Sanur

Bali's Family Destination, Sanur offers a much quieter side to Bali. Sindhu Beach, recently restored through funding from the Japanese government, has a natural reef which provides calm waters making it a safe environment for families with young children. Local families often spend the weekend and holiday in Sanur with thier children. Sanur is the perfect destination to watch the sunrise, as you jog along the white sandy beach. Being one of the first resorts developed in Bali, Sanur still maintains its traditional feel and local customs. Only a stones thrown away from the beach, ancient temples stand as solemn as they have been in centuries past. [Sanur.com Articles] Sanur is Bali's oldest upscale resort area and is a mature beach-side town. Despite the abundance of restaurants and accommodation, it has a quiet and relaxed feel to it. In general terms, it is more expensive than Kuta but cheaper than Seminyak. Sanur tends to appeal most to middle-aged and older families, especially Europeans. The Sanur area is sandwiched between the main Jalan Ngurah Rai bypass and the beach. One main route called Jalan Danau Tamblingan runs north to south through the town and it is easy to orient yourself with reference to this road. This is a town with a wealth of cultural, natural and historical attractions, as well as the obvious shopping and beach-related sights. - International Kite Festival - Le Mayeur Museum - Mangrove Information Centre - Pura Blanjong (Blanjong Temple) - Serangan Island Turtle Conservation Centre (Turtle Island) Sanur's splendid paved beachfront cycle-path stretches some 5 kilometres from the Jalan Mertasari area in south Sanur, north to the main beach at Jalan Hangtuah. This makes for a lovely scenic bike ride, especially in the early morning. - Diving - Spas - Watersports [Sanur Wikitravel Articles]

Ceremony Pantai Sindhu beach, Sanur Bali Jet-ski, Bali Sanur beach (Bali Hyatt)