Bali Province

Best beaches in Bali

Bali's coastline offers diverse geological features, from the black volcanic sands of Amed and Tanah Lot to the white limestone cliffs sheltering Pandawa and Melasti. Jimbaran is defined by its beachfront seafood markets, while the Bukit Peninsula provides world-class surfing breaks at Balangan and Thomas Beach. Offshore islands like Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan feature iconic landmarks such as the T-Rex-shaped Kelingking cliff and the calm, crescent-shaped Mushroom Bay.

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Jimbaran Beach

Beach popular for its fish market and dozens of seafood restaurants lining it.

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Nusa Dua Beach

This sandy paradise with crystal-clear water is a perfect place to spend an afternoon.

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Thomas beach

A popular surfing break with wonderful waves and good facilities. Or just bask in the sun - this little sand beach is perfect.

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Blue Lagoon

This beach used to be a sheer paradise perfect for sunbathing and swimming as well as scuba diving.

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Diamond Beach

Known for its dramatic white limestone cliffs and a distinctive diamond-shaped rock formation in the bay. Access to the white sand below involves a steep staircase carved directly into the cliffside.

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Amed Beach

This long, vast beach is known for its dark volcanic sand and smashing dawns and sunsets.

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Balangan Beach

Quite a popular beach which is ideal for surfing and other water sports.

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Pandawa Beach

This beach, which is somewhat hidden behind large cliffs, offers wonderful swimming conditions, white sand and a seemingly never-ending…

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Pantai Padang Padang

A small sandy cove accessed through a narrow rock opening. It is a world-renowned surfing spot and served as a filming location for the movie Eat Pray Love.

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White Sand Beach

On this pristine beach you'll feel like in paradise. It is shaded by a grove and it is a perfect place for sunbathing and enjoying the sea.

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Geger Beach

A never ending stretch of fine sand and tranquil clean waters make this beach an enjoyable experience.

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Mushroom Bay

This crescent-shaped beach with fine sand and relatively calm waters is located on Nusa Lembongan island near Bali.

Melasti Beach

Located at Bali's southernmost point, this beach is framed by high limestone cliffs and a winding access road. The area includes a large paved space used for traditional Melasti purification ceremonies.

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Dreamland Beach

Dreamland Beach, now officially known as New Kuta Beach, is a beach located in Pecatu on the Bukit Peninsula on the island of Bali,…

Kelingking Beach

Famous for its coastal cliff formation resembling a Tyrannosaurus Rex. A steep, rugged path leads from the viewpoint down to a secluded beach at the base of the 200-meter drop.

White Sand Beach

Tiny and rather rustic beach that for some reason rarely gets crowded - a paradise off the beaten path.

Tanah Lot Beach

This black sand beach is best known for the presence of Tanah Lot Temple - a Hindu temple located on a rock nearby.

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Gunung Payung Beach

A quiet beach on the Bukit Peninsula located near the Gunung Payung temple. It features calm, turquoise waters protected by a natural reef and is reached via a long descent of stone stairs.