Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
All of Bali's beaches are unique in their wild beauty, diversity and color. They always touch the magnificent, mighty ocean. To visit any of them is not only to please your eyes, but also to have a great rest. In our ranking of the best, we will introduce you to the most memorable beaches in Bali.
Best beaches in Bali
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| Best beaches in Bali | 1 | White sand | 4.9 |
| 2 | Jemeluk bay | 4.9 | |
| Dreamland | 4.8 | ||
| 4 | Green bowl | 4.8 | |
| 5 | Gunung payung beach | 4.8 | |
| 6 | Melasti beach | 4.7 | |
| 7 | Bias Tegul (Secret Beach) | 4.7 | |
| 8 | Seminyak beach | 4.7 | |
| 9 | Kuta | 4.6 | |
| 10 | Mengiat | 4.6 | |
| 11 | Padang Padang Beach | 4.5 | |
| 12 | Nusa Dua Beach | 4.5 | |
| 13 | Balangan | 4.5 | |
| 14 | Jimbaran Beach | 4.4 |
White sand
Bali beach rating: 4.9
The beach is characterized by perfectly white sand, which was brought here to improve the area and attract more tourists. But over time, the sand washed out a little, so its current color is more grayish than white. The coast is equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers, but the beach cannot be called fully equipped: it is not particularly monitored for its cleanliness.
The right side of the coast is rich in luxurious coral reefs: connoisseurs of quality diving can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world. The sea is calm enough, but there are occasional strong waves. Basically, White sand is the only one on the East Coast of Bali that is suitable for swimming in the conventional sense. By the way, it is located far from the airport, so there will be no noise and many tourists here. Paradise and nothing more. You can have a tasty snack in one of the inexpensive cafes located directly on the beach. They belong to local people. By the way, the customers of the cafe are provided with sun loungers, umbrellas and towels free of charge. There is a chocolate factory and an organic soap factory nearby.
Note: there is no hotel infrastructure near the beach, so you can look here for a day by car from other areas of Bali.
Suitable for: for a comfortable beach holiday, swimming, diving
Jemeluk bay
Bali beach rating: 4.9
The beach has taken refuge in a cozy bay. It is an excellent place for swimming and comfortable sunbathing. One of the best Bali options for a quality Pacific beach holiday. The coast is covered with neat pebbles, the territory is compact, the waves are small, the tide is too. There is a well-developed infrastructure nearby: hotels, cafes, sports equipment rental, many shops and a parking lot.
The coastline is perfectly clean – there is no debris, algae. The ocean water is crystal clear. There are many colorful reefs here: connoisseurs of quality diving will be able to enjoy the underwater beauty.
Suitable for: for comfortable swimming, beach holidays
Dreamland
Bali Beach Rating: 4.8
Delicate golden sand, magnificent scenic views and no tourists – what could be better for the perfect beach holiday? Dreamland is a great place to relax in nature, where you can sunbathe and break the waves on a surfboard. There are enough sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach.
Infrastructure near the coast is still developing. Nevertheless, there are many cafes and restaurants near the territory of Dreamland where you can eat inexpensively and tasty. There is a small hotel near the beach where you can rent comfortable apartments and villas. It is convenient to get to Dreamland by car: the road from Kuta will take about half an hour.
Note: swimming in the ocean is undesirable, since it is quite dangerous and difficult due to the frequent and large waves literally covering your head.
Suitable for: surfing, great for a lazy sand break
Green bowl
Bali Beach Rating: 4.8
One of the wild beaches in Bali, the beauty of which is undeniable. Luxurious golden sand pleases the few visitors to the area. A narrow strip of coastline is right under the cliff, and the descent to the beach leads along steep steps. This place was created by nature itself for a break from the hustle and bustle of the tourist, it is also ideal for surfing: connoisseurs use the waves of the Green Bowl to enter the line up.
On the beach you can often find restless Balinese who often scurry along the coast selling inexpensive food, delicious drinks and local souvenirs. During high tide, the beach is completely covered with water, so it becomes inaccessible to the public.
Note: the beach is not intended for swimming – in the coastal area, a ripple wave – the current can pull into the open ocean.
Suitable for: surfing
Gunung payung beach
Bali Beach Rating: 4.8
Little known and uncrowded beach. Nevertheless, the construction of the first hotel and golf club is already underway nearby. Not far from the coast, there are several small cafes where you can have a tasty snack. The coastal strip is entirely golden velvet sand, the bottom is also sandy, the entrance to the water is gentle. A great place for swimming, suitable even for small children.
The beach is absolutely wild: this implies the complete absence of sun loungers, umbrellas, lifeguards and any warungs. At some distance from the water, you can hide under the hills. There are also several small caves.
Suitable for: for privacy, comfortable bathing
Melasti beach
Bali beach rating: 4.7
This magical wild beach is located almost at the southernmost tip of the Bukit Peninsula. You can get to it by car. Surprising is the fact that the road to the beach was cut through the rocks. Almost on the shore of the ocean, not far from the rocks, there is the amazing gate of Kori Anung – the entrance to the beach. The place surprises not only by the absence of people as such, but also by the incredibly beautiful picture of the pristine sea surface against the background of snow-white velvet sand and white stones.
Conditionally Melasti beach is divided into several small parts, each of which can be reached on foot. The waves are small here, the water is crystal clear. This is the best option for solitude far from civilization, a suitable place for meditation, yoga.
Suitable for: for privacy
Bias Tegul (Secret Beach)
Bali beach rating: 4.7
The secluded 'secret' beach, completely hidden from prying tourist eyes, is ideal for a comfortable swim in the ocean and a relaxing break. This coast is located near the port of Padang Bai. You can get there only by going through a forest grove. Perfect soft white sand, clear clear water and 'quiet' waves – that's what Bias Tegul is.
The beach is surrounded by mountains, so it is rarely windy here, but the water is slightly cooler than on other beaches. There are several warungs (small cafes with a thatched roof) on the beach, where the Balinese prepare food for a few tourists (even during peak season).
Suitable for: ideal place for swimming, relaxation
Seminyak beach
Bali beach rating: 4.7
A prestigious and quiet place for a comfortable stay. The number of hotels on the coast is very large. The beach strip is quite wide, the waves are frequent. Here you can often meet surfers, including beginners. Although swimming in comfort here is an impossible task, the ocean pleases with the clarity of the water and the absence of stones.
There are several souvenir shops, a golf course, an amazingly beautiful temple on the water nearby. There is a small market with local food in front of the entrance to Seminyak beach. The coast is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. Every day, the beach strip is thoroughly cleaned of debris.
Note: the beach is dangerous for swimming – red flags on the coast warn about this.
Suitable for: surfing, 'lazy' beach holidays
Kuta
Bali Beach Rating: 4.6
This is one of the most famous beaches in Bali. It is always crowded, noisy and fun here. The coast is wide (length – 8 km), with incredibly beautiful golden sand. The water is perfectly clean, very warm. The beach is well equipped: tourists are offered a lot of sun loungers with umbrellas, it is always clean, there are many cafes, souvenir shops, shops, there are even several massage parlors. The developed infrastructure attracts not only tourists to Kuta, but also Bali residents.
This is the perfect surfing spot. And even for beginners. For a reasonable fee, you will be offered a surfboard, and experienced instructors will teach you how to handle it with confidence. The famous promenade stretches along the coast – a great place for evening walks, especially at sunset, for which Kuta is so famous.
Note: swimming for pleasure here will not work because of the almost incessant waves, and the rescuers on the shore constantly whistle to those who are trying to swim, recalling them to the shore.
Suitable for: surfing, comfortable beach holidays
Mengiat
Rating: 4.6
One of the classic Bali beaches with excellent infrastructure, luxurious white sand and crystal clear 'calm' waters in the ocean. The wide coastline and the absence of waves attracts many tourists from nearby hotels (often they are taken to this beach for free), as well as from Kuta. Nevertheless, the coast is not crowded here: you can comfortably sit on a sun lounger, which is easy to rent for a reasonable fee.
The calm ocean makes it a pleasure to swim all year round (regardless of the season): coral reefs provide excellent protection from waves. The beach is thoroughly cleaned of debris and algae. At Mengiat you can not only swim in the Indian Ocean, but also do water sports, have a delicious snack, relax in one of the massage parlors.
Suitable for: for a comfortable beach holiday, swimming
Padang Padang Beach
Rating: 4.5
This modest little beach is incredibly popular with visiting tourists, so it is often crowded during peak season. But this is perhaps its only drawback. Padang Padang was once a secret place that only the locals knew about. But the film 'Eat, Pray, Love', which was partially filmed here, made its own adjustments.
There is an excellent sandy beach, calm water, transparent as glass, and big waves are rare. But lovers of excellent surfing on the coast will find a place. If you sail further into the ocean, you can catch a great wave. And yes, mostly professionals ride here. Not far from the coast there is a small cafe with cool drinks, as well as tents with bathing accessories.
Note: you can rent an umbrella on Padang Padang, but there are no sun loungers, so you have to bask on the bare sand.
Suitable for: family holidays, surfing
Nusa Dua Beach
Rating: 4.5
This beach is located in the area with the highest concentration of five star hotels. The location is ideal for a luxurious, relaxing break. There are several beaches here and all of them are incredibly clean, fine velvet sand and a wide coastline. Nusa Dua Beach is the best option for a respectable family vacation with children.
The coast is quite shallow here, but this is not a hindrance for those who want to swim or learn to windsurf, for example. People rarely surf here. Most of the beaches of Nusa Dua belong geographically to the hotels near which they are located. Therefore, without being their guest, you can find a polite but persistent guard.
There is also a city beach in Nusa Dua, next to which there is an unusual place – 'The Devil's Bridge' – the waves here mercilessly beat against the rocks.
Suitable for: family vacation, swimming
Balangan
Rating: 4.5
The beach is presented as a narrow strip of sand less than a kilometer long. In the northern part of Balangan
there is a massive rock going straight into the water – incredibly popular with photographers conducting wedding photo sessions. Swimming on the beach is quite dangerous: the waves are strong, and there are no lifeguards on the coast. But the place is ideal for surfing. Balangan is considered a popular surf slot.
There are never many people on the coast: guests of local hotels often rest here. But there are many varungs here, where they prepare excellent traditional dishes from fresh seafood.
Note: the beach along its entire length is dotted with volcanic rock of rocky origin, completely covered with moss. An ideal spot for great photos, but getting into the water without shoes is nearly impossible.
Suitable for: surfing
Jimbaran Beach
Rating: 4.4
One of the best southern Bali beaches, located in a picturesque bay with magnificent views. Many comfortable hotels operate nearby. Several cozy cafes and bars work right on the shore. If desired, food can be ordered directly to the sun lounger. Jimbaran beach is known for its excellent fish restaurants, where you can taste almost any of the freshest seafood delicacies.
The entrance to the water here is absolutely gentle, the bottom is sand, the depth is quite shallow, which will allow even children to splash in the ocean. The beach is perfectly clean: the order is strictly monitored here. Connoisseurs of boat trips will appreciate the luxurious sea surface by taking a boat ride of some local resident who will arrange an incredible excursion.
Suitable for: for a comfortable family vacation
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
