Sanur offers calm waters and a chilled-out vibe

The Gangsa Sanur

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Picture lovers laughing, surrounded by the promise of a Southeast Asian sunrise, pedalling a bicycle built for two along the quaint, paved, beach-front path that is all that separates Sanur from the sea. Picture yourself indulging in relaxing spa treatments that leave you feeling content just to listen to the lapping of the waves in tranquil Sanur. Or imagine the laughter of a group of friends as they learn to kite surf, sea kayak, or parasail beside the gleaming shores of Sanur, Bali's oldest premier resort region. Sanur can be all of these things and more, for it is a mature beach-side town replete with innumerable gourmet restaurants, cultural attractions, and quaint markets. But the most popular attraction in Sanur is its five-kilometre cycle path that welcomes locals and tourists alike to enjoy the balmy breezes and welcoming sunshine of this quiet Bali idyll.

July is a particularly festive time to visit lovely Sanur, as it is the month of the annual international kite festival. If you have never seen competitive kite-flying before, don't miss this opportunity to view a fascinating event that is taken very seriously by local participants. Traditional kites are sometimes up to 10 metres long and are intended to send up prayers to the gods for an abundant harvest. Another unique attraction of Sanur is the Le Mayeur Museum. Of course, anyone who visits Bali considers staying forever, and this museum is evidence of one who did just that—the noted Belgian impressionist Adrian Jean Le Mayeur. An expat long before tourism was developed in Bali, his grand home and fascinating paintings will fill you with a thrilling sense of mystery and true adventure. If you enjoy the seaside bicycle path in Sanur, you may also thrill to an informative walk through the Mangrove Information Centre of Sanur, where boardwalks wind through an unusual mangrove forest, ideal for a half-day excursion. Afterward, enjoy a visit to Pura Blanjong, a celebrated temple containing Bali's oldest known artefact.

When you have drunk in Sanur's sunshine and relaxed to the utmost, you may want to spice things up, so remember that Sanur is ideally located for visits to the lovely island of Nusa Lembongan and is less than one half-hour from tourist hotspots such as Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Ubud. Peaceful Sanur is a true haven for those seeking solitude and tranquillity paired with luxury amenities and modern convenience. It is the perfect getaway for many owners of exotic second homes and others who wish to enjoy lengthy stays in a faraway place that demands little but offers much.