Calm water
Coral reef shelters the beach.
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A planned resort area at the south-eastern tip of Bali, built from the 1970s as the island's upmarket showcase, with white sand beaches and calm, clear water sheltered by coral reef, large resorts, tidy gardens and clean roads. It is one of Arab families' favourite places to stay in Bali. The sea is calm on most days, good for swimming, children and water sports such as paddling and snorkelling, and a long coastal promenade links the beaches and hotels. At one end is the Water Blow, where waves smash against the rocks and shoot high into the air. The Ibnu Battuta Mosque at Puja Mandala is close by. The public beaches are free, parking costs a token fee, and some beaches are reached by public paths between hotels. Bali's tourist levy, one hundred and fifty thousand rupiah per foreign visitor, is separate. Nusa Dua is far calmer than Kuta and Seminyak and better for rest and privacy. But it is fairly far from Ubud and the cultural sights, so plan your outings by car with a driver.
Coral reef shelters the beach.
Waves bursting high off the rocks.
Quiet, well-ordered resorts.
Nusa Dua, south-eastern tip of Bali
It is one of Bali's best areas for them: calm sea, big resorts with family services, and the Ibnu Battuta Mosque nearby. Choose a hotel right on the beach.