When you hear the word “Bali”, what will come to your mind? Let me guess, surely you will think about temples, shrines, Kecak dance, and of course… Beach! It is true that the Island of the Gods is indeed famous for its beautiful beaches. Sunbathing on soft sand with views of the blue sea, enjoying the freshness of coconut ice, or surfing on the waves, are some of the activities that you must do if you are traveling on the island of Bali.
So, there are so many beaches on Thousand Gods Island, maybe you are confused about which beach to visit. There are dozens of beaches scattered around this island, but, don’t be confused. In this article, we will write a summary of which beaches you should visit on the island of Bali.
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Suluban Beach
If you are a surfing fan, you really have to visit Suluban Beach in the Ungasan area. The natural beauty and the friendliness of the waves make this beach which is also known as Blue Point Beach was chosen as the 4th place of CNN’s ‘The Best Surfing Spots in the World’ version. Wow, it’s cool!
There is a saying, “no pain, no gain”. So is the way to get to this Suluban Beach. First, you will go through quite heavy obstacles. You have to go down through hundreds of steps until you finally arrive at the shoreline. Besides being steep, the stairs here are quite slippery and small, so you have to be extra careful!
However, all the tiredness you feel will immediately disappear when you reach the bottom of Suluban beach. The view of the beach is very beautiful and decorated with rock cliffs, and the seawater is so clear that all your efforts will pay off.
Don’t worry if you don’t want to bother going down those steep stairs. You can just keep enjoying the view of the sunset on Suluban Beach while relaxing at the cafe in the beach area. Imagine how nice it is to watch the beauty of the evening accompanied by a cup of your favorite coffee. It must be fun huh!
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Bingin Beach
Besides Suluban beach, there is also one other beach that is no less beautiful for surfing, its name is Bingin Beach. You could say that the existence of this beach is still rarely known by local tourists, it is precisely those who know about this beach are foreign tourists. Those who know about this beach are those who really like to surf.
The sand texture on Bingin Beach is fairly coarse, so it is not suitable if you want to run or play on the beach. However, if your main goal is to surf, then this beach is the right choice for you to enter on your list of tourist destinations.
If you’re lucky, surfers can get waves as high as 8 meters on this beach. Anyway, guaranteed satisfaction if you want to surf. In addition, another charm of Bingin Beach is its beautiful sunset.
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Nyang Nyang Beaches
The same case with Suluban Beach, there is another beach that also makes you tired but must be visited in Bali, namely Nyang Nyang Beach. The location of this beach is not so far from the Uluwatu Temple area. When you first arrive at the cliff which also functions as the entrance down to this beach, you will immediately be treated to a view that is truly amazingly beautiful. Of course, these cliffs also add to the natural beauty of Nyang Nyang Beach.
After you go down and explore the bottom, you will realize how quiet this beach is. Maybe you and your friends will feel that this beach is your private beach. However, it was so far, not a few people decided to spend the night or camp near Nyang Nyang beach.
This beach is long enough to be explored. There are various unique and interesting photo spots to capture. Not far from the beach, there is a plane wreckage which has become a favorite photo spot for visitors.
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Kelan Beach
It’s no wonder you’ve never heard of Kelan Beach. The location of this beach is actually very close to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, but unfortunately, this beach is not well-known by Jimbaran Beach. However, the beauty of Kelan Beach itself is no less than Jimbaran Beach. In fact, not a few people say that Kelan Beach is one of the beaches with the most beautiful sunset views in Bali.
Just imagine, the golden sun that is setting flanked by the view of the hills which are decorated with various luxury resorts in the vicinity. Plus, there is a magnificent airport that stands beside it. Surely you will not forget this view.
In addition, Kelan Beach is also equipped with small stalls selling a variety of grilled fish typical of Jimbaran. About the price? Of course, the price is much cheaper than the cafe or restaurant that sells on Jimbaran beach. In fact, he said, he took the fish sold on Jimbaran Beach from Kelan Beach. Hey.
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Gili Putih Beach
Can you believe that Indonesia has a beach similar to that of the Maldives? If you don’t believe it, you should try to come to Gili Putih Beach in North Bali. At first glance, this beach is similar to the Maldives, the difference is, Gili Putih Beach is still quiet and not many attractions or resorts have been built here.
The location of this beach is precisely in Sumberkima Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng. Indeed, this beach is not as famous as Kuta Beach or Seminyak Beach, but believe me, the scenery on this beach is equally beautiful.
When viewed through a drone, this beach will look like a small island surrounded by white sand and covered by bright blue seawater. The shape of the beach often changes depending on the tidal conditions of the seawater.
It takes a struggle to get to this beach. First, you have to ask for help from local fishermen who rent out traditional boats to cross to Gili Putih. The boat rental fee is up to IDR 500,000 per boat, but take it easy, one boat can be boarded by 10 people so you can work together.
So, those are 5 beautiful beaches in Bali that are not well known by many people. Apart from being “private beaches”, these beaches are also suitable for pre-wedding photos.
