Experiences in Sanur
- 01
Bali Kite Festival at Padang Galak
A July festival on Sanur's Padang Galak beach where village teams fly giant bamboo-and-cotton kites, with gamelan bands, flag bearers and competitions.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- July, in the dry season; go in the afternoon when winds pick up
- Tickets
- Spectating is generally open, but organisers' arrangements vary each year, so check with your hotel or local tourism information for the date and any seating or entry rules.
- 02
Sanur Harbour and Boats to the Islands
The departure point for fast boats to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and the Gili Islands, with a working harbour feel just off the beachfront.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes to board; the island day trips take a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning departures, when seas are calmer
- Tickets
- Tickets are bought from licensed operators. Compare cancellation terms and bring ID, and do not rely on touts. Sea conditions may cancel sailings.
Museums in Sanur
- 03
Le Mayeur Museum
The seafront house of the Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur, now a small museum of his paintings and carved Balinese furniture, set in a garden by the beach.
- Time needed
- 45 to 75 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, before the heat; closes early on Fridays
- Tickets
- Ticketed. A travel guide listed about Rp100,000 for foreign adults and hours of Saturday to Thursday 8 am to 4.30 pm and Friday 8 am to 2.30 pm, but these change, so confirm locally. Dress modestly.
Temples in Sanur
- 04
Pura Blanjong and the Blanjong Pillar
A small village temple in south Sanur that shelters the Blanjong pillar, a stone column with ninth-century inscriptions described as the oldest known human-made object in Bali.
- Time needed
- 20 to 40 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, outside ceremony days
- Tickets
- Temple dress applies: cover shoulders and knees and wear a sash if asked. There may be a donation box rather than a fixed fee. Do not climb on structures, and stay out of any area closed for prayers or a ceremony.
Landmarks in Sanur
- 05
Sanur Beach and the Beachfront Path
A long, east-facing beach on Bali's south coast with a paved path running along it, calm shallows, fishing boats and a sunrise view across to Nusa Penida.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for a walk; a morning for a relaxed beach stop
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Sunrise or the hour before sunset; the dry months of June to September are the most comfortable
- Tickets
- Free to walk. Beach clubs and cafes along the front charge for sunbeds and food, and deck chairs are usually rented by the hour, so agree the price before sitting down. Carry water, a hat and sunscreen.
Day trips in Sanur
- 06
Serangan Island and Pura Dalem Sakenan
A small island just south of Sanur linked by a road bridge, known for its turtles and for Pura Dalem Sakenan, described as one of Bali's six most sacred temples.
- Time needed
- Half day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning; avoid major temple ceremony days unless you want crowds
- Tickets
- Temple dress applies: cover shoulders and knees and wear a sash. Donations are typical. A turtle conservation centre was listed on Serangan with donation-based entry, but check current status before you go.
