Joanna James
Look beyond the terraced fields and green mountains and focus your attention on some of Ubud's most incredible and delightful beaches. Given below are 5 of the best that are worth being at.
Just over an hour's drive from Ubud will have you in your elements at one of the area's most treasured destinations and this being Blue Lagoon Beach which is known for providing outstanding facilities for the avid diver in you. For starters, snorkel within the coral area of the beach where spectacular tropical fish will be your companion but in the event your thirst for adventure remains unquenched, move to the deeper waters where manta rays and white-tip sharks can be witnessed.
Remaining on the subject of outdoor adventuring, none quite compares to the experiences that one can be a part of when at Canguu Beach. For one, the beachside restaurants serve up splendid spreads with fresh coconut juice or a few slices of spicy pineapple also readily available. Though, the major thrill of coming over to Canggu can be termed as its gigantic waves that only can mean one thing; the ever-popular water sport of surfing. In actuality, Canggu is made up of 3 beautiful beaches within which time can also be spent in awe of the sunsets that feature prominently in this section of Ubud.
If unearthing the jewels of Balinese culture is your thing, then make a stop at Sanur Beach which more or less holds its own in terms of what it has to offer passionate beachgoers and travellers in general. Day trips appear a favorite venture and especially if you are residing at some of the Bali homes for sale at the convenient Anantara Ubud Bali Villas which is only 90 minutes away, then look no further. Seen as a far relaxed setting than Kuta but livelier than Padang Bai, Sanur Beach is the place to be sipping on your favourite cocktail in the evening and catching a live musical event come nightfall.
Arguably, it is the temple perched on a rocky outcrop here that has placed Tanah Lot beach as a 'must-do' on Ubud's map, both in terms of a cultural haven as a well as an outstanding destination from where stunning sunsets can be captured. The beach is littered with tiny rock pools that can be walked through as the sound and sight of crashing waves enveloping the temple's base add to the magic which is Tanah Lot.
Seclusion, unobstructed vistas and raw nature are at your beck and call when at Bias Tugel Beach which is a mere 500 meters from Padang Bai harbour. Considered an outstanding means of getting away from all the bustle of Ubud, the scenes of Bias Tugel Beach will coax you into putting on your sunhat, throwing on that beach towel and unwinding on a stretch of coastline that can all be yours for one entire day. What's more? Once you reach the harbour, an absorbing trek awaits the curious at heart that will have you meandering through lush jungle and arrive at your dream destination. If a picnic is on your list of 'things to do' when in Ubud, well then there will be no better environment than Bias Tugel Beach to satisfy your every want.
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