Sanur Beach and Boardwalk (Pantai Sanur)

Sanur Beach, or Pantai Sanur, runs along the eastern shore of Denpasar Selatan in Bali, Indonesia, from around Jl. Danau Tamblingan toward Jl. Hang Tuah. A paved coastal boardwalk follows the sand for several kilometres, linking beachfront hotels, cafes, small temples and fishing-boat landing points. Sanur has long been regarded as a calmer alternative to Bali's busier west-coast beaches. A coral reef lies offshore, so the water inside is shallow and gentle, and the beach is popular with families, walkers, cyclists and early-morning swimmers. The main draw is sunrise, from about 6:00, when the sky lights up over the water, traditional jukung outriggers are drawn up on the sand, and on clear mornings Mount Agung rises in the distance. Many visitors walk or cycle sections of the boardwalk, stopping at beach cafes for breakfast. Visitors can also watch seaweed farmers, kite flyers and fishermen, and boats leave from the Sanur shore for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Plan one to three hours, depending on how far the walk extends. At low tide, the water recedes a long way across the reef flats, so swimming is best at higher tide. The boardwalk is flat and shaded in places by trees; midday heat is strong, so early morning and late afternoon are the best walking times. Entry is free. Beach vendors and cafe owners may approach visitors, and a polite refusal is normally enough. Photo angles include the line of jukung boats at sunrise, the boardwalk with palms, and the Agung view. Weekends are busier, with local families.