1. Tanjung Aan

Crystal clear turquoise water and really fine white sand. Almost Caribbean-like! A huge long bay where you surely will find a lonely spot. Moreover, there is a second bay on the other side where you can also have a nice swim.
From the hill that separates both bays from each other you can have a gorgeous view at the surroundings. Really amazing! I’ve been here already many times and every time I’m impressed again and again.

Tanjung Aan
  
2. Selong Belanak
Further west of Kuta, there is another beautiful beach that is also very popular with surfers: Selong Belanak. But it’s not only for surfing. You can also perfectly take a bath, swim or relax at the beach. The bay is really huge and has a super gently sloping beach with finest sand.
It’s a little bit more going on here and you can find some shops, restaurants, corn and ice vendors. And obviously surfboard rentals. On Sundays and holidays this beach can get really crowded since many locals tend to come here on these days.
A little insider’s tip that I can give you here in addition: There’s a viewpoint that’s only a few kilometers northeast away from the beach (not even 10 minutes with motorbike). It’s free and from there you can have a gorgeous view at the bay of Selong Belanak and the surrounding mountains and hills.

selong belanak

3. Mawun Beach

Mawun is a very special beach and somehow simply “different”. Depending on the time of day, you will have to share this bay with only a handful of people. It means that there is not really much going on at this beach (especially in the morning) and there are barely beach vendors. This is a true beach pearl and I fell in love with it on my first visit.
The waves in the middle of the bay can be very strong but at the outer parts of the bay you can perfectly bath and swim.