About Sanur, South East Bali
Sanur is a seaside town in the southeast of the island of Bali, in Indonesia. Its long stretch of beach offers shallow waters.
Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand alongside Sanur's famous Beach Promenade, home to a lovely selection of beach cafes, where you can casually stroll or cycle along the tree-lined path.
While a large resort village, Sanur is less busy and more low key than Seminyak and other districts of Bali. The leafy main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries, spas and restaurants, but without the traffic fumes and horns. Here you will find the Pura Blanjong temple, built from coral, it has inscriptions dating from the 10th century.
Not only will your money will go further in Sanur, its location, just 20 minutes from the airport via the toll road, make it an excellent base for exploring more of Bali. It is closer to Ubud, the Bali Safari Marine Park in Gianyar, quiet east coast villages of Candi Dasa and Ahmed, and some of Bali's best golf courses, such as Bali Beach Golf Course.
You will find excellent diving and snorkelling, as well as a full range of other water sports. Sanur is the gateway to Nusa Lembongan and Penida, as well as the Gilli Islands of Lombok, with speedboats departing regularly.
