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    Sanur

    Sanur, on the southern east coast, is one of Bali's oldest resorts. An offshore reef keeps the waves at bay; a beach promenade connects hotels, Warungs, and fishing boats.

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    Sanur, on the southern east coast, is one of Bali's oldest resorts. An offshore reef keeps the waves at bay; a beach promenade connects hotels, Warungs, and fishing boats. From here, boats depart for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
    Sanur is located on the east coast of southern Bali, just over 20 minutes from the airport and ten minutes from Denpasar. An approximately five-kilometer-long paved promenade connects the beaches from Mertasari in the south to the harbor in the north, from which boats depart for the Nusa Islands. Running parallel to it is Jalan Danau Tamblingan with restaurants, shops, and the night market. The reef keeps the waves at bay; however, at low tide, the water recedes considerably. Sanur is quieter than Seminyak and Canggu and popular with families, older travelers, and long-term guests.
    In the north, around the harbor, it's bustling; the center around Sindhu and Semawang is the hub with restaurants; in the south lies the quieter Mertasari.

    Sights in Sanur

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    Sanur Beach and Promenade
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    1Sanur Beach and Promenade

    Bright sandy beach with outrigger boats, protected by an offshore reef. The paved promenade stretches for kilometres past hotels, Warungs, and small temples; in the early morning, it's particularly lively at sunrise.
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    Museum Le Mayeur
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    Museum

    2Museum Le Mayeur

    Former home of Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur and his wife, Legong dancer Ni Pollok, right on the beach. Exhibits include paintings by the artist, as well as furniture and carvings.
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    Prasasti Blanjong
    Historic Landmark

    3Prasasti Blanjong

    Stone column with a 914 inscription in South Sanur, Bali's oldest dated written record. It mentions a king of the Warmadewa Dynasty and is in Sanskrit and Old Balinese.
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    Turtle Conservation and Education Center
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    4Turtle Conservation and Education Center

    Sea turtle conservation center on Serangan Island, south of Sanur. It cares for injured animals, raises juveniles, and educates about the protection of turtles, formerly hunted and eaten on Bali.
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    Restaurants in Sanur

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    Warung Mak Beng

    Traditional spot near the harbor, serving only one menu since 1941: fried fish with Sambal, rice and a sour-spicy fish soup. Often crowded at lunchtime.
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    Massimo

    Owner-operated Italian restaurant on Jalan Danau Tamblingan with homemade pasta, pizza, and a popular gelateria.
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    Sindhu Nightmarket

    Evening food market on Jalan Danau Tamblingan with stalls for Sate, Nasi Goreng, Bakso, Martabak, and fruit juices at affordable prices.
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    Food and Beverage

    Sanur has a relaxed dining scene with warungs, beachside restaurants, and international cuisine.

    Fish soup and deep-fried fish

    A classic in the north of the village is a warung that for decades has offered only two dishes: sour-spicy fish head soup and fried fish with Sambal.

    Sindhu Night Market

    At night, stalls sell Sate, Martabak, Nasi Goreng, and sweets at local prices.

    Gelato

    On Jalan Danau Tamblingan, there is a well-known Italian Gelateria whose gelato attracts many visitors.

    Culture and History

    Ancient Seaside Resort with a Rich HistoryAt Pura Blanjong temple stands a stone pillar from 914, its inscription considered Bali's oldest dated written record. From the 1930s onwards, Western artists settled in Sanur, including the Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur, whose beachfront house is now a museum. In 1966, the Grand Inna Bali Beach became the island's first large hotel.Sanur is also a traditional village, known for its healers (Balian) and temple festivals. In July or August, the Sanur Village Festival takes place, featuring art, music, and food. In summer, large kites soar above Padang Galak beach during the Bali Kite Festival.

    On-site explorations

    ArrivalFrom the Airport: 45 to 75 minutes via the bypass road, depending on traffic.Shuttle Bus: Perama connects Sanur with Kuta, Ubud, and Padang Bai (peramatour.com).Boats from SanurNusa Penida: Fast boats to Toyapakeh or Sampalan in 30 to 45 minutes, departures approximately from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.Nusa Lembongan: Fast boats to Jungut Batu in 30 to 35 minutes.Gilis and Lombok: Some operators depart from Sanur or Serangan, taking around 2.5 to 3 hours. More departures are available from Padang Bai.Booking: Many operators, tickets via baliferries.com, sanurharbour.com or 12go.asia.Getting Around SanurThe promenade can be explored on foot or by rental bike. For longer distances, Grab, Gojek, and Blue Bird taxis are available.

    Tours & Activities

    Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida

    Day trips or several nights on the islands, boats depart from North Sanur beach.

    Turtle Center on Serangan

    On Serangan Island, south of Sanur, a center cares for sea turtles and educates about their conservation.

    Denpasar

    The Badung Market, the Bali Museum, and Puputan Square in the island capital are a quarter of an hour away.

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    Nearby

    Seminyak
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    Seminyak

    Seminyak on the southwest coast is Bali's district for boutiques, restaurants, and beach clubs. The wide sandy beach merges seamlessly into Legian and Kuta, the sunset over the Indian Ocean is the daily ritual.
    Kuta and Legian
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    Kuta and Legian

    Kuta and Legian are Bali's oldest beach resorts, located directly north of the airport. A long sandy beach with beginner waves, numerous accommodations, shopping streets, and nightlife characterize the area.
    Canggu

    Canggu

    Canggu, northwest of Seminyak, has grown from a surf village into a hub for surfers, café-goers, and digital nomads. Black sand beaches with consistent waves alternate with rice paddies and densely developed streets.
    Nusa Lembongan
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    Nusa Lembongan

    Nusa Lembongan is a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida. White bays, mangroves, seaweed farms, and a relaxed island life define it, and the neighboring island Nusa Ceningan is accessible via a yellow suspension bridge.
    Ubud
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    Ubud

    Ubud, in the highlands of Gianyar, is considered Bali's cultural center. Palace, temples, art museums, and evening dance performances are close by, surrounded by rice terraces and river valleys.