Pulse-pounding surfing waves, virescent rice terraces, mesmerising dance performances, enchanting temple ceremonies and stretches of stunning beaches are some of the images that come to mind when thinking of Bali. Popular as Indonesia’s most visitor-friendly island, Bali is where one can have a massage either in a sybaritic spa or on the beach. Limiting one’s experience only by their own choice, the island offers food and drink ranging from scrumptious local cuisine to mouth watering international delights.
The beach-side town of Bali, Sanur is noted as an ideal destination for watching the sunrise and continues to flourish with its local customs and traditional feel. In proximity to its pristine beach stand a number of ancient temples, still and solemn as they used to be when they were first centuries ago.
Blessed with many varieties of marine organisms and reef bed aquatics, Sanur is recognized as Bali’s second best diving spot. Its translucent water provides a playground of high quality for the enthusiasts of water sports, especially snorkelling and diving. One is bound to find wilder waves at Keramas Beach to the north of Sanur.
There are three main dive sites in the area: Penjor Reef, Channel Point and Jeladi Willis, all offering sights of a rich variety of marine life. Interesting creatures such as Mantis Shrimp, seahorse, blue ring octopus and more will present a feast to your eyes. A vast diversity of coral growth including large table corals also exists in its sparkling waters. Refresher course participants and novice drivers will find this to be a great dive location as it is ideal for a quick and easy dive for fascinating encounters.
With a neat landscape that makes meandering across it an exciting and tireless journey, the town houses several galleries and museums such as the Le Mayeur Museum. The first multicultural borough and the first developed tourism destination in Bali, the town is known for its pristine greenery that is still unblemished, in addition to its vibrant culture.
Anantara Bali Uluwatu is the preferred lodging option for the avid traveller to the region. Setting itself apart from other Bali resorts, the ideally located Bali beach resort boasts contemporary designs that perfectly blend with the captivating natural beauty of the location granting you an unforgettable experience.
