Why Bali's Secret Beaches Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List
Published by Travel Me,
Bali in Indonesia is a popular year-round destination for holidaymakers offering a vibrant array of food, and an exciting shopping scene which are complemented by the natural beauty of the land, lush rice terraces and gorgeous beaches offering idyllic beachscapes for lovers of sun, sea, and sand. As discerning travellers discover why the secret beaches of Bali hold an allure that makes them hot bucket list items of most visitors.
Introduction
Scores of visitors to Bali keep using some of the best hotels in Kuta Bali throughout the year. Although one would believe that all the beaches of Bali and its incredible coastline are already known to them, there is still more than what meets the eye or more that is hidden that can be uncovered.
The dynamic visitors with a penchant for the unusual or are possessed by a streak of adventure go for hotels in Kuta Bali, such as Yello Hotel Kuta Beachwalk Bali as they seek these lesser-known beachscapes with secret coves, pristine white sand etc. with some guidance. Read on to uncover these exciting and little-known beaches.
Balangan Beach
A pristine stretch of white sandy beach 200 m in length that offers irresistible swells for surf lovers and even professional surfers. Situated in Pecatu Jimbaran, Balangan Beach is on the northern end of the cliff that forms a part of the new Kuta Golf Course. This beach is also ideal for couples as its enchanting sunset is an amazing sight.
Getting to Balangan Beach is easy by using the shoreline of the Bukit peninsula and going down the steps. Many beach lovers prefer this beach when they want more privacy. With a few beach shacks serving local surfer meals and chilled beverages Balangan is convenient for visitors to enjoy surfing or spending time on the beach.
Padang Padang Beach
A lovely beach with white sand on the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula of Bali in Uluwatu, Jimbaran Padang Padang Beach is referred to by the locals as Labuan Sait Beach. The stretch of beach is roughly 80 m, hence it is considered a smaller beach in Uluwatu.
Yet despite its size, it offers seclusion as the beach is surrounded by tall cliffs and this beach has been featured in the movie, Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts, thus making it even more alluring for visitors. The beach can be approached with a few steps down through a crevice near the yellow-railed bridge. Many visitors enjoy the seclusion of this beach as they sunbathe. Local food stalls near the beach turn out mouthwatering grilled seafood using fresh catch. This beach is also visited by those exploring the Uluwatu temple in the vicinity.
Dreamland Beach
Also situated in Pecatu, Jimbaran, Dreamland Beach is another beach secluded by pretty limestone cliffs. The deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean lap up a 100 m white stretch of sand when you go past the new Kuta Golf Course.
An inviting beach that offers great beachscapes and swells for surf lovers, this secluded beach (by amazing limestone cliffs) offers a day of pleasure to lovers of sun, sand, and surf.
Suluban Beach
Situated in Uluwatu, Suluban is a unique beach which is surrounded by natural limestone cliffs and approached via steps while it is also shielded by the cliff face. While this setting may not be the ideal proposition for sun worshippers it offers a haven for surfers. Approached by narrow rocky steps once you come to the bottom the view your encounter is worth the climb down even if you don’t enjoy surfing or bathing.
Surfers who use this beach paddle out and catch adjoining reef breaks and fondly call this beach the Blue Point.