Sanur Beach

Built a long the beach, the hotel of sanur are ideal in the early morning, for the coast there faces the sun rising over Nusa Penida. On the clearest days, Lombok's Rinjani volcano floats distantly above its collar of clouds, with Bali's own Gunung Agung closer by elegant triangular sail of fishing Prahus glide on the calm sea. These boat are called Jukung also called Perahu and there are many for hire for trips along the shore. at low tide, the waters recede leaving great swathes of sand and coral that strech for hundreads of meters to the reef. It is then that villagers wander among tidepools to collect coral. The famous fishing village of Sanur is located on the eastern coastline of Bali. Sheltered by a coral reef, the grand mountains of central Bali compose a superb view east across the bay. Sanur is set among lush tropical gardens, and its quality hotels and resorts offer an excellent alternative for those who prefer a slower-paced holiday.

The yellow sand beach is safe and numerous water sports - swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, outrigger sailing and windsurfing - are on offer. A visit to Turtle Island (Serangan) by hired boat is also highly recommended for a close encounter with these beautiful sea creatures. For land-based activities: visit the magnificent cottage and surrounding gardens of the early twentieth century Belgian painter, Le Mayeur; try your hand at kite-flying; play a round of golf at the nine-hole local course; experience a colorful temple festival; or shop at Sanur's lively beach market for some bargains.

During the evening the choices are equally as varied, with a huge selection of restaurants and elegant nightclubs making a choice difficult. Most hotels and resorts also feature traditional music and dance performances. At night time, fishermen wade by torchlight to catch shrimp and bait. It is easy to spend a day around Sanur, lazing by the pool-side, walking on the beach of following parth through the surrounding hamlets, rice fields and coconut groves. you can take a look at the coral pyramid in the sea temple or the old pillar inscription at Belanjong / south of Sanur. In the evening the choices are several relax on the beach (especially around the full moon) or on the porch of a bungalow. Wander down to the beach market and try the local food stalls.