Pandawa Beach
If vast white sands and clear blue water is your ultimate beach scene, then Pandawa Beach is the place for you. Often dubbed as a “secret beach” in Kutuh Village, South Kuta, the beach has a lot to offer. You can chill under one of the big umbrellas for rent, challenge the steady waves canoeing, or play with the smooth sand. A few hundred meters to the land, you can find man-made caves with statues of the five Pandawas, the heroes of the Mahabaratha epoch; proving this beach is as rich in culture as it is in scenery.
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Pandawa Beach, Nusa Dua, Kutuh Village, Bali, Indonesia
Tourists at Pandawa Beach | © .angels. / Flickr
Padang Padang Beach
Mainly known for its appearance in the romantic movie Eat, Pray, Love, this southern beach lives up to the hype. Like a small secret nook, the beach is surrounded by cliffs and corals, as if hidden from the outside world. The view is perfect for the eye, and the waves are excellent for your adrenaline. The challenging, unending waves are ideal for various water sports, including surfing. Like most popular Bali beaches, you can rent a surfing board or sign up for a one-time surfing lesson here.
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Padang Padang Beach, Pecatu, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
The view at Padang Padang Beach| © cat_collector / Flickr
Balangan Beach
This beach in Uluwatu, Bali, is Eden for surfers and a paradise for human souls in general. There are plenty of ways to enjoy this beach, whether you want to soak in the relaxing waves or just enjoy the breath-taking view from the surrounding cliff tops, occupied by lush greeneries. Surfers love this beach for the strong reef break. Balangan beach is also dubbed as one of the best places to learn how to surf because of the relatively consistent surf.
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Balangan Beach, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Clifftop view of Balangan Beach | © Everyone Sinks Starco / Flickr
Kuta Beach
As the nearest beach from the heart of the city, Kuta beach is often considered one of the most mainstream beaches in Bali. While there are many other beaches with prettier views than Kuta beach, people keep coming back for the lively vibe and various activities, such as surfing and horse-riding. Lined along the coast are cozy cafés with bean bags on the sand—a perfect way to enjoy cold beer and the sunset view. Kuta’s charm extends a few kilometers from the beach, with hundreds of local shops and restaurants along the neighboring streets.
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Kuta Beach, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Horse riding at Kuta Beach | © Jimmy McIntyre / Flickr
Suluban Beach
Located in Pecatu, South of Kuta, this beach boasts a stunning view of whites, blues, and greens. Its rocky structure is more a blessing than an annoyance to pro surfers and tourists, as it adds a certain appeal to the Suluban beach. The beach’s exoticness can be enjoyed after a few minutes walking down the stairs, as if protected from the outside world. But the picturesque view, passionate waves, brushing wind, clear water, and overall experience is more than worth it.
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Suluban Beach, Pecatu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
A surfer enjoying Suluban Beach | © Aleksandr Zykov / Flickr