Sanur - Sunrise Paradise

Sunrise in Sanur

Sanur is another magnificent place in Bali, only about 6 km from Denpasar this place is easily to reach.
Sanur beach well known for it's beautiful "Sunrise" which is opposite of Kuta that known for it "Sunset". In general terms, Sanur is more expensive destination than Kuta but cheaper than Seminyak. This place more recommended for middle-aged or older families.
Sanur originates from to words "Saha" and "Nuhur" which literally means a passion to visit a certain place , it was on a beach of Sanur the Netherlad troops set the first foot on Bali in 1906 to attack Balinese People this war known as Badung Puputan, a heroic event that always be remembered among all Balinese until today's generation.
Surrounded with pure sandy beaches, it was an upscale quality and quite relaxed place to visit if you were in Bali.

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How to Get There :

By Car, Sanur is 20 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport, there's many pre-paid coupon taxi cost for Rp. 90,000 from Airport to Sanur. But I recommend you to walk about 200 meters leave the airport and take a metered taxi from there, it cost more cheaper than a pre-paid taxi inside the air port.
If you drive a car by yourself, just find a Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai there's many signposted that will guide you into the heart of Sanur. Takes for about 20 minutes driving from Kuta or Legian, 25 minutes from Seminyak or Ubud, and about 15 minutes from Denpasar.

By Bus, a bus company Perama offers daily direct transfer to Sanur and any other tourist destinations in Bali such as Kuta, Candidasa, Lovina, Padang Bai, and Ubud.

By Boat, boats from Nusa Lembongan arrive at the beach at the end of jalan Hangtuah.
Perama also has a boat service to Nusa Lembongan , leaving at 10.30am . This has to be pre-booked the day before. Prices are slightly higher than the public boats. Charter boats are also available for steep prices, feel free to negotiate.

Attractive Places :
Le Mayeur Museum, Jl. Hangtuah (go to the end of jl. hangtuah and turn right at the beach). Tel +62 361 286201. Open from Sunday - Friday  7.30AM-3.30PM. This is the must visit place in Sanur, the Le Mayeur Museum is dedicated for Belgian impressionist Adrian Jean Le Mayeur works, He arrive in Bali at the first time in 1932 and soon impressed him self with the culture and the people of the island. Le Mayeur married with local Balinese Legong dancer, and died in 1958. Entrance fee to the museum Rp. 5000.

Pura Blanjong (Blanjong Temple), Located South of Sanur on Jalan Danau Poso, Blanjong.

Serangan Island Turtle Conservation Centre (Turtle Island), about 3 km south of Sanur Tel +62 813 3841 2716. Open daily from 9AM-5PM.

Mangrove Information Centre (MIC), Suwung Kauh, (micjica@indosat.net.id). Open from Monday - Saturday 8AM-4PM. Entrance Fee Rp. 50,000.

Do
Ride a Bike, Sanur had 5 km bike path from the Jalan Mertasari area in south Sanur, north to the main beach at Jalan Hangtuah along the beach front, it very nice to rent a bike at this path especially in the morning you'll get a beautiful scenic bike ride.

Useful Numbers

• Taxis
• Taksi Praja : 289191, 289090
• Taksi Bali : 701111
• Medical
• AEA International (Medical Evac) Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40, Denpasar. Tel : 228996
• Medical Centre Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X Denpasar. Tel : 761263
• Rumah Sakit Dharma Husada (Hospital) Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.50, Denpasar. Tel : 227560
• Kuta Clinic : Jl. Raya Kuta No.100X, Kuta. Tel : 753268
• Nusa Dua Clinic : Jl. Pramata No. 81A, Nusa Dua. Tel : 771324
• Rumah Sakit Umum Sanglah (Hospital) : Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Tel : 227911
• Emergency Numbers
• Ambulance : 118
• Fire : 113
• Police : 110
• Search & Rescue : 51111
• Red Cross : 26465
• Operator Assisted Calls
• Within Indonesia : 100
• International : 101
• Directory Information
• Bali : 108
• Indonesia : 106
• Credit Card Enquiries
• American Express :
• Galleria Nusa Dua Shopping Center. Tel : 773334
• Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur. Tel : 288511 ext. 111
• Mastercard :
• Bank Central Asia, Jl. Cokroaminoto, Denpasar. Tel : 222652
• Visa Card :
• Bank Duta, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 165, Denpasar. Tel : 226578

HOTELS

Bali Hyatt
Jl. Danau Tamblingan Semawang
Tel (0361)281234


Griya Santrian
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47 Sindhu
Tel (0361)288181
http://www.santrian.com

TAMUKAMI HOTEL BALI
Jalan Danau Tamblingan 64X, Sanur - Bali (0361) 282510
http://www.tamukamibali.com

Inna Grand Bali Beach
Near Jl. Hang Tuah North Sanur
(0361)288511 

La Taverna
Jl. Danau Tamblingan
(0361)288497
http://www.latavernahotel.com

Hotel Sanur Beach
Jl. Danau Tamblingan Semawang
(0361)288011

Segara Village (Desa Segara)
Jl. Segara Ayu Sindhu
(0361)288407
http://www.segaravillage.com

Tandjung Sari
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 41 Sindhu
(0361)288441
http://www.tandjungsari.com

Diwangkara
Jl.Hang Tuah Sanur Beach, Bali


Gazebo
Jl. Danau Tamblingan no. 35, Sanur Bali
(0361) 286927



Mentari
Hangtuah Street Iii/3 Sanur Bali


Respati Bali
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 33 Sindhu
(0361)288427


Rita
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 152 Batujimber
(0361)282630


Hotel Segara Agung
Jl. Duyung 43 Semawang
(0361)288446
http://www.segaraagung.com

Swastika
Jl. Danau Tamblingan128 Batujimber
(0361)288693
http://www.swastika-bungalows.com

Mercure Resort Sanur
Jl. Mertasari, Sanur, P.O. Box 3476, Denpasar 80034, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: (62) 361 288 833, Fax: (62) 361 287 303

www.mercureresortsanur.com

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Kuta - a Sunset Paradise

Sunset in Kuta

Located in Badung Distric 11 km South of Denpasar, central city of Bali province, Indonesia. This place is favorite destination for International tourist in Indonesia because of it's beautiful place and culture.
Kuta became famous tourist destination since the merchants from Denmark open trade representative office here in 19's century. Trading relationship between the trade representative with the local people are develop very rapidly.

Then in 1930's a couple from California are very impressed with the beauty of Kuta beach with it's white sandy, who was totally unspoiled by human intervention and still natural. Kuta Beach Hotel is the first hotel in this region, but unfortunately the hotel have to be closed when Japanese army invaded the island of Bali.
In 1960's when many Australian have to transit in Bali for a trip to Europe, Kuta started getting known again.
And as the time goes by, not only tourist from Australia come to visit this exotic place, but also tourist from around the world.

Sea, sand, surf, sun and shopping are embedded as Kuta identity, all along the road in Kuta, we will see many galleries and shops that carried the theme of it. Surf boards, sun glasses, beach pants, beach boy-style accessories, sun lotion and many more beach sport items are available in here. This place is truly paradise for anyone who love beach sports especially surfing, swimming, banana boat, speed boat and volley.

Almost street corner in Kuta we can easily find hotel, café, spa, restaurant, shopping center, local handycraft store, club and others amenity are available in this area.
Kuta beach is never sleep, make sure you don't miss to watch the sunset because it's the most beautiful attraction in Kuta. In the evening there are many clubs and discotics to entertain yourself.

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Tips :
If you're looking for a cheap nice cottages with price under $40 USD /night, just looking for it along the area in small streets which is cannot access by car, avoid hotel or cottages located alongside of Kuta main road because the price it's more expensive than if you looking for a place inside the small streets.


How to get There :

By PlaneYou can fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport or also known as Denpasar International Airport (DPI). And direction to Kuta is south from the airport it's about 15 minutes away by taxi.
The prepaid fare to take taxi from the airport to Kuta is Rp. 50,000 (about $5), but you can save as much as $3 if you walk about 200 meters out the airport and take a metric taxi from there it cost about Rp. 20,000 ($2), or you can take bemo a local vehicle for about Rp. 5000 - Rp. 10,000 to Kuta.

By CarKuta is reached by the main Jalan Ngurah Rai bypass from points north (Denpasar, Sanur and Ubud), and south (Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. If you are coming in from Seminyak be sure to take the Jalan Sunset bypass and not the congested beach route along Jalan Raya Seminyak and Jalan Legian.

By Bus
Kuta is connected by bus routes from all area in Bali. It's easily to get there.

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