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Sanur is thought for being one of the crucial quiet and household pleasant areas of Bali Indonesia, however there are additionally loads of good issues to do there.

Households will love the laid again ambiance and chill eating places at Sanur Seashore, and the dawn views listed below are a few of the greatest you’ll find wherever in Bali.

This sleepy seaside city on the southeast coast of Bali was one of many authentic birthplaces of tourism on the island, and it’s nonetheless fashionable for its good lodges, buying, breakfast, massages, and easy accessibility to the Nusa islands.

With out additional ado, right here is our full journey information for what to do in Sanur!

The place To Keep In Sanur

 

The place Is Sanur?

First issues first — the place is Sanur situated?

Sanur (pronounced sah-noor) is situated within the southeast nook of Bali island, throughout from Denpasar and the principle metropolis middle.

The Sanur space primarily consists of the seashore and the principle avenue (Jalan Danau Tamblingan), in addition to the Ngurah Rai Bypass and a bit of land west of the Bypass.

The primary vacationer space is concentrated east of the Bypass. That is the place most vacationers keep, and it has most (however not all) of the lodges, eating places, sights, and actions in Sanur.

Most vacationers right here don’t enterprise into the world west of the Bypass in any respect, though it does have some hidden gems, together with a couple of good eating places and rice paddies. I’m certain this space will grow to be extra vital as tourism continues to increase.

 

How To Get Round Sanur

When you’re staying on Sanur Seashore or Danau Tamblingan avenue, the entire space is fairly walkable and most issues are shut sufficient to be reached on foot.

Bluebird taxis are at all times obtainable for brief rides round Sanur, however the costs are a bit inflated for vacationers. It’s cheaper to make use of ride-hailing apps like Seize and Go-Jek, and the native taxis in Sanur don’t appear to battle this in any respect (not like in Ubud the place the native taxi mafia could also be extra protecting of their turf).

If you wish to do some exploring exterior of city, you’ll have to hire a scooter or rent a non-public automobile and driver (each of those could be booked on-line). Airport transfers to Sanur from the Bali airport may also be organized together with your lodge or booked on-line.

 

Finest Issues To Do In Sanur Bali

 

1. Sanur Seashore Dawn

Sanur Seashore might not rank up there with a few of the greatest seashores in Bali, nevertheless it definitely shines (no pun supposed) as top-of-the-line dawn spots on the island.

The mixture of a cool morning breeze, birds chirping, fishermen wading out on the reef, the Mount Agung volcano within the distance, and the general dawn show right here is simply plain magic. Typically you’ll be able to even see the distant define of Mount Rinjani in Lombok.

Dawn on the seashore is certainly top-of-the-line issues to do in Sanur! It’s an effective way to begin the day.

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2. Sanur Boardwalk

Sanur Seashore has a really lengthy shoreline (round 7 kilometers) and there’s a paved foot path all the way in which, so it’s excellent for a morning stroll, jog, or bicycle journey.

It’s a pleasant scenic path lined with fishing boats, lodge gardens, and seashore eating places, and you may sometimes get views of the Mount Agung volcano within the distance.

When you’re on the lookout for what to do in Sanur, the boardwalk is a superb place to begin! The entire public seashore space is free to enter, and sunbeds or bicycles can often be rented for round 25k Rupiah per day.

The most effective place to hire bicycles is at Warung Sports activities in Jalan Pantai Sindhu, in any other case you’ll find different locations to hire them alongside the Sanur boardwalk.

For yoga lovers, there’s additionally a free morning yoga class every single day at Pantai Karang. It begins at 7:30 AM and everyone seems to be welcome, simply take part with a mat or towel.

Since 2023, the entire strolling path on the seashore has been renovated to make it wider. That is welcome information as a result of the boardwalk can get fairly busy within the mornings.

 

3. Sanur Seashore

To be sincere, Sanur seashore can’t compete with the nicest seashores in Bali, as a result of there’s simply an excessive amount of seaweed alongside the shore and the sand is just not actually white or particular.

There are a couple of exceptions, however most components of the seashore are simply common. Nonetheless, Sanur is nice for households, and that’s why so many expats and Balinese locals like to come back to the seashore right here.

Calm sea waves and shallow water make it a really perfect place for youths to swim, and there’s a implausible breeze in the summertime months (Could by means of August).

       
 
 

4. Sanur Festivals

The Sanur space is dwelling to a variety of enjoyable seasonal festivals in Bali. These are free to go to and it may be an incredible exercise for households and anybody eager to see Balinese arts and tradition.

Listed below are the principle festivals in Sanur you must try:

• Bali Kite Competition (July/August). It is a yearly pageant held in Sanur the place tons of of artistic kites fly the skies in a enjoyable form of competitors. In the course of the dry season in Indonesia (Could by means of September), Bali will get good sturdy winds from the east, so Sanur has excellent climate for kite flying. The primary occasion of the pageant is often held in July or August, and you may see all types of gigantic and quirky kites, generally as much as 100 meters lengthy!
• Sanur Village Competition (July/August). That is one other yearly pageant celebrated in Sanur Seashore since 2006, that includes Balinese arts, meals, and tradition. There’s even a conventional boat present and competitors with the colourful ‘jukung’ fishing boats.
• Bali Arts Competition (June/July). Also called PKB or Pesta Kesenian Bali, that is Indonesia’s longest-running arts pageant, which began in 1979. It’s celebrated yearly, and the pageant lasts for a whole month in Denpasar metropolis, only a 10 minute drive from Sanur. The spotlight of this pageant is the large parade on the opening day of the pageant, which options all types of wonderful Balinese costumes and music.

 

5. Sea Turtle Launch

When you’re fortunate, you’ll be able to generally be a part of a sea turtle launch at Sanur Seashore, though it’s not as widespread as the turtle launch at Kuta Seashore.

Olive ridley sea turtles nonetheless like to put their eggs at Sanur and the opposite Bali seashores once in a while, so that they must be picked as much as maintain them secure from predators and folks strolling on the seashore.

When the infants hatch, you’ll be able to launch them to the ocean with a donation. It’s a enjoyable exercise for households, and it advantages sea turtle conservation, which is vital in Bali.

This exercise comes from the Turtle Conservation and Training Heart (TCEC) on close by Serangan island, which is supported by the WWF and has been engaged on sea turtle repopulation and schooling in Bali since 2006.

There are often batches of child sea turtles launched someplace on Sanur Seashore a minimum of a couple of times a month. Turtle releases are extra widespread throughout the mid summer season months (June by means of August), however they’ll occur at any time of 12 months.

If you wish to be a part of, your greatest guess is to ask round with Genius Cafe or Byrdhouse, they usually can most likely let you know when the following turtle launch is occurring in Sanur.

Learn Extra: Bali Sea Turtle Launch

 

6. ICON Mall

The ICON Mall simply opened in northern Sanur and it’s the most important mall in Bali, with dozens of retailers and eating places, cultural exhibits, an IMAX theater, and plans for a butterfly park and seashore membership.

Lots of people have been upset about this mall coming to Sanur, which is comprehensible as a result of this has at all times been often called one of many quiet sides of Bali, and it appears inevitable that the mall goes to convey extra site visitors, noise, and vacationers to this space.

I’ve blended emotions concerning the mall. I prefer it, however I want it wasn’t in Sanur. It belongs in Kuta or Denpasar. But it surely’s right here to remain, so we would as properly profit from it. It appears like a pleasant mall, and it ought to be nice for households with children. As soon as the novelty wears off, I’m hoping it doesn’t have a huge effect on site visitors both. I assume we’ll see.

The ICON Mall had a comfortable opening on June 7, 2024, and a few issues are nonetheless a piece in progress. Extra information and photos shall be coming quickly.

 

7. Sanur Seashore Golf equipment

The Sanur space isn’t actually identified for seashore golf equipment (but), however a couple of good ones have began to pop up, reminiscent of Byrdhouse.

There was additionally the Artotel Seashore Membership, nevertheless it closed down throughout Covid, and it stays to be seen if it’ll be renovated and reopened.

The best way a seashore membership works is you pay an entrance price, and you then get a meals and beverage credit score together with entry to a pool, playground, and beachfront lounge with WiFi and sunbeds.

 

8. Le Mayeur Museum

It is a small museum devoted to a Thirties Belgian painter and his Balinese spouse. It’s arrange of their former home in north Sanur Seashore (GPS right here).

Critiques are blended, as a result of the work are good, however the maintenance has been poor and there’s no air-con. Entrance price is 50k Rupiah for foreigners.

The primary motive to go to this place is to get a small peek into what the actual Bali was like within the outdated days earlier than mass tourism, malls, and the web.
 

9. Sanur Rice Fields

These are some rice fields close to Sanur which might be just about unknown to vacationers, however they’re simply as inexperienced as any of the others in Bali Indonesia.

There’s a brand new strolling path in good situation, and you may take your bicycle or scooter on it for a pleasant scenic journey.

With the excessive velocity of improvement in Bali and particularly the Sanur/Denpasar space, sadly these rice paddies might not be round for for much longer earlier than they’re changed by buildings. So get pleasure from them when you can!

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10. Sindhu Evening Market

It is a small evening market in northern Sanur the place you should purchase native cooked meals like Nasi Campur, Satay, and Nasi Goreng at very cheap costs.

It’s fashionable with locals and vacationers alike, and it’s also possible to discover contemporary veggies, fruits, and fruit juices (together with durian)!

The evening market is formally open from 6 PM till 11 PM, nevertheless it often begins earlier, and generally it will possibly go as late as 1 AM if it’s a busy evening.
 

11. Sanur Water Sports activities

Sanur seashore is likely one of the hottest locations to do water sports activities in Bali.

There isn’t worthwhile browsing or snorkeling on this space (despite the various dive outlets in Sanur), however the seashore is a superb place to do parasailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet snowboarding, banana boats, and many others.

If you’d like a novel expertise, it’s also possible to rent one of many native fishermen to take you round on a conventional ‘jukung’ fishing boat. I’ve seen some nice fish caught within the waters right here.

 

12. Sanur Therapeutic massage & Spa

Virtually each third constructing in Sanur is a therapeutic massage store.

Balinese therapeutic massage is implausible and the costs could be very inexpensive, at 100k Rupiah ($7 USD) or much less for a 1 hour physique therapeutic massage or foot therapeutic massage.

Just a few of the best rated therapeutic massage locations in Sanur are The Nest, KOA Boutique, and Leha Leha Spa. These locations are terrific and you might want reservations, however actually you’ll be able to go to only about any spa and get a very good expertise.

Lots of the excessive finish resorts in Sanur even have their very own spa and therapeutic massage facilities, that are often expensive however high notch.

We’ve by no means had a nasty therapeutic massage wherever in Bali. It’s the right solution to unwind after a full day of mountain climbing or touring.

 

13. Sanur Eating places

Sanur is loaded with nice cafes and eating places, particularly for breakfast.

You possibly can sip a espresso by the seashore together with your toes within the sand, or get pleasure from one of many many eating places lining Jalan Danau Tamblingan (the principle avenue).

That is far from a whole checklist, however these are only a few suggestions:

• Breakfast — Luhtu’s Espresso Store, The Glass Home, Each day Baguette, Canvas Cafe, Bread Basket, Anomali Espresso, Over The Moon, Soul On The Seashore, Cafe Smorgas, and Kopi Kiosk
• Dinner — Naga Eight, Lilla Pantai, Seagrass By The Seashore, Enviornment Pub & Restaurant, Kayu Manis, Omang Omang, TAPHA, Sand Seashore Bar & Restaurant, Apa Kabar, and Tandjung Sari
• Ethnic — Taqisa (Mexican), Kokoya (Japanese), Naga Eight (Chinese language), Oh My Thai (Thai), Hanoi by MeVui (Vietnamese), Saigon Cafe (Vietnamese), Massimo (Italian), Trattoria (Italian), Bella Italia (Italian), The Lebanesian Warung (Center Japanese), Curry In Bali (Indian), Warung Kecil (Indonesian), and Gong Restaurant (Balinese)
• Dessert — Massimo, Gelato Manufacturing facility, Bettybake, Gelato Secrets and techniques, Bali Bon Bon, and Ruth’s Truffles

You too can discover loads of low-cost and genuine Indonesian ‘warungs’ (little household owned eating places) for those who look within the facet alleys of Sanur or throughout the Ngurah Rai Bypass.

We plan to cowl meals and eating places in additional element with one other journey information in a while, so maintain a watch out for that!

 
 

14. Memento Buying

Buying is likely one of the hottest issues to do in Sanur, so it’s an incredible place to choose up your Bali souvenirs earlier than leaving Indonesia.

Some individuals go to Artasedana (previously Hardy’s), which has fastened costs, however you probably have time to go searching you may get higher offers from the small outlets on Tamblingan avenue or Sanur Seashore, the place haggling is predicted.

Yow will discover the same old souvenirs like keychains and fridge magnets, or all kinds of good handmade crafts like wooden carvings, work, and rattan luggage.

Bali can also be identified for espresso beans, spices, oils, lace, ceramics, and silverworks, and you’ll find all of this stuff in Sanur too.

 

15. Pura Blanjong Temple

Pura Blanjong is an historical Balinese Hindu temple situated in south Sanur, on the principle avenue of Jalan Danau Poso.

Though it’s not almost as lovely or photogenic because the greatest temples in Bali, some may discover the historical past right here attention-grabbing.

There’s a stone pillar at Pura Blanjong that is likely one of the oldest artifacts in Bali, and it has inscriptions telling concerning the first recorded Balinese king (Sri Kesari Warmadewa) and his army victories.

Learn Extra: Finest Temples In Bali
 

16. Pool Day Passes

A few of the lodges in Sanur promote day passes for his or her pool, so you’ll be able to swim and benefit from the sunbeds and different good services with out staying in a single day.

When you’re visiting Bali on a finances, a day go like this may be an effective way to get your ‘pool repair’ a couple of times with out breaking the financial institution. At numerous occasions, pool day passes have been supplied by Prama, Swiss-Belresort, Gazebo Seashore Lodge, Puri Santrian, InterContinental, Taksu, and different lodges in Sanur.

A traditional worth for that is about 50k to 100k Rupiah per particular person for the day, though it could be increased if there’s meals and drinks included. You possibly can inquire with the lodges immediately to substantiate pricing and availability.

 

17. Pod Chocolate Store

Pod Chocolate is legendary in Bali, they usually have a pleasant store in north Sanur the place you’ll be able to replenish on their wonderful chocolate bars and spreads.

You’ve most likely seen their chocolate on the market within the Bali airport earlier than, however this native store close to Sanur has a much bigger choice and higher costs. It’s additionally simpler to go to than their primary chocolate manufacturing facility, which is in north/central Bali (Mengwi space).

Pod Bali has free chocolate tasting right here (so you’ll be able to attempt before you purchase), which is nice as a result of they’ve greater than 20 flavors on the market now!

 
 

Extra Issues To Do Close to Sanur

 

18. Plaza Renon Mall

It is a small shopping center within the Renon space of Denpasar metropolis, simply quarter-hour from Sanur.

It has a number of good eating places and occasional outlets, in addition to a grocery store, pharmacy, and multi-screen cinema.

Plaza Renon is an efficient place to hang around, however it may be a bit crowded on the weekends since plenty of locals like to come back right here.

 

19. Taman Competition

It is a spooky deserted theme park simply exterior of Sanur that’s was a little bit of a darkish tourism object through the years.

Taman Competition closed in 1997 throughout the Asian monetary disaster and an total hunch in curiosity from vacationers on the time. The $100 million USD park initially featured a pretend volcano and a pit stuffed with crocodiles, however now it’s coated with graffiti and consumed by jungle. Even bats are beginning to take up residence right here.

Clearly exploring a haunted park like this isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, however I assumed it was fascinating to see the enormous banyan bushes beginning to swallow up the buildings. It’s just like the Angkor Wat of theme parks!

There’s a small entrance price to go to Taman Competition (we paid 20k Rupiah), and you may discover the world for so long as you want, however be sure you convey mosquito spray!

 

20. Bajra Sandhi Monument

That is an imposing monument in Bali’s capital metropolis of Denpasar, only a 10 minute drive from Sanur.

It’s devoted to the struggles of the Balinese individuals over the centuries, and the within has an air conditioned museum that was opened in 2003.

Personally I believe it appears just like the creepy fortress of some film villain, nevertheless it’s nonetheless an attention-grabbing design.

Lots of native {couples} love to do prewedding pictures right here, and it has an enormous courtyard space with some good strolling paths.

 

21. Nusa Dua Camel Safari

You are able to do camel rides on the seashore in Nusa Dua, simply 30 or 40 minutes from Sanur.

The rides begin on the Hilton Bali Resort in Nusa Dua, however they’re run by a unique firm referred to as Bali Camel Safaris (you’ll be able to e-book with them through WhatsApp at ☎ +62 812-3615-8243).

The camel journey is nothing spectacular, only a brief stroll on the seashore for 30-60 minutes, however for those who’ve by no means rode a camel earlier than it may be a enjoyable expertise for the primary time.
 

22. Bali Zoo

The Bali Zoo has plenty of nice wildlife, together with some species which might be native to Indonesia.

You may get your image taken with tropical birds right here, and the park services and animal care appear good too. I believe it’s top-of-the-line issues to do close to Sanur.

The zoo is only a 30 minute drive north from Sanur.

Learn Extra: Bali Zoo Overview

 

23. Bali Fowl Park

When you’ve been to the Bali Zoo and also you’re eager to see extra tropical birds, there’s a hen and reptile park only a brief distance away that has over 1,000 unique hen species.

The Bali Fowl Park additionally has a reptile middle with crocodiles and Komodo dragons, and you may maintain iguanas or turtles.

The park is only a 30 minute drive north from Sanur.

 

24. Nusa Islands

Sanur occurs to be the principle bounce off level for visiting the Nusa islands, a bunch of three small islands close to the east coast of Bali Indonesia.

Nusa Penida Island has a few of the most wonderful surroundings wherever within the Bali province, so you possibly can simply spend every week exploring this island and its smaller twins, Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan.

There are a bunch of speedboat firms making this journey every day from the comfortable new harbor in north Sanur, and the journey to the Nusa islands solely takes about 45 minutes.

You possibly can even go to the Nusa islands on a day journey and return to Bali in the identical day for those who’re so inclined, though I believe it’s price staying longer!

Learn Extra: Nusa Penida Journey Information

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Finest Seashore In Sanur

I believe one of the best seashore in Sanur may be the sandy little part in entrance of Tandjung Sari Lodge, which is a part of Segara Seashore. This spot has comfortable white sand, palm bushes, and sunbeds, and the employees rake and clear the seashore frequently, preserving it trying actually immaculate.

One other good seashore in Sanur is the lengthy stretch in entrance of Hyatt Regency, which is lined with colourful jukung boats, and has nice views of the Mount Agung volcano within the distance.
 

Sanur Seashore Sellers

Like many of the fashionable seashores in Bali, Sanur has sellers who stroll round and attempt to generate profits by peddling their wares to you: paper followers, knives, kites, bracelets, and different handmade trinkets. They’re simply making an attempt to feed themselves and pay the payments.

The seashore sellers in Sanur aren’t almost as aggressive as those in Kuta, however a few of them are nonetheless pushy at occasions, which could be a bit annoying for those who’re simply eager to get pleasure from your meal or chill out on the seashore.

On the principle avenue of Jalan Danau Tamblingan, you get the identical factor from taxi drivers and native transport making an attempt to give you excursions round Bali. I discover the taxi touts extra annoying as they’ll even yell to you from the opposite facet of the road whenever you’re clearly preoccupied.

Except you’re genuinely fascinated by one thing they’re promoting, it’s greatest to keep away from participating in any dialog or eye contact with them as this may solely encourage them to maintain pestering you. Don’t say ‘possibly later’ both, as they’ll maintain you to your phrase!

For me, one of the best resolution is to smile, shake my head no, and maintain strolling. In any other case, in the event that they catch you when you’re sitting on the seashore, often a easy ‘no’ or ‘tidak’ (tee-dah) will do the job. When you give them cash simply to depart you alone, you then’re more likely to be surrounded by different seashore sellers wanting the identical factor!

 

What To Do In Sanur At Evening

Though Sanur isn’t identified for nightlife, there are some issues to do for those who go searching.

The Sindhu market in north Sanur will get vigorous at evening, and it often goes till a minimum of 11 PM. Yow will discover low-cost native meals there, plus contemporary fruit and veggies.

For bars, you may have a number of selections in each space of Sanur, like Casablanca, Enviornment Pub, Bamboo Bar, and Sand Seashore Bar. There are too many to checklist.

Sanur isn’t a sundown watching spot because it faces east. In all probability the one solution to catch a very good sundown in Sanur is a romantic dinner on the rooftop of the Maya Resort.

Maya has a pleasant elevated rooftop for fancy dinners, and you will get some nice panoramic views of the sundown from there. You possibly can e-book this dinner with them immediately right here.
 

Is Sanur Secure?

Sure, Sanur could be very secure. It’s generally called one of many most secure areas in Bali. Simply take regular precautions and also you shouldn’t have any points.

I’ve introduced my digital camera gear to the seashore at the hours of darkness many occasions for dawn, and there are often loads of different photographers there taking dawn pics.

Even earlier than dawn, a number of individuals begin jogging the trail at Sanur Seashore. Violent crime is uncommon in Bali, and Indonesia on the whole.

The primary factor to be careful for is drive-by telephone snatchings, which do occur in some components of Bali once in a while, so simply bear in mind to place away your telephone whenever you’re by a busy street with passing motorbikes.

 

Snorkeling In Sanur

When you’re anticipating nice snorkeling spots in Sanur, you’ll be dissatisfied. You could get fortunate and see some fish and coral, however on the whole the visibility is just not nice and there actually isn’t a lot to see underwater in Sanur.

The excellent news is that it’s simple to do a day journey from Sanur to Nusa Penida island, the place you’ll be able to snorkel with some implausible fish and coral. In reality, Nusa Penida is likely one of the greatest locations on this planet to swim with manta rays and large mola mola fish.

You possibly can go to Nusa Penida and prepare a snorkeling tour your self at Toyapakeh boat harbor, or it’s additionally attainable to e-book this on-line as a day tour departing from Bali, full with lodge pickup and velocity boat switch.

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When To Go to Bali

The most effective time to go to Sanur is dependent upon what you’re on the lookout for:

☁ Bali’s wet season runs from November to April. The climate throughout the day could be sizzling and humid, at 32 to 35 °C (90 to 95 °F), nevertheless it’s much less crowded throughout this time, and the rain is generally within the night or at evening.

☀ From Could to August, the temps are cooler, and it’s extra breezy and sunny. That is the windy season and it’s the nicest climate. It’s additionally the excessive season for vacationers, so it’s usually extra crowded.

Aside from the Sanur festivals (which solely occur throughout the windy season), you’ll be able to expertise any of the opposite sights on this Sanur journey information all 12 months spherical!

 

Extra Bali Journey Ideas

Thanks for trying! I hope you loved this checklist of one of the best issues to do in Sanur Bali!

We plan so as to add extra tricks to this Sanur journey information sooner or later, so please test again once more later.

Within the meantime, don’t neglect to take a look at my full Bali Journey Information for extra ideas, information, and pictures!
 

Sanur Motels

 

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