Balangan Beach
Balangan Beach
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Ivans K
Jakarta, Indonesia2,135 contributions
Apr 2021
Balangan beach is located on the southern of the Bali island. This beach is just 25 minutes from Denpasar Airport or 5 minutes to GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana) or 20 minutes to Uluwatu Temple.
Balangan Beach is a white sandy beach stretch 200 meters with panoramic view to the Indian Ocean and blessed by the spectacular sunset that create the romantic nuance for every visitor who visiting this beach. This beach is also endowed by enormous wave that is demanded by all surfers in particular for experience up to professional surfers. The beach is located in the white stone hill area of Pecatu, south part of Bali Island right in Uluwatu peninsula, become the famous place, and selected as one of the best surfing points in the island of god. This beach is very popular within the surfers ranging from local and foreign surfers. Balangan Beach is a very beautiful beach and perfectly for relaxation on the white sand while enjoying the tropical atmosphere and sea breeze. This beach is increasing renowned for the excellent feature it has and make it as one the best choice surfing spots in Bali Island.
Balangan Beach is a white sandy beach stretch 200 meters with panoramic view to the Indian Ocean and blessed by the spectacular sunset that create the romantic nuance for every visitor who visiting this beach. This beach is also endowed by enormous wave that is demanded by all surfers in particular for experience up to professional surfers. The beach is located in the white stone hill area of Pecatu, south part of Bali Island right in Uluwatu peninsula, become the famous place, and selected as one of the best surfing points in the island of god. This beach is very popular within the surfers ranging from local and foreign surfers. Balangan Beach is a very beautiful beach and perfectly for relaxation on the white sand while enjoying the tropical atmosphere and sea breeze. This beach is increasing renowned for the excellent feature it has and make it as one the best choice surfing spots in Bali Island.
Written 30 April 2021
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Ellismc1
Ubud, Indonesia183 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Scenic drive to beautiful looking beach for sunbathing and surfing and eating and drinking but not so much for swimming. Easy access down some stairs to sandy beach with sun loungers and lots of smart traditional warungs with good food and drinks at reasonable prices. Relaxed atmosphere but with a pretty lively current and big waves, suitable for surfers.
Written 4 June 2024
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Bali Serenity Tours
Jimbaran, Indonesia27 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Balangan Beach, located on the Bukit Peninsula in the southern part of Bali, is a picturesque haven known for its stunning natural beauty and excellent surf conditions. This beach is a favorite among surfers and travelers seeking a more laid-back and authentic Balinese beach experience.
One of the most striking features of Balangan Beach is its breathtaking scenery. The beach is framed by dramatic limestone cliffs that provide a stunning backdrop to the golden sands and clear blue waters. The elevated viewpoints from these cliffs offer panoramic vistas that are perfect for photography, especially during sunset when the sky is painted with vibrant hues.
One of the most striking features of Balangan Beach is its breathtaking scenery. The beach is framed by dramatic limestone cliffs that provide a stunning backdrop to the golden sands and clear blue waters. The elevated viewpoints from these cliffs offer panoramic vistas that are perfect for photography, especially during sunset when the sky is painted with vibrant hues.
Written 6 June 2024
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anakpantai
Jakarta, Indonesia293 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Pantai Balangan, situated on the western part of South Bali. You can reach this place by car, they have public parking spaces. Apparently there are 2 parking spaces, one on the cliff, the other one is near the beach. The one on the cliff has a magnificent view to the ocean. You can access the beach by going down the stairs.
Once at the beach you can rent beach chairs and order drinks. We had a great time at the beach as there were not too many people around and also NO street vendors. During the rainy season, a lot of debris (wood) and rubbish will wash ashore which can make the experience less fun. Please keep in mind that this is a public beach where locals are trying their best to keep the beach clean without any funding from the government.
Please beware of monkeys as this arra is still considered a “wild” habitat so those wooden debris that wash ashore will come in handy to scare them away. Keep your belongings in a bag.
It is a good place if you like to chase sunsets. When we left the areaa, there were a lot of people (cars, motorcycles) heading to the beach and cliff to catch the sunset.
Once at the beach you can rent beach chairs and order drinks. We had a great time at the beach as there were not too many people around and also NO street vendors. During the rainy season, a lot of debris (wood) and rubbish will wash ashore which can make the experience less fun. Please keep in mind that this is a public beach where locals are trying their best to keep the beach clean without any funding from the government.
Please beware of monkeys as this arra is still considered a “wild” habitat so those wooden debris that wash ashore will come in handy to scare them away. Keep your belongings in a bag.
It is a good place if you like to chase sunsets. When we left the areaa, there were a lot of people (cars, motorcycles) heading to the beach and cliff to catch the sunset.
Written 28 December 2021
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Fernando Rees
Dubai, United Arab Emirates890 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Loved this beach. We had to pay 2k IDR upon arrival, which was okay. Beach was pretty empty, definitely not crowded like the one we’ve been before in Jimbaran. Had a nice walk until the far end of the beach, and we got two very comfortable beach beds for 50k IDR in total. The lady who owned the beds was extremely friendly and welcoming. We also got two coconuts for 25k IDR each. They were huge, full with nice sweet coconut water, and with a lot of coconut meat to eat. They were incredibly good. Spent the afternoon there, had an amazing sunset just in front of us. Before leaving, we paid 5k IDR to use the toilet of the nearest warung. It was clean, well kept, locked with a key so only those who pay the fee can use it. It was a great experience altogether. Plus, an amazing spot for Instagram photos!
Written 13 May 2022
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Brock H
Atlanta, GA14 contributions
Dec 2019
This beach is tucked away, a bit harder to get to than the main beaches around Uluwatu. It has a really chill vibe. There were several low-key Warungs to eat at with basic options. Great left-hander for surfers, it was double overhead the day I went. Great place to chill and relax.
Written 11 February 2020
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Agus Sukertha
Gianyar Regency, Indonesia33 contributions
Nov 2020
The trip to this beach is a very pleasant journey, because before arriving at this beach we are given the atmosphere of a prairie area with limestone which makes an aesthetic view. When we get there, we are given a beautiful view from the top of the cliff which is used as an Instagramable photo spot by visiting tourists. In addition, a very beautiful sunset can be seen from the top of this cliff, making it a very beautiful view and a point of interest for this place.
Written 16 January 2021
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VanIsleMonkey
Nanoose Bay, Canada362 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our favourite beach in south Bali. You can swim and surf here. 100K for an hour of surfing (great deal). Lots of local restaurants beach front. Soft white sandy beach. There are rocks at low tide. Not crowded at all. Short walk down stairs from our resort, Lajoya. This was our favourite beach we came across on our time in south Bali.
Written 27 November 2023
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Rexonaut
Brussels, Belgium775 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Stayed nearby place and looked for a beach for kids swimming. Beach was full of trash and water was full of trash as well. No one cleaned the beach. Looked pretty rundown place. We noticed only one surfer and few people around.
Written 5 January 2023
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Henasatya
Denpasar, Indonesia6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Good but not perfect. Still building restaurants around and not hiden beach anymore in Bali.
Quite clean but still there’s plastics in some part of the beach.
You can surfing here, not so big weaves on the beach, and you can have personal bathub if you’re lucky. :D
Quite clean but still there’s plastics in some part of the beach.
You can surfing here, not so big weaves on the beach, and you can have personal bathub if you’re lucky. :D
Written 20 March 2020
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He there, did any one spent Christmas at Balangan Beach? I'm looking for recommendations for a nice place to go for Christmas Eve and day. Thanks!
Written 28 November 2019
Pada saat turun ke pantai, barang bawaan ad tempat untuk dititipkan nda?
Written 29 April 2018
Can u walk along the beach from Balangan to dreamland ??
If not, how long does it take to get there by scooter??
Written 14 March 2018
Sorry for late.. no u can’t as it’s not possible. Yes scooter is the best option for exploring Bali. And it supposed to take 15/20 min max either way.
Written 18 May 2018
Surfing Balangan and Dreamland is there Coast road to do surf checks or have to travel back inland to get between each place also Bingin ?
Written 8 November 2017
I've only been to balangan beach and there is no coast road there. The drive is about 25mins from the main road. It's not a bad drive, smooth roads and enjoy the view
Written 19 November 2017

Wayan P
Bali, Indonesia
10 contributions
Ada beberapa tempat yang di kelola oleh desa memang harus bayar untuk tiket masuk, uang tiket masuk di gunakan untuk perawatan pantai dan membeli fasilitas kebersihan
Written 4 November 2017
Kuta beach vs Balangan beach. which one to choose.
I half a day spare time in morning and half day in evening.
I am staying in kuta area
Written 19 August 2017
Both are white sand beach, the difference is Kuta Beach is very crowded, while Balangan Beach is not. Balangan is better for surfing and the sand is more clean.
Written 20 August 2017
How far from Kuta??Best hours to visit evening??morning??.Suggestions plzz
Written 4 May 2017
about an hour drive. Motorbike ride is always the beach to reach this place (or any other hidden gems in Bali). :)
Written 17 May 2017
Hi all
im planning to travel to Bali in December. As its the rainy season but im wondering if its still possible to enjoy a swim when its sunny during the day. i want to know how high the waves can be and if its safe to swim during this time.
thanks
AKH
Written 18 October 2016
Hi AKH
It depends on what beach you want to swim at. If you are swimming between Kuta and Seminyak, always swim where there is life guards and flags. Waves can vary on tide and weather.
If you are going to surf beaches like Balangan, I wouldn't go out to far unless you are a good swimmer.
Written 18 October 2016
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