– ESCAPE THE CROWDS –
AN INDEPENDENT TRAVEL GUIDE
Things to do in Balian
Surf
a wonderfully wild and quiet beach break at Balian. Boards are available for rent near the beach, and you can take lessons here too.
Yoga
classes are held daily in Balian. Stretch out after a long surf sessions, or begin and end your days mindfully in this lovely seaside village.
Explore
the exquisite rice terraces that stretch from Pantai Soka all the way back to the foot of Batukaru mountain. They're among the loveliest rice terraces in Bali.
Sushi
Surf is a chilled, breezy cafe that overlooks the waves of Balian beach. It serves excellent sushi, smoothies and juices, healthy breakfasts and a range of cocktails.
– near Balian –
Learn
about organic farming and gardening during a one-day workshop in the beautiful hills behind Balian.
Relax
for a few days. Balian's a great spot to enjoy some down time, and to catch up on reading, indulge in massages, work on your tan....
Swim
in a pool while you watch the surf. Pondok Pitaya has a lovely beachfront swimming pool – non-guests are welcome to use it if they order a meal from the restaurant.
Visit
the small Catholic Church in hillside Selabih village, near Balian. There's a pretty shrine to the Virgin Mary set in tended gardens, and the view from up here is stunning.
Walk
down to Juwuk Manis, West Bali's pretty twin waterfalls. There is a pool at the bottom that you can swim in. The waterfall is just off the road to Medewi.
Medewi
is about 25 minutes away from Balian, and a great place to spend a day – excellent surf, and plenty to do and see (and there's a beachfront bar with good views of the surf point).
