KOMPAS.com – The Island of the Gods is famous for its beautiful beaches which are favored not only by domestic tourists (wisnus), but also foreign tourists (tourists).
In addition to offering natural views, beaches in Bali also offer a number of interesting water tourism activities.
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Some famous beaches such as Kuta Beach or Jimbaran Beach are often visited by tourists to Bali.
However, if you want to enjoy the view of the beach in peace, here is a list of 10 hidden beach tourism options in Bali that have been Kompas.com summarized, Tuesday (8/9/2020).
1. Green Bowl Beach, Badung Regency
Generally, the beach is synonymous with panoramic views of the open sea and fine white sand. But the case is different with Green Bowl Beach.
This beach, which is located in Ungasan, South Kuta, has a rock with a cave full of bats in it.
Green Bowl Beach, in South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.Not only that, the atmosphere is quite quiet because Green Bowl Beach is not well known to most tourists.
The name of the beach is pinned because of its bowl-like shape at low tide. The beach is also surrounded by many green corals covered by moss.
To visit there, you have to go down more than 300 stairs first.
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Besides being able to relax and explore coral caves, tourists can also surf because Green Bowl Beach has big waves.
2. Nyang Nyang Beach, Badung Regency
Located in Pecatu Village, Badung Regency, this beach was once crowned by CNN Travel International as one of the best beaches in the world in 2018.
The golden yellow sandy coastline makes the beach look unique. In addition, Nyang Nyang Beach also has cliffs filled with green plants.
Nyang Nyang Beach in Bali is listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world that must be visited in 2018, by CNN international travel. The beach, which is located near Uluwatu Temple, offers views of the high rolling waves. The surfers’ beaches are directly opposite the Indian Ocean.
A number of activities can be done by tourists at Nyang Nyang Beach such as sunbathing, playing in the sand, camping, or paragliding from the Bukit Peninsula.
3. Tugel Bias Beach, Karangasem Kabupaten
Bias Tugel Beach, also known as White Sand Beach, is located in Padangbai Village, Karangasem Regency.
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Before enjoying the beauty of the beach, you have to go down the stairs which are quite steep. Even so, the worry will immediately disappear when you arrive at the beach area.
Because, you will immediately be greeted by white sand that looks very contrasting with the blue sea water, as well as views of large rocks flanking the beach.
Shifting slightly to the left side of the beach, visitors will see a small lagoon surrounded by coral rocks. You can swim and soak there.
Bias Tugel Beach in Padangbai Village, Manggis District, Karangasem Regency, Bali.However, if the sea water is high, tourists are advised not to swim because they can be carried away by the waves.
Some other activities that can be done while at Bias Tugel Beach are swimming and surfing on the beach, seeing the “fountain” phenomenon on the right side of the beach, and snorkeling.
The phenomenon referred to as water blow caused by sea water hitting the reef. The impact caused the water to shoot up and look like a fountain.
Suluban Beach in South Bali.4. Suluban Beach, Badung Regency
The beach which is also known as Blue Point is one of the exotic beaches frequented by foreign tourists because the waves are quite large.
Besides the waves, another charm offered by Suluban Beach in Pecatu Village, South Kuta is that the beach is “hidden” behind a series of limestone rocks.
Before enjoying the beauty of the beach, visitors must go down the stairs as far as 50 meters before returning down the small stairs in the middle of the rock cliffs.
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Arriving at the beach, you can swim or surf first before relaxing while exploring a small cave when the water is not high tide.
5. Atuh Beach, Nusa Penida
If you are in Nusa Penida, don’t forget to visit the eastern part of the island and visit Atuh Beach.
The reason is, the beach which has a cluster of coral cliffs offers a beauty that is no less beautiful than Raja Ampat in Papua. Even local residents call it Raja Lima.
Atuh Beach is located in Pejukutan, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali. Photo taken on Sunday (11/11/2018).
The beach also has several cliff jumping spots for visitors who are used to doing it. One spot even has a depth of up to about 3 meters.
However, the beach also offers other activities such as seeing the natural scenery from the top of the hill or exploring local cuisine.
6. Crystal Bay Beach, Nusa Penida
Still in Nusa Penida, this beach is located in Sakti Village. Its clear sea water makes it known as Crystal Bay.
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The beach, which is decorated with fine white sand, is flanked by two headlands covered with green grass.
One thing that might make Crystal Bay Beach difficult to forget is the existence of a small coral island in the middle of the sea.
Crystal Bay Beach in Sakti Village, Nusa Penida, Bali.The location is not so far from the beach, which is about 50 meters.
The coral island called Batu Mejineng is said to be a natural protector of the coast when there is a big wave.
Tourists can sunbathe while enjoying the sunset, swim by the beach, snorkel, or scuba diving.
Melasti Beach, one of the popular tourist attractions in Bali. 7. Melasti Beach, Badung Regency
The beach, which is often used as the center of Melasti Ceremony activities on certain days, is located in Ungasan Village, South Kuta District.
Not only offered the beauty of the beach panorama, tourists can also see the view of a small waterfall.
The underwater scenery is no less beautiful. Visitors can snorkeling to see the marine ecosystem that is very well preserved.
To get to Melasti Beach, you will pass two towering limestone hills on the right and left side of the road. In the past, the limestone hill covered the beauty of the beach before it was split in two.
8. Soka Beach, Tabanan Regency
This tourist spot is located in Antap Village, Selemadeg District. Unlike other beaches, Soka Beach has smooth and shiny black sand.
Soka Beach has big waves and strong sea waves. Swimming activities are advised not to be carried out so as not to be dragged by the waves.
However, you can do other activities such as walking on the sand and looking for some small crab nests.
Soka Beach in Antap Village, Tabanan Regency, Bali.Visitors can also enjoy views of the large coral rocks on the right and left sides of the beach. You can also go up the hill which can be followed to enjoy the panoramic view of the beach.
If you turn your eyes to the west side of the beach and the weather is sunny, you can see the majesty of Mount Batukaru.
9. Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida
The sea stretch of Diamond Beach is decorated by a number of karst cliffs that are tapered like gems. As a result the name “Diamond” was given to the beach.
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Located in the eastern part of Nusa Penida, Diamond Beach is located not so far from Atuh Beach and is still in the same area.
To play in the beach area, tourists must descend the stairs from the rocks along about 25 meters.
Diamond Beach is located on the island of Nusa Penida, Bali. Photo taken on Sunday (11/11/2018).While descending the stairs, you can enjoy the view off the coast from a height. When you arrive at the beach area, you can take fun photos while enjoying the beautiful sea water that is still clear.
However, swimming is prohibited because the waves are dangerous.
10. Yeh Leh Beach, Jembrana-Tabanan Regency
Yeh Leh Beach is located on the border of Jembrana and Tebanan Regencies. Precisely in Pengeragoan Village, Pekutatan District.
If Melasti Beach has a small waterfall, then Yeh Leh Beach has a river flow on its north side. Another uniqueness of the beach is the expanse of rocks that meet the beach.
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Another charm offered by Yeh Leh Beach is the green coral rocks on the beach which will be seen when the water is receding.
Regarding the activities that can be done there, visitors can try fishing while watching the sunset.
If you want to surf, Yeh Leh Beach is the right choice because the waves are quite big.
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