South Bali is the island’s busiest and most developed area, and also the most popular with tourists. This is for good reason. It includes the busy spots Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Seminyak, the calmer areas of Sanur and Nusa Dua, and the surf-oriented Bukit peninsula.

The south is also where Bali’s airport Ngurah Rai is located (DPS Denpasar).

Visitors interested in the cultural aspects of Bali will find plenty to like in Ubud which is located more in the centre of Bali, while the hot spots Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian are not really known for offering much that you would call the cultural aspects of Bali. ravelers staying here usually boom day tours to explore the temples, rice fields and country side, or stay for a few days for shopping, part and culinary delights, and then move on. 

Bali is the island of temples like Tanah Lot and Uluwatu but you won’t really find them in the tourism hotspots.

If you are interested in shopping, South Bali offers thousands of shops, with everything from souvenirs to fashionable clothing and jewelry available at very fair prices.

Seminyak in general is more “boutique” than Kuta or Legian, which goes for restaurants, clubs, villas, resorts and shops alike. While the newly risen star Canggu offers everything – et is crippled by heavy traffic at times.

South Bali is also the best place for dining and nightlife. Local food from all over the Indonesian archipelago awaits you, as well as fusion and international cuisine made by Bali’s many cutting-edge chefs. You can enjoy the freshest seafood on the beach at Jimbaran or rub shoulders with the fun seeking crowds in Kuta and Legian.

Accommodation is available at all levels in the South Bali region, from the most basic backpacker rooms with a bed and a fan for only a few dollars, to five-star hotels, resorts, and private, fully-staffed beachfront villas. Whatever your budget, you are certain to find the right room for you.

The majority of Bali’s most beautiful beaches are in the south, with a wide variety of different options for sun worshipers, and some of the world’s best waves for surfing can be found here, suiting all levels of surfer, from absolute beginner to seasoned pro.