Sanur

Stretching down the southeast coast 18km from Ngurah Rai Airport, Sanur is an appealing, more peaceful alternative to Kuta, with a long, fairly decent white-sand beach, plenty of attractive accommodation in all price brackets and a distinc village atmosphere. Because it lacks the clubs and all-night party venues in Kuta, Sanur can seem a bit tame to younger travellers, but there are plenty of restaurants and enough bars to keep most visitor entertained. Its also a good place to bring the kids, is one of Bali main centres for water sports, and works well as a base for exploring other parts of Bali.