Although Bali is not exactly a destination that shines through its paradisiacal beaches, we cannot say that there is none on the island where you can not spend a day enjoying the sun, sand and a delicious fresh young coconut. In addition, after our experience on the second trip to Bali for free, we can tell you that more than one, surely surprises you. So, based on our experience we have made a list of what we think are the best beaches in Bali. We start!
1. Kuta
We know that this is probably not the picture you have of postcard beach, but we cannot ignore that Kuta is one of the best beaches in BaliAt least tourists who come to the island in search of surf and the best wave.
With more than 3 kilometers, we can say that this is the most lively beach in Bali and also the area chosen by the many tourists who in addition to enjoying it, want to live more busy and lively nights.
Kuta The best beaches in Bali
If you are looking for the busiest and also the most tourist area, you should go to Jalan Legian and Jalan Pantai Kuta, the latter next to the beach, which are the streets where shops, restaurants and most popular hotels abound from the city.
Kuta beach in Bali
Although initially the beach may seem too touristy and too focused on accidental mode, it is possible to find quieter areas, since being such a long beach, you just have to get away from the most central areas to enjoy the sand and the sun, rest and when the time comes, move away from the shore in search of the trees that are in all the entrances to the beach, where you will also find a multitude of beach bars where you can buy soft drinks or something to eat.
Kuta Beach
If you come to Kuta only one day or you have a motorcycle or car, you should keep in mind that this area of the island of Bali is one of the most trafficked, so parking can become a nightmare.
We advise you to go to the Sheraton hotel area, where there is a small shopping center, next to McDonalds, where you can park in a covered paid parking. We were about two hours and the price was 8000 rupees, a price for which we believe, it is not worth going around looking for parking.
If you do not want to drive on the island, you can book a car service with driver in which you decide the itinerary and the places you want to visit.
2. White Sand Beach
Located in Padang Bai, known for being one of the most famous ports from where fast boats leave from Bali to Gili, this is for us, without a doubt, one of the best beaches in Bali, both for its beach as such, as for the environment, as for the infrastructure it has.
White Sand Beach The best beaches in Bali
The access is free and although it does not have parking, you can leave the car or motorcycle at the beginning of the path, on the street, since it is very quiet and usually has always free areas in which to park.
After traveling a small path of approximately 800 meters, in which the ascents and descents are the protagonists, like the vegetation that surrounds them, you will reach the sand zone and one of the Bali's most beautiful beaches.
We recommend, in addition to enjoying the beaches, that you take some time to relax in one of the warungs that are in the same sand, tasting a tasty fresh young coconut. We are sure you will not forget the experience.
White Sand Beach The best beaches in Bali
3. Padang Padang Beach
Only 3 kilometers from Pura Uluwatu, one of the essential temples of Bali, is this beach which is reached after traveling a winding road and a final stretch of about 200 meters, all of sand, after which you reach a Small parking where you can leave your car or motorcycle.
Just at the entrance to the beach ask for a donation and sign in a book. From what we have seen, people usually leave between 5,000 and 10,000, so scratch your pocket a little and be generous, that the beach is worth it.
Padang Padang Beach
The access to the beach is done after going down (or going up in the opposite direction) 175 steps, which is worth taking calmly, especially if it is a hot day.
Once down you will find a beach, usually with few people, of white sand and coral, which many tourists take advantage of to begin in the noble art of surfing.
Padang Padang Beach
The beach has sunbeds and umbrellas, so if you want to spend the day here and not toast, it is worth getting one, just like going to one of the warungs on the beachfront.
We recommend Coco Beach, with an atmosphere and music that will make you never want to leave Padang Padang and dream every day with one of the best beaches in Bali.
Padang Padang. The best beaches in Bali
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4. Dreamland Beach
Known for being one of the best beaches in Bali, in addition to one of the most frequented, this beach is also known for being the one next to the well-known El Kabron restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Bali.
The Kabron Dreamland beach
If something has to be taken into account, it is that if you come by car, the access road, however much you think it is accessible, is NOT. We tell you from experience, since in the end, it narrows so much, that it is practically impossible to maneuver, having to go back out or spend a few minutes to turn around.
Dreamland beach
As in the previous ones, yes you come looking for the wave, this is your beach, since we could say, without fear of being wrong, that 90% of its visitors are surfers.
But if you are one of the remaining 10%, who are only looking for sun, sand and sea, we advise you to turn right as soon as you enter the beach, pass the beach bars and shops area and plant the towel is the beach area that It is hidden behind a rock. A haven of peace, we assure you.
As we mentioned before, Dreamland Beach is one of the most frequented beaches in Bali, what we imagine is also the reason why the buildings around it are proliferating in an incredible way. Of course, without respecting the environment at all and creating macro-buildings that make this area of Bali the opposite of the rest of the island, where authenticity can be felt in every corner.
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5. Balangan Beach
Located about 20 kilometers from Kuta and about 40-45 minutes by car or motorcycle, Balangan Beach is one of the best beaches in Bali, without a doubt.
In addition to having access almost to the beach, parking is a few meters from the sand, both the entrance and the latter are free.
It is an excellent option if you are looking to enjoy the beloved surf of Bali as if you come to relax in one of its hammocks, enjoying a day of beach and sun.
Balangan The best beaches in Bali
It also has several restaurants on the beach, including several surf schools, where you can have a drink or eat with the best views in the world.
Two other beaches in Bali that you can't miss
Bingin Beach
Only 3 kilometers from Padang Padang Beach we find this beautiful beach, very frequented by surf lovers, since its waves are usually great.
Bingin Beach
If you come by car or motorcycle, you will have to leave your transport in the parking lot, for 5000 rupees and go following the access signs to the beach that will take you to a narrow alley that passes between houses, then arrive at endless stairs, which then of lowering them, they will leave you on this beach of white sand, coral and waves.
Access to Bingin Beach
Although this beach is perhaps quieter than the previous one, we liked Padang Padang more, since we found it quieter and with a more special atmosphere.
Bingin Beach
Jimbaran
Located in the southern part of Bali, very close to the airport, you will find another one of the best beaches in Bali, which is no more or less than the well-known Jimbaran.
Very fashionable in recent times, with a somewhat unusual mix of resorts and windsurfers, this is the perfect area if you are looking for a large white sand beach, it has more than 4 kilometers, and good gastronomy, since every night you can taste fresh grilled fish or seafood in one of its many restaurants on the beach while enjoying a unique sunset.
Jimbaran The best beaches in Bali
If you spend some night here, we recommend you not to miss the Fish market which takes place every day in the port area, where you can see about 6 in the morning the local fishermen return to port after the fishing day, to just next, sell the fish.
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