bonfires.

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Geger Beach

Touted by some as southern Bali’s most beautiful beach – quite the title, given the competition – Geger is deliciously secluded, just the right level of quiet, and home to calm, safe waters.

Address

Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali

Why you should visit it

This beach is perfect for swimmers, families and slower-paced ocean adventures; if you want to try your hand (or legs) at watersports, you’re also in the right place. Keen golfers could tie in a visit to the Nusa Dua Golf Course. Nudity-loving sunbathers, take note; you can peel off your bikini top here.

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Balangan Beach

Balangan Beach is easily reached from Kuta, with many local hotels offering a handy shuttle service. It’s also just a kilometre away from another Balinese beach icon: Dreamland. When you arrive, refresh yourself with ice cream and/or ice-cold beer from one of the beachside warungs.

Address

South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali

Why you should visit it

Boasting more natural beauty than your average Brazilian supermodel on a good day, Balangan has an eye-popping, half-kilometre stretch of caramel-coloured sand, shielded by a greenery-clad limestone cliff that snakes into the water like a lounging crocodile.

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