Tag: Beaches

Beaches in Canggu Bali

6 Beaches in Canggu Bali I Would Actually Visited (+ 1 Bonus Spot for Instagram)

Kj Villanueva May 12, 2026 No Comments

The beaches in Canggu might not have the classic postcard-white sand, as they’re made of striking black volcanic sand. Once you embrace this vibe, you’ll realize it’s actually one of Bali’s most unique and lively beach scenes. When I first moved to Canggu before eventually settling in Uluwatu, I spent months trying to figure out which beach was actually worth going to. I tried living near Batu Bolong for a month, which put me a five-minute walk from the water every morning. I ate at the warungs behind Old Man’s more times than I can count, watched beginner surfers wipe out at the same spot daily, and learned pretty fast which beaches were worth the scooter ride and which ones

Broken Beach Nusa Penida

Broken Beach Nusa Penida : What to Know Before You Go

Kj Villanueva April 16, 2026 No Comments

Broken Beach Nusa Penida is one of those places that stops you mid-sentence when you first see it. The massive natural arch over the bay, the turquoise water churning through it, the sheer cliff walls dropping straight into the ocean it doesn’t look entirely real. I’ve visited twice now, and the second time hit just as hard as the first. Locally called Pasih Uug, this geological formation sits on the west coast of Nusa Penida, about 45 minutes from Bali by fast boat. It’s always paired with Angel’s Billabong, a natural tidal pool a two-minute walk away. If you time it right, you can try to catch both spots before the tour buses arrive and this guide shows you exactly

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13 Uluwatu Bali Beaches You Shouldn’t Miss Visiting

Kj Villanueva December 17, 2025 No Comments

This guide covers every Uluwatu Bali beaches worth visiting on the Bukit Peninsula, with entrance fees, parking costs, and honest notes on what each one is actually like so you know what you’re walking into before you go. Most people come to Uluwatu for the surf. They stay for everything else, the cliffs dropping straight into turquoise water, the hidden coves you reach by steep staircases carved into the rock, the kind of sunset that stops conversation mid-sentence. I’ve lived in Uluwatu for over a year and still find myself at Padang Padang or Bingin just to watch the light change in the afternoon. Photo by Niklas Weiss / Unsplash Here’s our map guide for the list of Uluwatu beaches you can choose from What

15 Beaches to Surf in Bali: Where is the best beach to surf in Bali?

Kj Villanueva August 15, 2025 No Comments

Where is the best beach to surf in Bali? The best surf beaches in Bali are spread across the whole island and after trying Kuta for the first time (terrified, wiping out every other wave), I can tell you the hardest part is knowing which beach matches your skill level. Get that wrong and you’ll either be bored in flat water or held down by a reef break you weren’t ready for. This guide covers 15 surf beaches across Bali, from the long rolling waves in Kuta where I learned to stand up, to the legendary breaks in Uluwatu that I’m still working up the nerve to paddle into. Each beach is different , different swell direction, different crowd, different