:: Sanur Beach - Bali Travel Guides ::
Sanur beach has long been
popular recreation site for people from Denpasar and
elsewhere. The palm lined beach curves from the Bali
Beach Hotel toward the south, facing the Indian Ocean
towards the east. The main attraction of Sanur beach is
the beaches with their very white sand and the beauty of
constantly calm water. Due to the protection of the
lagoon, this beach is one of the safest on the island,
and thus perfect for families. Offshore reefs protect
the beach and make it popular for windsurfing; boating
and other related water sports.
Sanur is also the place where the few remaining of
Brahman Kuasa villages found. Some of the charming
ritual procession such as Balis only all-female keris
dance is held in this area.The Prasasti Blanjong, an
emblazoned pillar here dated AD 913, is Balis earliest
behind the times relic and is now kept in a temple in
Blanjong village, southern part of Sanur.
Getting There
Sanur
beach
is easily reachable from Denpasar, about a five to ten
minute drive. You can get to Sanur from the airport by
Taxi. Tickets available at the airport taxi co-op
counter outside customs, near "left luggage".
Where to StayThe choice of accommodations in Sanur
ranges from the superior service and extensive
facilities of the larger luxury establishment. Make your
choice based on location rather than the number of
stars. Sanur can be divided into several sub-areas:The
Grand Bali Beach Hotel area. West and south of the
hotel, at the point where the black and the white sand
beaches meet. This northern section of Sanur is popular
with local crowds. Sindhu is east of JI. Bypass Ngurah
Rai, and south of JI. Segara Ayu. Extending south to the
first stretch of JI. Danau Tamblingan.
This
area is classier, with good hotels on the beach, night
and art markets, and good restaurants.Batu jimbar,
further south, has few hotels, but is the location of
expatriate and Indonesian jet set society mansions.
Exclusive beaches are reached via small lanes.Semawang
stretches south from the Bali Hyatt Hotel to the Sanur
Beach Hotel and beyond. It houses both the priciest
hotels and restaurants, as well as the red light
district
Dining Guide
The beachfront esplanade has restaurants, warung and
bars where you can catch a meal, a drink or a sea
breeze. Cheap warung and street food carts can be found
around Pasar Sindhu (night market), at the beach end of
Jl.Segara Ayu and along Jl.Danau Poso, at the southern
end of Sanur beyond the resort area. At the eastern end
of Jl.Kesumasari, several cheap eateries face a nice
stretch of beach. At the northern end of Jl Danau
Tamblingan, theres a bar and restaurant who has happy
hours and good quality standard tourist meals. For them
who are vegetarian, there is a few of restaurants and
cafes served vegetarian and health foods. For late-night
eaters, Sanur has several moderately priced Padang
restaurants open all night.
Moving Around
You can move around Sanur on foot while biking
around Sanur is also fun, try to rent one.
Other Things to See or DoYou can find almost every
watersport imaginable here like diving and snorkeling,
although not the best in Bali. Most of the facilities
are found right on the beach in front of the big hotels
Sanur is famous for its white coral temples (Pura Segara,
Pura Merta Sari). There are many small ones hidden away
along the south beach. In December and January, watch
the huge processions to the sea with purification
ceremonies on the beach. There are also often gamelan
rehearsals in the evenings at the various banjar.
Souvenir Tips
There is a night and art market in Sanur to buy some
souvenirs from Bali.
Tourist shops line all the main streets of Sanur.
Otherwise, go to the arcades in the main hotels for high
quality goods and no bargaining
It is quite common to bargain in markets, shops and art
shops for buyers, so having a good price is partly
dependent upon one's smartness in bargaining.
Travel Tips
Public transportation to and from the city are
easily available until well into night.
Sanur is an ideal base for trips to Bali's rice growing
heartland and the mountain areas. Rent a self-drive car
or a minibus with driver on a daily basis.
It's
good to speak a bit of the language of a country you are
visiting, or at least understand it, commonly used
expression or greetings - This will allow you to get
better involved with the people and culture. It also
helps to speak a bit of the language when bargaining for
souvenirs in the tourism areas, as a little knowledge
goes a long way to getting a better price!
Wear a light, airy, and casual clothes like cotton or
linen are the most comfortable in Bali's often humid
conditions.
Some hotels charge no extra cost for two children under
12 years old occupying the same room with parents. Ask
your hotel for more information about this.
Restaurants outside the hotels offer a greater variety
of food in a broad price range. Most close at 10 pm.
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