Best Bali Beaches for a Vacation to Remember
Rumination is walking barefoot on a pristine sandy beach. Every time the tiny sand particles touch my feet; my entirety is brushed by innumerous coral deposits that took millions of years to form. It’s a journey into the past, a journey through time, to a period when I was probably a different person in a different life. It’s the same sensation I get when I see sandcastles because every child’s perception is likely an introspection of their reality from another birth.
Isn’t it fascinating how weathering and pulverisation coalesce bits of shelled critters that lay on the beach by the waves, just waiting for you to feel them beneath your skin and bones? They travel long distances for that, and so do you! This notion makes me love beaches even more. A thought that recited itself over and again during my recent trip to Bali. While each Bali beach is a hideaway in its own right, here are a handful that will draw you even more than normal.
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Sanur Beach
Sanur’s soft sandy beach is Bali’s lovely little piece of the island, located away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta. The majority of visitors come here to either achieve a state of serenity or to charter a mini-cruise to Nusa Lembongan or Penida Island. Sanur’s tranquillity extends along a long route of natural beauty, regardless of which of the two trails is the case. What’s noteworthy about this beach is that it was used, by Dutch invasion troopers to enter Bali in the early 1900s. And, similarly, Japanese soldiers throughout WWII. Despite this, the silent lagoons speak solely of love, not of war.
When you arrive, you will observe a prolonged coastline protected by reefs. This means that the beach’s mild, shallow waters are suitable for water activities such as snorkelling and swimming. In addition, the beachfront is bordered by a variety of attractive bars and cafés. This beach is illuminated by live musical performances in the evenings, and also serves as a launching point for people interested in exploring the panoplies of adjacent islands during the day.
Kelingking Beach
Kelingking is the tiniest finger on the right hand. So, to have your translation of a pinky promise, name it a Kelingking promise. But, that aside, Bali’s Kelingking Beach is another isolated wonder surrounded by blue waves and limestone foreland. This renowned cliff, encrusted in gorgeous white sand, is one of the top sites to see on Nusa Penida island.
More so because it provides breathtaking vistas of natural formations and a cliff fashioned like a T-Rex Dinosaur.
Travel to the southern shore of Bunga Mekar village to reach this secluded beach. To reach the shore, though, you must descend hundreds of steep stairs.
Angel’s Billabong Beach
Angel’s Billabong on Nusa Penida Island is another stunning Balinese beach. Locals will tell you that this beach is named Angel Billabong because it was formerly a favourite bathing site for Angels. Billabong, on the other hand, refers to a river’s dead end.
This is one of the most excellent beaches to swim on a clear and low tide day. It’s a swimmer’s paradise in part because it’s emerald-coloured, and the natural infinity pool is one of the most incredible places to get up close with Manta-Rays. When nature breeds enchantment, it is limitless and free of constraints. Angel Billabong Beach, worded between granite cliffs, smoothly harmonises with the water. To see Manta-Rays, you must swim in the ocean beneath the rocks.
Broken Beach
Broken Beach, or Pantai Pasih Uug as the locals call it, is another endearing Nusa Penida Island characteristic. The name Broken Beach refers to the natural development of an archway that allows water to flow in and out of the ocean. This stunning cove is adjacent to Angel Billabong and much closer to the Manta-Ray viewpoint. What distinguishes this beach is that it is girded by 600 ft towering cliffs, with a 320 ft tunnel-like opening excavated right in the centre.
According to legend, the hole was bored a million years ago after a limestone slope crumbled, leaving the sea abrasion to do its handiwork. Nature created a spectacular backdrop that is now a popular destination for panoramic photography. The shallow water creates a lovely natural infinity pool and is a popular swimming place for tourists.
Dream Beach or The Devil’s Tear
Dream Beach, also known as the Devil’s Tear, is a must-see when visiting Nusa Penida Island. This is said to be the most fantastic sunset spot on the island. However, I believe that simply sitting on the natural formations and watching the big waves crash against the rock cliffs elicits a massive cognitive process.
Some adrenaline seekers even go cliff jumping, but I’m not sure how safe it is, so I wouldn’t recommend it. Because of the glorious vigour of the waves that smash the cliffs every five minutes, I believe this location is also known as Devil’s tears. From the opposing end, this subterranean pool is a delightful sight to behold! However, be cautious as you stroll through the jagged structures.
