23 Greatest Issues To Do
Sanur is understood for being some of the quiet and household pleasant areas of Bali Indonesia, however there are additionally loads of good issues to do there.
Households will love the laid again environment and chill eating places at Sanur Seaside, and the dawn views listed below are a number of the finest you could find wherever in Bali.
This sleepy seaside city on the southeast coast of Bali was one of many unique birthplaces of tourism on the island, and it’s nonetheless fashionable for its good accommodations, purchasing, breakfast, massages, and easy accessibility to the Nusa islands.
With out additional ado, right here is our full journey information for what to do in Sanur!
The place To Keep In Sanur
The place Is Sanur?
First issues first — the place is Sanur positioned?
Sanur (pronounced sah-noor) is positioned within the southeast nook of Bali island, throughout from Denpasar and the primary metropolis middle of Bali, Indonesia.
The Sanur space primarily consists of the seaside and the primary avenue (Jalan Danau Tamblingan), in addition to the Ngurah Rai Bypass and a piece of land west of the Bypass.
The primary vacationer space is concentrated east of the Bypass. That is the place most vacationers keep, and it has most (however not all) of the accommodations, eating places, points of interest, and actions in Sanur.
Most vacationers right here don’t enterprise into the realm west of the Bypass in any respect, though it does have some hidden gems, together with just a few good eating places and rice paddies. I’m positive this space will turn out to be extra essential as tourism continues to develop.
How To Get Round Sanur
For those who’re staying on Sanur Seaside or Danau Tamblingan avenue, the entire space is fairly walkable and most issues are shut sufficient to be reached on foot.
Bluebird taxis are at all times accessible for brief rides round Sanur, however the costs are a bit inflated for vacationers. It’s cheaper to make use of ride-hailing apps like Seize and Go-Jek, and the native taxis in Sanur don’t appear to combat this in any respect (in contrast to in Ubud the place the native taxi mafia could also be extra protecting of their turf).
If you wish to do some exploring exterior of city, you’ll must lease a scooter or rent a non-public automotive and driver (each of those will be booked on-line). Airport transfers to Sanur from the Bali airport may also be organized together with your lodge or booked on-line.
Greatest Issues To Do In Sanur Bali
1. Sanur Seaside Dawn
Sanur Seaside could not rank up there with a number of the finest seashores in Bali, but it surely actually shines (no pun supposed) as the most effective dawn spots on the island.
The mixture of a cool morning breeze, birds chirping, fishermen wading out on the reef, the Mount Agung volcano within the distance, and the general dawn show right here is simply plain magic. Typically you’ll be able to even see the distant define of Mount Rinjani in Lombok.
Dawn on the seaside is certainly the most effective issues to do in Sanur! It’s an effective way to begin the day.
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2. Sanur Boardwalk
Sanur Seaside has a really lengthy shoreline (round 7 kilometers) and there’s a paved foot path all the way in which, so it’s good for a morning stroll, jog, or bicycle experience.
It’s a pleasant scenic path lined with fishing boats, lodge gardens, and seaside eating places, and you may often get views of the Mount Agung volcano within the distance.
For those who’re in search of what to do in Sanur, the boardwalk is a superb place to begin! The entire public seaside space is free to enter, and sunbeds or bicycles can often be rented for round 25k Rupiah per day.
One of the best place to lease bicycles is at Warung Sports activities in Jalan Pantai Sindhu, in any other case you could find different locations to lease them alongside the Sanur boardwalk.
For yoga lovers, there’s additionally a free morning yoga class daily at Pantai Karang. It begins at 7:30 AM and everyone seems to be welcome, simply take part with a mat or towel.
Since 2023, the entire strolling path on the seaside has been renovated to make it wider. That is welcome information as a result of the boardwalk can get fairly busy within the mornings.
3. Sanur Seaside
To be trustworthy, Sanur seaside can’t compete with the nicest seashores in Bali, as a result of there’s simply an excessive amount of seaweed alongside the shore and the sand isn’t actually particular.
There are just a few exceptions, however most elements of the seaside are simply common. Nonetheless, Sanur is nice for households, and that’s why so many Balinese locals and expats like to come back to the seaside right here.
Calm sea waves and shallow water make it a super place for teenagers to swim, and there’s a incredible breeze in the summertime months (Might via August).
4. Sanur Festivals
The Sanur space is dwelling to numerous enjoyable seasonal festivals in Bali. These are free to go to and it may be an excellent exercise for households and anybody eager to see Balinese arts and tradition.
Listed here are the primary festivals in Sanur it is best to try:
- Bali Kite Pageant (July/August). It is a yearly pageant held in Sanur the place a whole lot of inventive kites fly the skies in a enjoyable type of competitors. Through the dry season in Indonesia (Might via September), Bali will get good sturdy winds from the east, so Sanur has good climate for kite flying. The primary occasion of the pageant is often held in July or August, and you may see all types of gigantic and quirky kites, typically as much as 100 meters lengthy!
- Sanur Village Pageant (July/August). That is one other yearly pageant celebrated in Sanur Seaside since 2006, that includes Balinese arts, meals, and tradition. There’s even a conventional boat present and competitors with the colourful ‘jukung’ fishing boats.
- Bali Arts Pageant (June/July). Often known as PKB or Pesta Kesenian Bali, that is Indonesia’s longest-running arts pageant, which began in 1979. It’s celebrated yearly, and the pageant lasts for a complete month in Denpasar metropolis, only a 10 minute drive from Sanur. The spotlight of this pageant is the massive parade on the opening day of the pageant, which options all types of fantastic Balinese costumes and music.
5. Sea Turtle Launch
For those who’re fortunate, you’ll be able to typically be a part of a sea turtle launch at Sanur Seaside, though it’s not as frequent because the turtle launch at Kuta Seaside.
Olive ridley sea turtles nonetheless like to put their eggs at Sanur and the opposite Bali seashores occasionally, in order that they must be picked as much as hold them protected from predators and folks strolling on the seaside.
When the infants hatch, you’ll be able to launch them to the ocean with a donation. It’s a enjoyable exercise for households, and it advantages sea turtle conservation, which is essential in Bali.
This exercise comes from the Turtle Conservation and Schooling Heart (TCEC) on close by Serangan island, which is supported by the WWF and has been engaged on sea turtle repopulation and schooling in Bali since 2006.
There are often batches of child sea turtles launched someplace on Sanur Seaside no less than a couple of times a month. Turtle releases are extra frequent throughout the mid summer time months (June via August), however they will occur at any time of 12 months.
If you wish to be a part of, your finest wager is to ask round with Genius Cafe or Byrdhouse, they usually can in all probability inform you when the subsequent turtle launch is occurring in Sanur.
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6. Sanur Seaside Golf equipment
The Sanur space isn’t actually identified for seaside golf equipment (but), however just a few good ones have began to pop up, and a number of the good Bali beachfront accommodations additionally provide pool day passes to stroll in prospects at their eating places.
The 2 prime seaside golf equipment in Sanur proper now are Artotel Seaside Membership and Byrdhouse Seaside Membership. Nonetheless, the Artotel membership closed down throughout covid, and it stays to be seen if it is going to be renovated and reopened.
The best way a seaside membership works is you pay an entrance charge, and then you definitely get a meals and beverage credit score together with entry to a pool, playground, and beachfront lounge with WiFi and sunbeds.
7. Le Mayeur Museum
It is a small museum devoted to a Thirties Belgian painter and his Balinese spouse. It’s arrange of their former home in north Sanur Seaside (GPS right here).
Critiques are combined, as a result of the work are good, however the repairs has been poor and there’s no air-con. Entrance charge is 50k Rupiah for foreigners.
The primary purpose to go to this place is to get a small peek into what the true Bali was like within the outdated days earlier than mass tourism, malls, and the web.
8. Sanur Rice Fields
These are some rice fields close to Sanur which are just about unknown to vacationers, however they’re simply as inexperienced as any of the others in Bali Indonesia.
There’s a brand new strolling path in good situation, and you may take your bicycle or scooter on it for a pleasant scenic experience.
With the excessive pace of growth in Bali and particularly the Sanur/Denpasar space, sadly these rice paddies is probably not round for for much longer earlier than they’re changed by buildings. So take pleasure in them when you can!
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9. Sindhu Night time Market
It is a small evening market in northern Sanur the place you should purchase native cooked meals like Nasi Campur, Satay, and Nasi Goreng at very cheap costs.
It’s fashionable with locals and vacationers alike, and you can even discover recent veggies, fruits, and fruit juices (together with durian)!
The evening market is formally open from 6 PM till 11 PM, but it surely often begins earlier, and typically it could possibly go as late as 1 AM if it’s a busy evening.
10. Sanur Water Sports activities
Sanur seaside is without doubt one of the hottest locations to do water sports activities in Bali.
There isn’t worthwhile browsing or snorkeling on this space (despite the various dive outlets in Sanur), however the seaside is a superb place to do parasailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet snowboarding, banana boats, and many others.
If you would like a novel expertise, you can even rent one of many native fishermen to take you round on a conventional ‘jukung’ fishing boat. I’ve seen some nice fish caught within the waters right here.
11. Sanur Therapeutic massage & Spa
Virtually each third constructing in Sanur is a therapeutic massage store.
Balinese therapeutic massage is incredible and the costs will be very reasonably priced, at 100k Rupiah ($7 USD) or much less for a 1 hour physique therapeutic massage or foot therapeutic massage.
A number of of the best rated therapeutic massage locations in Sanur are The Nest, KOA Boutique, and Leha Leha Spa. These locations are terrific and you might want reservations, however actually you’ll be able to go to only about any spa and get a superb expertise.
Most of the excessive finish resorts in Sanur even have their very own spa and therapeutic massage facilities, that are often dear however prime notch.
We’ve by no means had a nasty therapeutic massage wherever in Bali. It’s the proper strategy to unwind after a full day of mountaineering or touring.
12. Sanur Eating places
Sanur is loaded with nice cafes and eating places, particularly for breakfast.
You’ll be able to sip a espresso by the seaside together with your toes within the sand, or take pleasure in one of many many eating places lining Jalan Danau Tamblingan (the primary avenue).
That is far from a whole record, however these are only a few suggestions:
- Breakfast — Luhtu’s Espresso Store, The Glass Home, Day by day Baguette, Canvas Cafe, Bread Basket, Anomali Espresso, Over The Moon, Soul On The Seaside, Cafe Smorgas, and Kopi Kiosk
- Dinner — Naga Eight, Lilla Pantai, Seagrass By The Seaside, Enviornment Pub & Restaurant, Kayu Manis, Omang Omang, TAPHA, Sand Seaside Bar & Restaurant, Apa Kabar, and Tandjung Sari
- Ethnic — Taqisa (Mexican), Kokoya (Japanese), Naga Eight (Chinese language), Oh My Thai (Thai), Hanoi by MeVui (Vietnamese), Saigon Cafe (Vietnamese), Massimo (Italian), Trattoria (Italian), Bella Italia (Italian), The Lebanesian Warung (Center Jap), Curry In Bali (Indian), Warung Kecil (Indonesian), and Gong Restaurant (Balinese)
- Dessert — Massimo, Gelato Manufacturing unit, Bettybake, Gelato Secrets and techniques, Bali Bon Bon, and Ruth’s Muffins
It’s also possible to discover loads of low cost and genuine Indonesian ‘warungs’ (little household owned eating places) in the event you look within the aspect alleys of Sanur or throughout the Ngurah Rai Bypass.
We plan to cowl meals and eating places in additional element with one other journey information afterward, so hold a watch out for that!
13. Memento Procuring
Procuring is without doubt one of the hottest issues to do in Sanur, so it’s an excellent place to select up your Bali souvenirs earlier than leaving Indonesia.
Some folks go to Artasedana (previously Hardy’s), which has mounted costs, however you probably have time to go searching you would possibly get higher offers from the small outlets on Tamblingan avenue or Sanur Seaside, the place haggling is anticipated.
You’ll find the standard souvenirs like keychains and fridge magnets, or all kinds of good handmade crafts like wooden carvings, work, and rattan baggage.
Bali can also be identified for espresso beans, spices, oils, lace, ceramics, and silverworks, and you could find all of this stuff in Sanur too.
14. Pura Blanjong Temple
Pura Blanjong is an historic Balinese Hindu temple positioned in south Sanur, on the primary avenue of Jalan Danau Poso.
Despite the fact that it’s not almost as stunning or photogenic as the very best temples in Bali, some would possibly discover the historical past right here attention-grabbing.
There’s a stone pillar at Pura Blanjong that is without doubt one of the oldest artifacts in Bali, and it has inscriptions telling concerning the first recorded Balinese king (Sri Kesari Warmadewa) and his navy victories.
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15. Pool Day Passes
Among the accommodations in Sanur promote day passes for his or her pool, so you’ll be able to swim and benefit from the sunbeds and different good services with out staying in a single day.
For those who’re visiting Bali on a finances, a day cross like this may be an effective way to get your ‘pool repair’ a couple of times with out breaking the financial institution. At numerous instances, pool day passes have been provided by Prama, Swiss-Belresort, Gazebo Seaside Resort, Puri Santrian, InterContinental, Taksu, and different accommodations in Sanur.
A standard worth for that is about 50k to 100k Rupiah per individual for the day, though it might be increased if there’s meals and drinks included. You’ll be able to inquire with the accommodations immediately to substantiate pricing and availability.
16. Pod Chocolate Store
Pod Chocolate is legendary in Bali, they usually have a pleasant store in north Sanur the place you’ll be able to replenish on their wonderful chocolate bars and spreads.
You’ve in all probability seen their chocolate on the market within the Bali airport earlier than, however this native store close to Sanur has a much bigger choice and higher costs. It’s additionally simpler to go to than their primary chocolate manufacturing facility, which is in north/central Bali (Mengwi space).
Pod Bali has free chocolate tasting right here (so you’ll be able to strive before you purchase), which is nice as a result of they’ve greater than 20 flavors on the market now!
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17. Plaza Renon Mall
It is a small shopping center within the Renon space of Denpasar metropolis, simply quarter-hour from Sanur.
It has a lot of good eating places and low outlets, in addition to a grocery store, pharmacy, and multi-screen cinema.
Plaza Renon is an efficient place to hang around, however it may be a bit crowded on the weekends since a variety of locals like to come back right here.
18. Taman Pageant
It is a spooky deserted theme park simply exterior of Sanur that’s changed into a little bit of a darkish tourism object over time.
Taman Pageant closed in 1997 throughout the Asian monetary disaster and an total stoop in curiosity from vacationers on the time. The $100 million USD park initially featured a faux volcano and a pit stuffed with crocodiles, however now it’s lined with graffiti and consumed by jungle. Even bats are beginning to take up residence right here.
Clearly exploring a haunted park like this isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, however I believed it was fascinating to see the enormous banyan bushes beginning to swallow up the buildings. It’s just like the Angkor Wat of theme parks!
There’s a small entrance charge to go to Taman Pageant (we paid 20k Rupiah), and you may discover the realm for so long as you want, however make sure to deliver mosquito spray!
19. Bajra Sandhi Monument
That is an imposing monument in Bali’s capital metropolis of Denpasar, only a 10 minute drive from Sanur.
It’s devoted to the struggles of the Balinese folks over the centuries, and the within has an air conditioned museum that was opened in 2003.
Personally I believe it appears just like the creepy fortress of some film villain, but it surely’s nonetheless an attention-grabbing design.
A variety of native {couples} love to do prewedding photographs right here, and it has a giant courtyard space with some good strolling paths.
20. Nusa Dua Camel Safari
You are able to do camel rides on the seaside in Nusa Dua, simply 30 or 40 minutes from Sanur.
The rides begin on the Hilton Bali Resort in Nusa Dua, however they’re run by a unique firm referred to as Bali Camel Safaris (you’ll be able to guide with them through WhatsApp at ☎ +62 812-3615-8243).
The camel experience is nothing spectacular, only a quick stroll on the seaside for 30-60 minutes, however in the event you’ve by no means rode a camel earlier than it may be a enjoyable expertise for the primary time.
21. Bali Zoo
The Bali Zoo has a variety of nice wildlife, together with some species which are native to Indonesia.
You will get your image taken with tropical birds right here, and the park services and animal care appear good too. I believe it’s the most effective issues to do close to Sanur.
The zoo is only a 30 minute drive north from Sanur.
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22. Bali Chicken Park
For those who’ve been to the Bali Zoo and also you’re eager to see extra tropical birds, there’s a fowl and reptile park only a quick distance away that has over 1,000 unique fowl species.
The Bali Chicken Park additionally has a reptile middle with crocodiles and Komodo dragons, and you may maintain iguanas or turtles.
The park is only a 30 minute drive north from Sanur.
23. Nusa Islands
Sanur occurs to be the primary leap off level for visiting the Nusa islands, a bunch of three small islands close to the east coast of Bali Indonesia.
Nusa Penida Island has a number of the most wonderful surroundings wherever within the Bali province, so you can simply spend every week exploring this island and its smaller twins, Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan.
There are a bunch of speedboat corporations making this journey day by day from the comfortable new harbor in north Sanur, and the journey to the Nusa islands solely takes about 45 minutes.
You’ll be able to even go to the Nusa islands on a day journey and return to Bali in the identical day in the event you’re so inclined, though I believe it’s value staying longer!
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Greatest Seaside In Sanur
I believe the very best seaside in Sanur is perhaps the sandy little part in entrance of Tandjung Sari Resort, which is a part of Segara Seaside. This spot has comfortable white sand, palm bushes, and sunbeds, and the workers rake and clear the seaside repeatedly, conserving it wanting actually immaculate.
One other good seaside in Sanur is the lengthy stretch in entrance of Hyatt Regency, which is lined with colourful jukung boats, and has nice views of the Mount Agung volcano within the distance.
Sanur Seaside Sellers
Like a lot of the fashionable seashores in Bali, Sanur has sellers who stroll round and attempt to become profitable by peddling their wares to you: paper followers, knives, kites, bracelets, and different handmade trinkets. They’re simply attempting to feed themselves and pay the payments.
The seaside sellers in Sanur will not be almost as aggressive as those in Kuta, however a few of them are nonetheless pushy at instances, which is usually a bit annoying in the event you’re simply eager to take pleasure in your meal or calm down on the seaside.
On the primary avenue of Jalan Danau Tamblingan, you get the identical factor from taxi drivers and native transport attempting to give you excursions round Bali. I discover the taxi touts extra annoying as they’ll even yell to you from the opposite aspect of the road while you’re clearly preoccupied.
Until you’re genuinely considering one thing they’re promoting, it’s finest to keep away from participating in any dialog or eye contact with them as this can solely encourage them to maintain pestering you. Don’t say ‘perhaps later’ both, as they’ll maintain you to your phrase!
For me, the very best resolution is to smile, shake my head no, and hold strolling. In any other case, in the event that they catch you when you’re sitting on the seaside, often a easy ‘no’ or ‘tidak’ (tee-dah) will do the job. For those who give them cash simply to go away you alone, then you definitely’re more likely to be surrounded by different seaside sellers wanting the identical factor!
What To Do In Sanur At Night time
Despite the fact that Sanur isn’t identified for nightlife, there are some issues to do in the event you go searching.
The Sindhu market in north Sanur will get full of life at evening, and it often goes till no less than 11 PM. You’ll find low cost native meals there, plus recent fruit and veggies.
For bars, you could have a lot of selections in each space of Sanur, like Casablanca, Enviornment Pub, Bamboo Bar, and Sand Seaside Bar. There are too many to record.
Sanur isn’t a sundown watching spot because it faces east. In all probability the one strategy to catch a superb sundown in Sanur is a romantic dinner on the rooftop of the Maya Resort.
Maya has a pleasant elevated rooftop for fancy dinners, and you may get some nice panoramic views of the sundown from there. You’ll be able to guide this dinner with them immediately right here.
Is Sanur Secure?
Sure, Sanur may be very protected. It’s generally called one of many most secure areas in Bali. Simply take regular precautions and also you shouldn’t have any points.
I’ve introduced my digicam gear to the seaside at midnight many instances for dawn, and there are often loads of different photographers there taking dawn pics.
Even earlier than dawn, a lot of folks begin jogging the trail at Sanur Seaside. Violent crime is uncommon in Bali, and Indonesia on the whole.
The primary factor to be careful for is drive-by cellphone snatchings, which do occur in some elements of Bali occasionally, so simply keep in mind to place away your cellphone while you’re by a busy street with passing motorbikes.
Snorkeling In Sanur
For those who’re anticipating nice snorkeling spots in Sanur, you’ll be disenchanted. It’s possible you’ll get fortunate and see some fish and coral, however on the whole the visibility isn’t nice and there actually isn’t a lot to see underwater in Sanur.
The excellent news is that it’s simple to do a day journey from Sanur to Nusa Penida island, the place you’ll be able to snorkel with some incredible fish and coral. In truth, Nusa Penida is without doubt one of the finest locations on this planet to swim with manta rays and large mola mola fish.
You’ll be able to go to Nusa Penida and organize a snorkeling tour your self at Toyapakeh boat harbor, or it’s additionally attainable to guide this on-line as a day tour departing from Bali, full with lodge pickup and pace boat switch.
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When To Go to Bali
One of the best time to go to Sanur is determined by what you’re in search of:
☁ Bali’s wet season runs from November to April. The climate throughout the day will be scorching and humid, at 32 to 35 °C (90 to 95 °F), but it surely’s much less crowded throughout this time, and the rain is often within the night or at evening.
☀ From Might to August, the temps are cooler, and it’s extra breezy and sunny. That is the windy season and it’s the nicest climate. It’s additionally the excessive season for vacationers, so it’s typically extra crowded.
Except the Sanur festivals (which solely occur throughout the windy season), you’ll be able to expertise any of the opposite sights on this Sanur journey information all 12 months spherical!
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