The Best Sight in Sanur, Indonesia

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As you stroll around town you can't miss the 10-story Grand Bali Beach Hotel, a government-built slab that so appalled village elders when it in opened in 1970 that they forever banned buildings taller than a palm tree.

Sanur Beach

The beach is the thing in Sanur, which has perfect views of Mount Agung when clouds part. An offshore reef breaks the waves into gentle ripples lapping the white sand. But the reef also means there's often barely enough water to cover your ankles at low tide—ask your hotel staff about the tides. The surfing here is strictly for experts, as the coral can produce nasty gashes and worse. Perfect for strolling or biking, a brick beach walkway runs for 5 km (3 miles). It's lined with shops, cafes, and water-sports operators. Amenities: food and drink, toilets, showers. Best for: walking, sunrise. surfing.

Sanur, Indonesia

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