Bali Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Bali, Indonesia)

Bali has been on the tourist trail since the 1970s and combines a rich culture with azure seas, fine beaches and related tourist attractions. The island of Bali has a fantastic tourist infrastructure, with big resorts, international hotels and restaurants, and quality attractions, yet also offers the chance to get away from it all in its mountainous interior and traditional villages.

The main tourist attractions on Bali are the beaches and the weather, with Kuta Beach, in the south of the island, being a major highlight. This place has it all - sun, surf, bronzed bodies, and a pumping nightlife. Other notable areas include nearby and quieter Sanur, laid-back Nusa Dua, the bustling capital Denpasar, and cultured Ubud.

Kuta Beach

Address: Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia, ID
Kuta Beach is the most popular beach and the main attraction on the island of Bali.

It is mainly famed for its fine sands and buzzing nightlife and also has good surf in-season. Kuta also has a vibrant shopping scene as well as a huge amount of hotels and restaurants.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Lovina Beach

Address: Bali, Indonesia, ID
Lying on the northern coastline of Bali, Lovina Beach offers something quite different to the sands of Kuta. Lovina Beach is the place to come if you want to explore the island's best coral reefs and is the pefect spot for both snorkelling and scuba dining. This part of the island is also the most likely place where you will see wild dolpins jumping in the sea, and tends to be noticeably quieter than the more touristy resorts located some 100 km / 62 miles to the south.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Sanur Beach

Address: Sanur Beach, Bali, Indonesia, ID
Sanur Beach is a lot more laid back than busy Kuta and there is plenty of space to spread out on the sand. Sanur also has a large traditional village where tourists can get in among the locals at the many markets, small shops and cafés. Although fairly low-key, Sanur's best nightlife is enjoyed in its big hotels.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Ubud

Address: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, ID
Ubud is a strikingly beautiful region of Bali, situated in the mountains to the north of Kuta Beach and Denpasar. It is a traditional town surrounded by many ancient villages and attractions, such Penestanan and Peliatan, and is also home to the Balinese royal family. There is a thriving art scene in Ubud and an array of temples.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Surfing

Address: Bali, Indonesia, ID
Bali has some excellent surfing attractions, with conditions being suitable for beginners up to intermediate level surfers. The most popular breaks are in the south of the island in Kuta and around Nusa Dua. Kuta is good for beginners and also has the allure of the day and nightlife, while experienced surfers should head for Bukit Peninsula in the southwest. Bingin, Impossibles and Uluwatu are all big Bukit breaks.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Denpasar

Address: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, ID
The capital of Bali has most of the traffic and pollution and is thus best for a day trip as opposed to staying here. The more discerning traveller may prefer to stay in Denpasar however, owing to its many excellent museums - including the vaunted Bali Museum, and tree-lined avenues. There is also a traditional market here.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Bali Barat National Park

Address: Bali Barat National Park, Bali, Indonesia, ID
Tel: +62 0365 610 60
Encompassing parts of the north coast and the forested south, the Bali Barat National Park is loaded with animals and wildlife attractions, and is best visited at the end of the dry season, around August to December. It features the Bali starling, one of the world's rarest birds, as well as elusive leopards, Javan buffalo and barking deer. When trekking in the Bali Barat National Park, you will need to pay for a tour guide who can lead you to the best spots in the morning.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge for guide

Kintamani

Address: Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia, ID
Kintamani is an out of the way historical city in Bali's mountainous region and was the main city here 1,000 years ago. It lies amid fantastic scenery and features the island's largest lake nearby, which sits inside a volcanic crater. In addition, there are quiet beaches as well as hot springs.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free