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Sun and tan with a cocktail in hand—a time-tested image
of Bali as the name pops up. Although the island caters to all types of
travelers more often it attracts the tropics-at-heart as they seek the sun,
the white sands, and, of course, the waves.
The lush beaches of Kuta and Seminyak have probably been
touted ad infinitum, but for the
wanderlusts who constantly seek fresh and less-populated spots, the island
still has a few secret gems in store. Though increasingly busier these past few
years, the beaches of Berawa, Batu Bolong, and Echo in Canggu is still worth the visit for the majestic sunset, as
well as for hipster-sighting and surfers riding the waves. The beaches here
(including in Kuta and Seminyak) are indeed a surfer’s heaven thus not suitable
for the casual swimmers due to its strong undercurrent.
To swim, head
more to the south to Uluwatu region where white sands and turquoise water
awaits! The cliff-based Bingin is
one of the people’s beloved “secret” beaches as you must descend innumerable steps to
touch the sand. But your effort will be greatly rewarded with the sight that makes
you want to jump straight to the water, surfboard or not. Afterward, take a
rest and sip a healthy smoothie, cool coconut water or an ice-cold Bintang at
the many cliff-side cafes. There are also various homestays available in case
you’re not up to climbing the steps and decides to spend the night instead.
Another secluded spot in Uluwatu is Gunung Payung beach: descend the more-or-less 300 steps and you’ll
find the beach nestled between two cliffs— a perfect escapade from the more
touristic sites. In fact, if you’re lucky, you can settle inside a wide
open-fronted cave under the cliff—accessible when the tide is low—and just
enjoy the sound of the waves.
Nyang Nyang beach is an isolated & the undeveloped beach of fine white sand, popular for surfing and wedding venue; accessible via a stairway.
Nyang Nyang beach is an isolated & the undeveloped beach of fine white sand, popular for surfing and wedding venue; accessible via a stairway.
And the thing about Bali is that the beaches are not
exclusively sequestered in the south—head east or north for even quieter
surroundings. Keramas beach is a
gorgeous black sand beach on the east coast in the Gianyar regency where the
annual World Surf League Competition is often held in. Otherwise, go for the
laid-back vibe or visit the only available beach club and resort in the
vicinity, Komune Bali. If you got your diving or snorkeling equipment in hand,
head further east to Amed in
Karangasem regency, a beach more renowned for its beautiful underwater scene,
or to Tulamben where many divers go
to take a snap of the sunken USAT Liberty ship.
Next up: Menjangan
Island—or deer island as the name derives from the native deer who is still
living on the island. It’s located off the coast of Buleleng and it’s a
snorkeler’s paradise as well with exceptional coral reefs and rainbow of fishes
as you take a dip. It’ll take about an hour to get to the island by boat from
Pemuteran beach and currently there are no homestays or hotels for you to stay
in so it’s better to take a full-day excursion and rest around Buleleng.
