Without a doubt, beaches in Bali are decked with heaps of beauty. Unfortunately, due to the number of visitors coming to this island seems to go up every year, it’s not easy to find a nice beach without having an elbow room to treat yourself to some relaxation. Most of the beaches in Bali are indeed overcrowded these days. Sometimes, on your vacation, all you want is to escape the crowds and get away to find yourself in a solitary spot. Well, you can always look a bit harder to discover under-the-radar beach destinations.
Honestly speaking, there are innumerable beaches in Bali that have been called ‘secret’ or ‘hidden’, but they actually don’t deserve that title. In a popular tourist destination like Bali, there are no secret beaches anymore. However, we can still discover a few gems hidden away from the gaze of the mobs. The true beauty of Bali lies in these hidden beaches. You may find these lesser-known beaches mentioned below useful for your next trip. At the end of the day, whichever beach you would finally end up on, a little sand between your toes always takes away your woes.
1. Suluban Beach
This beach is suited for surfers, also known as Blue Point Beach has a cave with a unique and exotic structure that gives a mysterious and mystical impression.
The best time to visit this beach is at low tide. Beaches become wider and more space to relax. Other than that, it’s safer too. Sunset here is no less beautiful. It’s better if you order a cold drink, find a good spot, or sit at one of the bars here, then your sunset will be perfect
2. Tembeling Beach – Nusa Penida
This beach is somehow hidden behind the beauty of Nusa Penida that many people know. This does not mean that this beach cannot compete with other destinations. Precisely because of its beauty that not many people know about, this beach is included in the list of Hidden Beaches in Bali.
This beach is located behind a dense forest, has a natural pool, there is a cave that leads to the beach, and is surrounded by a large cliff wall.
Similar to other hidden gems, you have to pass through a winding forest or a narrow path for 30 minutes. Not finished there, thereafter, you have to go down a lot of stairs. You can rest in a very charming natural pool. But don’t be complacent because the view when you reach the beach is amazing
3. Atuh Beach – Nusa Penida
A wise man said, “Effort never betrays results”. This sentence is suitable for those of you who want to see the charm of Atuh Beach in Nusa Penida. You have to go through a narrow rocky path and stairs. Huge offshore rock formations unite and form into an “island” called Padasan.
You can walk and swim to Padasan, and the rocks that form a beautiful arch if the tide is high. However, you have to put safety first.
Atuh Beach only shows its charm when the water recedes because at that time colorful corals rise to the surface
4. Virgin Beach
This beach is a bit difficult to find, making this beach suitable to be included in the list of hidden beaches in Bali. If you have difficulty finding this beach, you can ask local residents. However, local residents know this beach as Perasi Beach. While tourists are more familiar with this beach by the name of White Sand Beach or Virgin Panti.
To get to this beach, you have to pass through small villages, difficult terrain, plus no signage. There are not even villas or hotels around the beach.
However, if you want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city, this beach is the right choice. The blue and clear water is perfect for swimming. If you want to relax and sunbathe, you can rent a chair while enjoying food and drinks at the nearby stalls
5. Gunung Payung
This beach is actually located next to the famous Pandawa Beach on Bali’s southern Bukit Peninsula but not many are aware of its existence. You won’t find the signpost to locate the beach. The trick is to find Pandawa Beach, but keep on driving a bit further until you find the second intersection. Turn right, and there you go. As you drive onto a dirt track, you will see a vast golf course on your left and the blue ocean wide just hundreds of meters ahead. The parking lot was quite neat and clean with food stalls centralized in one spot. The beach is 500 or so steps down from the cliff. However, your efforts will be paid off straight away as you see the blue water and the verdant green of the trees on the cliffs separated by the warm yellow hue of the sands. Such a sight to behold!
