20 most stunning spots to swim in Bali

[Renea Jantz]

We all require crystal clear waters, salted swims and lashings of sunshine in our life. So grab your swimsuit and prepare to lounge - here are Bali's best beaches for your sun-soaked bucket list.

Salty hair, sun-kissed skin and that book you've been passing away to get stuck into for months-- beach life does not get much better than that? Well, when it concerns Bali's best beaches, that's simply the beginning. Add in some sunset mixed drinks, world-class browsing and a never-ending lineup of water sports to keep the kiddos busy-- not to mention a few palm-studded bays that you'll swear are straight out of a postcard.

Yup, Bali is blessed with some of the best beaches on the planet, and we've taken the liberty to explore them all (somebody needed to do it ...). Load your sunscreen and your fave bikini, cover up your sarong and prep your hottest summertime playlist, due to the fact that you'll want to tick off alllll of Bali's best beaches on your island experience. From secret bays with the ultimate browse waves, to the most family-friendly waters and dreamy diving destinations-- beach mode is officially on!

BALI'S BEST BEACHES

1. Seminyak Beach-- best for the hedonists

Sunset over the colourful Seminyak Beach in Bali, Indonesian

With beach clubs, bars and luxury hotels lining the golden sands, Seminyak Beach is a sun-soaked, hedonistic play ground!

If being in the heart of Bali's oceanfront action is your kinda thang, then Seminyak Beach is the location for you. Along this outstanding 5km stretch of golden sand, you'll discover beach bars aplenty, luxury hotels and Seminyak's really best dining establishments simply footsteps from the waves-- not to point out world-famous beach clubs in every instructions.

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2. Nusa Dua Beach-- best for families

Nusa Dua's blue sea and white sand - one of Bali's finest beaches

Deal with the kids to sea, sunlight and shopping at Nusa Dua Beach!

A seemingly endless stretch of powder white excellence, Nusa Dua Beach is so perfect, it almost looks manmade. It borders the coastline of Nusa Dua's resort location, fringed by manicured yards and first-class hotels that have been tastefully protected by palm trees and natural structure materials. Not only are the beaches perfectly clean and the waters soothe, the coastline is full of family-friendly restaurants, water sports and even a mall. It's the perfect destination for an exciting household day out that won't leave the youngsters hot and troubled, thanks to lots of locations to cool off and recharge.

3. Echo Beach (Canggu)-- best for individuals seeing

Woman viewing the surf in Canggu at Echo Beach

Echo Beach-- the Canggu beach to see and be seen (Image credit: The Surfers Views).

Echo Beach is the watering hole of Canggu (quite literally) with many browse spots in every direction and shabby-chic bars dotted along the black sands facing the ocean. Anticipate beach babes in their Brazilian-cut bikinis, scruffy haired surfer men with sun-kissed bodies, and precious Bali pet dogs with their expat owners taking a sundown walk. This dynamic, community-driven coastline goes from a playground of sun and browse by day, to a wild celebration spot by night.

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4. Jimbaran Bay-- best for seafood sunsets.

Settle in to Jimbaran Bay for seafood, sundowns and sultry vibes.

This long, extensive, soft white sand beach is not just well known for its gorgeous landscapes (the glittering sands stretch for a full 3km), however also as the area where regional fishermen offer their fresh-from-the-net seafood each early morning at the bustling markets. As the island's seafood hub, it's no surprise then that you'll likewise discover a variety of beachfront barbecues dotted along the shoreline, cooking up the day's catch for your grazing pleasure as the sun sets. For a romantic seafood supper, head to the bay prior to dark and choose your ocean deals with from the display screen to devour simply a few minutes later on. Or if it's sunshine you're after, discover a peaceful spot away from the stalls and take pleasure in the calm waters from dawn until sunset-- it's the best bay to travel around on a stand-up paddle board.

5. Thomas Beach-- finest for secluded beach walks & sunbaking.

Intense blue sea and white sands of Thomas Beach in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.

This remote strip of white sand at Thomas Beach is well worth descending down the cliff for.

Since the opening of some cool Uluwatu restaurants at the top of this surprise bay, Thomas Beach is no longer a trick-- though it's still among the quietest beaches in the Bukit (and arguably still the very best beach in Bali!). Accessible just via a gravel lane and after that a winding set of collapsing stairs, this remote strip of white sand beach is well worth descending down the cliff for. Fringed by turquoise waters and significant stones that extend from the sand, this is postcard-perfection to a tee.

Find Thomas Beach on Google Maps.

6. Sanur Beach-- best for sunrise & biking.

Sanur's 5km seaside path and stretch of white sand guarantees and easy-breezy day at the beach.

If it's a leisurely day out at the beachfront you want, then head to sleepy Sanur for an easy-breezy day at the beach. Its seemingly nonstop stretch of white sand, Sanur's main beachfront destination is the seaside boardwalk that extends over 5km long. This ocean course curves past resorts, beachfront coffee shops, wooden fishing boats under repair work and many stylish old villas constructed decades ago by the rich expats who fell under Bali's spell. Take a romantic stroll with your partner, or get some workout on a bike with the household. Top pointer: Sanur is in prime position for spectacular daybreaks, so you'll wish to start early.

7. Keramas Beach-- best for swimming pool hangs & front-row surf seats.

At Keramas Beach, it's all about poolside grazing, volcano views and front-row seats to the browse.

With Mount Agung behind you and pumping waves in front of you, Keramas Beach is a sight to be seen. Sitting on the east coast away from the crowds, Keramas is best known for its standalone beachfront destination, Komune Beach Club. Amed Beach-- best for diving & snorkelling.

Amed Beach is an unconventional charm with some of Bali's best diving.

With black sands and skyrocketing volcanoes on the horizon, Amed isn't your normal beachfront vista. Boy is it a great' un. Sitting on Bali's northeastern coast, Amed is understood for its remarkable landscapes that guarantee breathtaking holiday pics. And if you're into diving or snorkelling, Amed is also house to one of the island's most vibrant reefs-- a coral garden that's as colourful as it is popular. An experience beneath the waves here often involves a trip to neighboring Tulamben too, to explore the sunken US Liberty Shipwreck that's teaming with life and marine charm. You'll definitely desire an underwater camera for this one ...

9. Bingin Beach-- finest for boho vibes & legendary surf.

Follow the boho babes and you'll find yourself at Bingin Beach (image by Trisna Yoga through Flickr).

Bingin Beach is a boho hideaway that's relatively tough to find unless you know where you're going-- or who to follow. With perfect waves and little sandy coves for swimming at low tide, this cliff-based beach is a favourite for Bali's sun soakers and surfers. You'll require to be fairly in shape to get to and from the beach (there are uneven, rocky actions from the top of the cliff to the sands), however your efforts will certainly be rewarded.

10. Sundays Beach Club-- finest for VIP lounging.

Searching for sandy, sunshiney exclusivity? Invest the day at Sundays Beach Club!

Another South Bali gem, Sundays Beach Club at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort is tucked away in a private white sand bay, with stunning turquoise blue waters and an overseas coral reef. Hidden discretely at the bottom of a dramatic cliff face, this paradisal area is accessed via an inclinator that takes you straight down to this awesome beach club.

11. Medewi Beach-- best for sunset & surf.

Medewi Beach is where you'll discover a palm-studded shoreline, remote towns and epic sunset browse sessions.

In prime position along cheap holiday destinations Bali's sundown coast, Medewi is a lesser known beach on the west side of the island that offers a look of Bali prior to tourist struck. With remote villages and large open rice paddies lining the palm-studded coastline, come here for a relaxing escape, not an action-packed day at the beach That is, unless you're a keen web surfer.

Head to Balangan Beach for easygoing vibes, breezy surf and a lot of sun-baking areas (image credit: Mokum Surf Club).

Located in the South of Bali on the Bukit Peninsula, Balangan Beach is best understood among the island's browsing crowds and those looking for a laid back beach experience without the throng of touristic beach clubs. Ocean babies can take pleasure in the aquamarine waters at high tide, and sunbathers can lie beneath the many loungers and umbrellas that line the white sandy beach.

13. Blue Lagoon-- best for finding Nemo.

At Blue Lagoon, the name states everything-- here you'll find white sands, a calm blue sea & Nemo's good friends & family!

The hint is in the name here. Blue Lagoon on Bali's eastern coast is an azure, beachy bay with calm waters, white sands and a palm tree background-- the embodiment of paradise. On either side of the lagoon, you'll discover rocky hills and lavish knolls, perfectly framing the bay for those