Bali resorts are very popular among beach lovers. Nusa Dua is considered the most elite place on the island. The resort is aimed at the most demanding tourists. The most luxurious hotels with good internal infrastructure are built here. The resort began to develop in the eighties. To get to the beach of Nusa Dua can only hotel residents and their employees, this creates a certain level of security. But relaxing here, you will not feel the true color of the island. If you want to see the region, you will have to travel outside Nusa Dua.
Closed territory
The resort area is located in the east of the Bukit Peninsula. She is considered the best in Bali. The territory of the beach of Nusa Dua is closed, you can get to it, but you have to pass through the control. Inspect cars and buses, checking luggage. The resort has luxury hotels that have long been loved by Hollywood stars.
Many mistakenly believe that Bali is a paradise for relaxation. In fact, there are not many places on the island where you can sunbathe and swim. The southern coast is washed by the troubled waters of the Indian Ocean, which are unsuitable for swimming. Therefore, the beaches of Nusa Dua are among the best on the island. They are aimed at wealthy people who prefer a relaxing family vacation.
Where is
The Nusa Dua district is located 25 kilometers from Denpasar, the administrative center of Bali. The distance from the airport to the resort is only ten kilometers, to Kuta - 15, and to Seminyak - 20. A chain of elite hotels stretches along the coast of the region. The beach area of any of the hotels is open from the sea, but from the land side the resort is completely closed.
Resort Features
Inside the elite district, more than ten hotel complexes of the highest category have been built. Restaurants usually have well-kept parks, extensive water complexes and their own beaches, as well as tennis courts and restaurants. For fans of shopping in the center of the resort a shopping complex "Gallery Collection" was built. In the daytime, free shuttles run from each hotel to the shopping center.
Tourists come to the resort on all-inclusive tours. As a rule, on the territory of hotels there is everything necessary for relaxation, so there is no need to leave its territory. Hotels represent tourists the artificial world of Bali, fenced off from the realities of island life. Local residents can only be seen here as the staff of the institutions. The season on the beaches of Nusa Dua lasts all year long, which attracts tourists here. But surf lovers visit the resort from December to February, it is this period that is most acceptable for this sport.
Beaches of the region
Only a few beaches can be identified on Nusa Dua (Bali). Each of them is good for relaxing and bathing adults and children. The local coast boasts a calm sea, unlike the neighboring resorts of Seminyak and Kuta. Waves sometimes also occur here, but usually break somewhere in the distance on coral reefs.
The advantage of the beaches of Nusa Dua in Bali is the light yellow sandy beach. But once upon a time there were mangroves and swamps on the site of the resort. Therefore, the beaches in the region are artificial (imported sand). But neighboring regions can only boast of a dark volcanic coast. Ocean water pleases tourists with its purity and emerald hue.
Coast features
Some troubles are caused by the ebbs and flows. Each hotel puts on the coast a detailed schedule of changes in water level, so that tourists have the opportunity to choose the best time for swimming. At low tide, the sea departs for several hours from the coast (tens of meters), revealing a sandy bottom with algae, garbage and corals.
On the beaches of Nusa Dua in Bali (their photos are given in the article) there are lagoons in which you can comfortably swim throughout the day. At low tide, the depth in such places reaches the belt. Such lagoons are located at the Novotel Bali Hotel and Ayodia Bali Resort.
The beaches of the resort are sparsely populated, many tourists spend time by the pools. There is a beautiful promenade, which is a path made of pavers, laid in the middle of the sand. It is convenient to ride a bike along the promenade or to do morning jogging. A 6-kilometer long road has been laid along the coast.
Heger beach
In addition to coastal areas owned by hotels, there are also public ones. Among them, it is worth highlighting Heger Beach (Nusa Dua). He occupies an honorable tenth place in the ranking of Bali. It is located near Savanganu, in the immediate vicinity of Nusa Dua Golf Club.
Heger can please holidaymakers with excellent weather throughout the year. Of course, there are rainy and dry periods, but in general a comfortable rest is always available. The disadvantage of the rainy season is the garbage that throws the sea on the coast. This problem is typical for the entire island, and not for any particular beach.
Coast Benefits
Heger covers the coral reef from the winds, so there is no wind and waves. Reefs act as a breakwater, so the sea surface in this region remains almost always calm. Sometimes there are very small waves that slightly roll ashore and do not cause inconvenience. On the beach it is very good to relax with children. The shallow coast is as if created for kids.
The beach is covered with large light sand, which does not cause discomfort. Its density allows you to jog or play basketball or volleyball. According to tourists, the sand cover partially resembles millet. Sunset in the sea is sandy and without stones. And the transparency of sea water allows you to see the bottom at a great distance from the coast.
The local coast is very picturesque and not as crowded as other places on the beaches of Nusa Dua (Bali), the reviews confirm this. It is for this reason that Heger is visited for the sake of secluded relaxation.
Beach infrastructure
The coast is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. Local traders constantly scurry about it throughout the day, offering all kinds of sweets and souvenirs. Since Heger is located next to the fishing village of the same name, fishing boats and ships complement the local landscapes.
Guesthouses and hotels are located near the village in the beach area. To the minuses of the coast, tourists attribute a large number of algae off the coast during the rainy season.
Along the beach, restaurants and cafes serving local food and drinks stretch in a continuous strip. Tourists note that Heger refers to those places where topless is allowed to sunbathe. This point is worth considering if you are planning a family vacation.
Like any beach, there are many water activities: sailing, kayaking, ATV or motor boat. Off the coast, snorkeling is incredibly popular due to its amazingly clear water. Surf lovers only need to swim to the reef, and there they are waiting for the waves. True, only experienced athletes can cope with this task.
Surfer Resort
According to tourists, the beaches of Nusa Dua (Bali) are very popular among surfers. From November to March, surf spots that are known all over the world work on the coast. Very often they become the venue for international competitions.
Resort Attractions
The main attraction of the beaches of Nusa Dua (photo is given in the article) is Turtle Island. Turtles come here to lay eggs. This stunning sight is worth a look.
And lovers of painting can go to the Pacific Museum. In his exposition there are canvases of European artists who painted their paintings in Bali. The museum is considered the best on the island.
If you consider yourself an active tourist, then you will be bored with being on the beach and want to see something new. But for this it is necessary to travel outside the resort, since all the most interesting in Bali is located outside Nusa Dua. Oddly enough, but tourists like the island of Bali, which is part of Indonesia. A fairytale corner with a wonderful climate is interesting not only for its natural beauties. Four varieties of forests grow on its territory. Volcanoes give the resort even more exoticness.
Unfortunately, Nusa Dua is a cultivated region that does not convey the spirit and traditions of the island. To fully experience the local flavor, you need to see the sights and temple complexes. Tourists note that in each Nusa Dua hotel you can book a tour of the most interesting places on the island. The range of travel is quite wide.
Temples and places of interest
Tourists recommend visiting the temples of Oolong Danu, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Goa Gaja, each of which is interesting in its own way. Many vacationers want to see the Gunung Batur volcano, located in the north of the island. He still remains valid, periodically reminding himself of the tremors. In the crater of the volcano, a long time ago, Lake Batur was formed.
And in another crater of an extinct volcano in the mountain region of Bedugul, a botanical garden is spread over an area of 150 hectares. His vast collection of plants is amazing. Here you can admire the rare representatives of the tropical world.
Nusa Dua Hotels
Hotels of the beaches of Nusa Dua (Bali) are institutions of the highest category that offer a wide range of services and good service.
One of the most popular hotels is Inaya Putri Bali. The hotel is next to the best beach of Nusa Dua. A fifteen minute walk from the hotel is the Bali Collection shopping center. The hotel provides its guests with comfortable rooms and villas.
No less interesting for tourists are the hotel complexes “Nusa Dua Beach Resort and Spa”, “Western Resort Nusa Dua Bali”. They are distinguished by a high level of service. Resort hotels are the best five-star establishments. Good four-star hotels also work. Each institution has a developed infrastructure, due to which it can provide the best conditions for the relaxation of wealthy guests.
Tourists reviews
Continuing the review of the popular resort, I want to pay attention to reviews of the beaches of Nusa Dua. Are they as good as the flyers they are? According to experienced travelers, a respectable resort is beautiful at any time, whenever you decide to visit it. The weather in the region invariably pleases throughout the year. But some tourists believe that April is the ideal time for a vacation. At this time there are very few holidaymakers, and there is no rain. But this is only a matter of your personal preferences. The main thing is that you can go on vacation at any time, no matter what month your vacation took.
The main advantage of the beaches is a gentle entry into the sea and the absence of waves. The coast is incredibly convenient for families with kids. Whatever hotel you go to, it will guarantee your own beach, equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. Public beaches are also available in the resort, but they must be paid for using accessories.
Tourists note that conditionally Nusa Dua can be divided into two parts: before and after the shopping center. In the south, the coast does not suffer from ebbs and flows, there are no algae. But in the northern part during the period of changing water levels, algae and sea urchins appear. When choosing a suitable hotel, pay attention to where in Nusa Dua it is located.
According to tourists, the resort is an ideal place for a lazy vacation. Respectable people who value the increased comfort and tranquility strive here. For a family vacation, the best place is simply not to be found. During the whole vacation you will be pleased not only with the sea and the beach, but also with the green areas of the hotel complexes. The beaches of all hotels are clean, as staff regularly clean them.
Perhaps the youth here will be bored, but this problem is fixable, since other resorts of the island are located nearby. With all the advantages, Nusa Dua has some disadvantages. Very often sea tides throw garbage on the coast. Of course, hotel staff quickly removes sewage, but this situation is typical for the entire coast of the island.
If you are planning a vacation in Nusa Dua, then you should know that the cost of services here is higher than in other areas of Bali. The rest of the resort is very attractive in all respects. No wonder it is deservedly popular among tourists.
Instead of an afterword
The amazing resort of Nusa Dua is a great place for a beach holiday. The transparent sea and sandy beaches, combined with exotic nature and chic hotels create the best conditions for an unforgettable vacation.