Beach in Bali

Wide white-sand beach with a punchy beach break, one of the Bukit's more accessible beaches.

Consistent reef break popular with intermediate surfers, warungs right on the sand.

Lembongan's main village beach, facing Bali across the strait — where the fast boats land.

Turquoise-water beach below towering limestone cliffs, road cut directly into the rock face.

Small cove under the cliffs at the southern end of Nusa Dua, reached by a long stair down from the resort above.

Quieter black-sand beach west of central Canggu, popular for sunset without the crowds.

Calm, reef-protected beach with a long paved promenade — Bali's classic sunrise beach.

Dramatic cliff-cave beach access with a world-class left-hand surf break just offshore.

Long black-sand beach west of Tanah Lot with a rock stack offshore and almost nothing built on it.

Quieter stretch of sand next to Echo Beach with tide pools at low tide.

Quiet grey-sand beach between Batu Bolong and Berawa, named for the fishing boats still pulled up on it. Far less built up than its neighbours.

Local beach just south of the airport where the runway reaches the sea, best known for planes passing low overhead on approach.

Wide black-sand beach north of Pererenan, backed by rice fields rather than cafes. The current is strong — it suits a walk better than a swim.