Beaches

White sand beaches. Bali is known for its beaches and the culture that surrounds it and has been marketed as a tropical island of paradise not without a reason.

Tropical Beach Paradise

Is there anything else that comes to your mind when you think of tropical island of paradise other than relaxing on a beach under a palm tree, sipping a coconut juice overlooking a crystal clear water?

Visit Ubud has compiled a list of some of the most and less popular beaches in Bali that you must visit for the ultimate beach time experience

Beach	Information
White Sandy Beach 2 hours drive from Ubud	Even though most beaches on the east coast of Bali are black sandy, this one is white and is exactly what you envision when you think of a white sandy beach. Its in a secluded bay protected on one side by rock face and used as a harbor for fishing boats on the other. White sand, easy access, the water is crystal clear and the shore is rarely packed with tourists and vendors. If you get lucky you may see dolphins that swim by. To get here go North 10 km from Candi Dasa.
5Nusa Dua 2 hours drive from Ubud	Nusa Dua is located in southern tip of Bali consisting primarily of luxurious hotels and a huge Golf and Country Club. Beaches are sandy and clean, the most popular are Dreamland and Geger popular for surfing with many tourist attractions, restaurants and shopping malls in close proximity.
Padang Bai 1,5 hour drive from Ubud	A port for many ferries that leave to go to other islands, but also a very relaxed beach resort. Next to the center is a small bay called Blue Lagoon with one of the best snorkeling on the island also great for diving.
Sanur Beach 45 minutes drive from Ubud	The closest beach to Ubud. Sanur is a quiet tourist town built almost parallel to the white sandy beach. Between a reef about 300m into the water is a calm area perfect for fishing, swimming or any water related activities. Sanur is also known for windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and jet skiing. The shore is also filled with many hotels, restaurants, shops and small massage parlors waiting to give tourists a massage.
Kuta Beach 1,5 hour drive from Ubud	The most popular beach amongst tourists in Bali, mostly for surfing and nightlife. Modern and developed, this 3 km white sandy stretch is packed with tourists from all over the world at any time of the year. Vendors sell refreshments, try to give you a massage, sell crafts, jewelry or want to make you a tattoo and are always willing to chat with newcomers.
Lovina 3 hours drive from Ubud	Name used for a series of villages that encompass the north of the island, literally meaning "I love Indonesia". Most beaches are small black - sandy coves lined with coconut trees. Renowned for dolphins that come buy. Great area for snorkelers.

Beach facts

Culturally Balinese people believe that beaches are places of demons and therefore had for centuries built all their cities closer to the mountains rather than around the shores. In 1970's when Bali got opened for touristic developments local people thought that tourists were strange and couldn't believe why anyone would want to live near the beaches.
Most big beaches in Bali have sellers trying to strike a deal on tourists. Prices are negotiable, but the averages are: chair: RP 20,000, surf board: RP 50,000 per half a day, Coca Cola: RP 6,000 - 8,000, massage: RP 50,000 per hour.
When its Full Moon expect to see low tide in the morning and high around 3 pm and the opposite when its New Moon (high tide in the morning and low in the afternoon). This is particularly true in Sanur.