Top Things to Do in Sanur: 10 Must-Do Activities to Experience
Talking about this Bali tourism destination, it seems like there is never-ending list on top things to do in Sanur. This area in South Denpasar has tons of incredible spots to visit, with tons of incredible things to do. You’ll never get it enough. So, if you wonder about some top things to do in Sanur, read up to know our selections.
1. Have Bali Snapshot Photography Tour
Sanur is a well-known tourism destination since years ago. Back then, Sanur Beach is its signature landmark. But now the situation is different as this area has developed. Now you’ll see there are countless gorgeous spots all over Sanur. So, during your stay here, having a Bali Snapshot Photography Tour is essential. For classic setting, taking photos of the breathtaking sunrise view while having a calming beachfront walk is undeniably romantic. Besides, Dream Island Bali and Big Garden Corner also offer outstanding snapshot spots that will definitely excite you.
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2. Join Lembongan Hopping Tour
Sanur is a gate which opens a way to Bali’s sister islands: Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. Three perfect getaways from the busy and crowded areas in Bali! Among those three sisters, Nusa Lembongan is the nearest from Sanur. Lembongan Hopping Tour is a must-have tour while you are in this beach area. In the island, you can do various water activities including snorkeling, dugout canoeing, standup paddle boating, glass-bottom boating, and swimming.
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3. Relax with In Villa Spa and Massage
Other than its tropical beaches, Bali is famous for its spa and massage treatments. There are so many spas all over this island, especially in the southern areas. This is why getting massage treatment is one of the must-have things to do in Sanur. If you stay in this area, however, you can unwind yourself with relaxing spa and massage treatment in your resort/villa. With In Villa Spa and Massage, the professional therapists are the ones who will come to you. In other words, you don’t need to travel through the hustle bustle of Bali’s streets. Isn’t that a very nice offer?
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4. Learn Stand-up Paddle Surfing
While Kuta has Odyssey Surf School, Sanur has Bali Stand Up Paddle School. With the best coaching from their experienced instructors, learning stand-up paddle boarding can be fun and safe. Stand-up paddle boarding is definitely one of the thrilling things to do in Sanur that you must try. It’s another exciting way to ride the waves besides surfing. So, what makes SUP different from surfing? The significant differences are that paddle boarders always stand up on their boards and they use paddle to propel themselves. Other than paddle boarding and surfing, you can experience some numbers of more water sports in Sanur. The best selections include Jet Skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, canoeing, and many others.
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5. Walk Under the Sea
Have you heard about Sea Walker? This facility allows you to literally walk on the seabed. When doing this activity, you don’t have to be able to swim. And you don’t need to carry heavy oxygen tank on your back. So, what do you need to do? Easy! Just wear the special helmet that provides you oxygen during your underwater time and you’re good to go. With Sea Walker, you can leisurely explore Bali’s ocean and admire its colorful corals and tropical fish. Besides Sanur, you can have this new experience in Tanjung Benoa Watersports.
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6. Visit Bali Sharks
There is one more island near Sanur that is also a must-visit Bali tourism object. It is Serangan Island. Among the various activities to experience, visiting Bali Sharks is an important one. As you know, from decades ago sharks has entered culinary field. You must have heard about shark fin soup. Sharks have an important role in maintaining healthy population of fish in the ocean. Yet, their population is decreasing from time to time. Bali Shark has a ‘rescue and release’ mission to save this poor animal from being hunted for its fins. This conservation center offers eco- and ocean-friendly tour to get to know about black tip and white tip reef sharks. Here, you can even experience swimming with baby sharks.
7. Admire Artworks in Le Mayeur Museum
Let’s move a bit away from the beach! Besides water activities, there are a lot more things to do in Sanur. Le Mayeur Museum can be a heaven for Balinese art enthusiasts. This museum displays the works of a notable painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres. He is fond of Bali’s beauty, especially the gorgeous, then-pristine Sanur’s coastlines. Le Mayeur featured his muse, a Balinese Legong dancer whom he later married, many times at his oil paintings. You’ll see them in this museum. As a matter of fact, this museum was a personal mansion in which the couple used to live. So, besides galleries, you can stroll through their bedroom, bathroom, studio and other rooms.
8. Explore Taman Festival Bali
Do you fancy some ghost stories? Or, do you enjoy being in spooky places? If so, Taman Festival Bali is the right place for you. Is it a park? Yes, but an abandoned one. You know that ramshackle buildings can be perfect homes for the unseen ones. The quietness of the area brings about an eerie atmosphere, even during the day. This abandoned amusement park, along with its decoration and murals, is an awesome place to take pictures. But, you must always be careful as the buildings are crumbling.
9. Study Blanjong Temple and the Stone Inscription
What is the meaning of visiting the island of thousand temples without seeing its temple? To make your visit complete, going to a temple or two is highly recommended. Temples are where you can observe and learn about Balinese Hindu culture. One prominent temple in Sanur area is Pura Blanjong. In this temple, you can find one of Bali’s oldest artifacts. It is a stone pillar with inscriptions in Sanskrit. Besides the stone inscription, you can observe some sandstone statues of Hindu deity Ganesh and some animal figures there.
10. Do Culinary Tour
Lastly, don’t leave Bali without tasting their signature local dishes, snacks, and drinks. The best restaurants serving local food include Warung Men Weti, Warung Mak Beng, Made’s Kitchen, Babi Guling Sanur, Warung Nasi Lawar Men Tinggen, and many others. Besides those local eating places, there are many modern restaurants and cafes worth to visit. Places like Char Ming, Three Monkeys, or else are where you can enjoy fancy food with great calming vibe. Also, since Bali is intensely warm during the day, grabbing cold gelato at Massimo can be pretty refreshing. It will be convenient for you if you use a Bali car rental service to go around Sanur.
