Sanur

On the island of Bali, there are many stunningly beautiful and pleasant places to relax . One of them is Sanur, which is also the oldest resort of the island. For those who are not too pretentious in terms of accommodation, this place will seem like a paradise, and the prices will pleasantly surprise.

Where is Sanur in Bali?

As you know, the island of Bali is washed by three oceans and one sea. Looking at Sanur's photo on the map of Bali, you can see that he is directly in contact with the sea waters, as it is located on the southeast of the island . The climatic conditions of the resort make it a favorite place for tourists, because the air and water temperatures are stable here, without major changes at any time of the year. Because of the nature of the tides in this area, the beaches here are ideal for young children, since to a depth to swim, you need to pass at least 100 m.

What to see in Sanur (Bali)?

The main reason why they go to Sanur is a quiet beach holiday. It is here on the sea coast of Bali is the most beautiful sand. It has a fairly large fraction and an unusual yellow tinge. It is very like children, for whom playing with sand brings a lot of positive and useful for the development of fine motor skills. Sanur Beach in Bali is also popular with locals who come here with children on weekends.

Where Sanur officially ends, a beach with black volcanic sand begins. This place, though remote from hotels and shops, but very secluded. Very exotic look breakwater, which end in a gazebo near the water. Here you can admire the dawn, when in the distant haze the outlines of an ancient volcano are seen.

In addition to beach holidays in the resort of Sanur in Bali, you can do the following:

  1. Diving . The resort has a dive center, where certificates are issued to trained newcomers. However, to see the underwater world of Bali, you will have to sail away from the island. If you want to dive in the company of like-minded people, then you can order a dive safari for the whole day.
  2. Surfing . To saddle a wave, you will have to sail at least 300 m from the shore, but for beginners, this is the best place for training, because there are no high waves and dangerous undercurrents.
  3. The museum. In Sanur, once lived the famous painter-impressionist Le Mayer, and now tourists are given the opportunity to visit his house-museum, in which everything was preserved in its original form. Among all the sights of Sanur this is quite unusual.
  4. Mangrove forest. A peculiar 600-hectare natural park with hiking trails and birdwatching shelters awaits its guests from 8:00 to 16:00 every day except Sunday.
  5. Park of birds . Just 15 minutes from Sanur there is a unique park, where more than 250 species of rare birds live and you can admire exotic plants. Such excursions in Sanur always attract numerous tourists.
  6. Festival of kites. If you visit Sanur in July, then you will definitely get to this colorful holiday , which every year is held by local authorities.
  7. Playground Peek A Boo. Children can visit this place for up to 10 years. Here a lot of entertainment for kids from a year old and older.
  8. The Temple of Blajong is located in the homonymous village near Sanur and is the oldest on the island of Bali.
  9. Disco. If you doubt the choice of a place of residence and consider Sanur or Nusa Dua , then it is better to choose the second option, since in Sanur there are only a couple of such places. This resort is more suitable for people emerging from youth, and families with kids.
  10. Taman Festival Park is located in the tourist area of ​​Sanur. This is an old abandoned building, located on a large territory - a place for fans of non-standard attractions. On such an exotic tour of young children should not be taken for security reasons.

Hotels in Sanur (Bali)

Choose a hotel to your liking in Sanur no problem. But at the same time, most of them do not always meet the expectations of comfort and coziness. Particularly often there are problems with silence, as children rest at the resort, which means that noise and din are provided to you. If you want privacy, it is better to rent a guest villa here. In this case, it will be possible to retire at least a little. Here is the ranking of the best hotels in Sanur in Indonesia, which lined the coastline with a length of 5 km:

Restaurants

The city of Denpasar , namely Sanur resort in Bali - is a large selection of cafes and restaurants with varied cuisine. Certainly it is worth trying the local food, which many tourists like because they are original. Those who prefer traditional European dishes, too, will be pleased - many chefs of restaurants in Bali have been practiced by the famous culinary masters of Europe.

What and where can I buy in Sanur?

Any fruit and vegetables can be purchased directly at the resort in the supermarket Hardy`s. In addition, they buy inexpensive clothing, perfumes and cosmetics. This place is good because you can pay by card, but do not keep cash with you.

Sanur's streets are full of souvenir shops and small cafes, where you can refresh yourself while shopping . A 15-minute walk from the resort there is a large hypermarket where everything is available: from food to clothes and furniture. But here it is necessary to pay in cash.

How to get to Sanur?

Since the resort is the outskirts of the city of Denpasar, it is not a problem to find it. Get to the resort usually from Ngurah Rai Airport . If you are resting in another part of the island, it's enough to take a motorbike or rent a taxi and go to the south-east coast.

The transport system of the resort, like the whole island, is quite ramified. There are a lot of two-wheeled vehicles from motorcycles to bicycles. By the way, along the entire beach line on Sanur stretches a running and bicycle path, on which cyclists can ride.