Where to Go in Bali Island? - Top 5 Destinations Other Than Kuta Beach Bali

The majority of the Bali travelers go to the most popular Bali destinations such as Kuta beach, Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Ubud. But despite Bali being a small island there is much more to see and experience than just these villages.

If you are curious what else Bali has to offer, make sure you continue reading for this article will list 5 destination that are definitely worth staying but where most travelers eventually don't reach.

Be aware though that these destinations can be very quiet. So if you really need a relaxing holiday then these are definitely the places you should consider...

Candidasa: 

Candidasa is probably one of the most famous of all the 5 villages listed here. What was once a famous tourist village, today it can get pretty deserted in certain periods of the year. It's probably not that popular as it is right at the seashore but it doesn't have a real beach.

However depending on your hotel you can still go swimming during high tide. A good place to jump into the water is Alam Asmara Dive Resort.

But the nicest thing about Candidasa is that it has a relaxing atmosphere plus from here it's easy to explore the eastern part of the Bali island. This part of the island offers great places to experience the Balinese culture and nature.

Amed: 

Amed actually consists of 5 little fishing villages set along the coast. Amed doesn't have soft sanded beach and is therefore mostly famous among die-hard divers who spend most of their Bali holiday under water.

However besides Bali scuba diving, the very lay back Amed is a great place to escape the crowd and to enjoy your holiday to unwind. And besides, the sea view in Amed Bali is terrific. It's impossible to get bored of the blue emerald water.

Munduk: 

Set in the mountains this village is an ideal spot to go Bali hiking, visit waterfalls and to escape the heat;-). It's a wonderful place to wander around and take the trails that take you along local houses, plantations, and forest.

And when you get back at your hotel and you sip hot cup of tea you have a magnificent view over the rice fields and mountains. On a clear day you might even see the ocean...

Pemuteran: 

This village is located in the north western part of Bali and is blessed with an amazing coral garden just 20 minutes away. So as you can imagine, like Amed it's mostly popular among Bali scuba diving and snorkeling lovers.

But the nice thing about Pemuteran are the beautiful beaches, the mountain landscape and that despite the presence of the resorts, the village is still pretty underdeveloped. It probably still looks like Kuta beach Bali in the 1980's.

Balian: 

This tiny village is located in western Bali island and everyday surfers wade into the water to catch the excellent waves. So as you can imagine this is one of the most relaxing places on the island. Every body just takes it very easy here.

If you are not into surfing, then it's still an excellent place to enjoy the food and sea breeze while catching up on all the books you wanted to read but never had time to do it.