Bias Tugel Beach

What to expect at the end of November: - a Little hike through some smelly forest with some trash - thousands of harmless centipedes all over the beach - crystal clear water - beautiful beach - turtles to watch underwater (just rent a snorkel) - sunbeds - multiple places to eat (ernas warung was so so) - toilets are available I was told that sometimes the sea can bring a lot of trash… so it’s not always to expect this beach to be so clean All in all, definitely not a perfect beach since multiple factors have to play along for this, but the water is amazing and it’s a great remote place. During peak time, max 20 people to expect

You have two options in going down here — pay 20k from the other entrance or climb a hill and walk down a forest to get to the beach. Nonetheless, it is quiet a peaceful place in Padangbai. The chairs are like 50k each and there’s beer options too. The waves are nice but gets huge from time to time.

To begin with, this beach is not white and consist of black sand. I am not sure why some says it's white, probably they have never come across an actual white sandy beach. Next, accessing the beach requires trekking thru a rubbished area which was disgusting, followed by up and down thru unmarked clearings. Just follow the direction toward the beach, you should be fine. Either that, you could access it via the end of the road where there's access to a secret beach too. At the beach side, there's some Warungs selling food and drinks. I'm just intrigued about the RP10,000 they collect, what do they do with it instead of keeping the beach clean. Strange. Return again to this beach? Hell no.

Visited this beach in October 2024, quite early in the morning. I loved the track leading down — quiet and a bit challenging 🤣 The beach was beautiful. I arrived just after sunrise. I hesitated to swim at first, but I did it anyway. And guess what? Just as I swam near the rocks… I SAW A BLACK-AND-WHITE STRIPED SNAKE! 😭 I panicked and told a group of Balinese boys who were already there. One of them casually said, “Yeah, you can find them near the rocks — just don’t swim too close, and you’ll be fine.” So yeah — beautiful and quiet beach, but maybe avoid swimming near the rocks 🥹

I recently visited this beach that left me with mixed impressions. The entrance fee was 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah per person, which seemed reasonable at first, but our experience with payment was frustrating. After handing over 100,000 Rupiah for two people, the attendant only returned 70,000, shortchanging us by 10,000. It felt like an attempt to cheat, which dampened the mood right at the start. Swimming was challenging due to strong waves, making it less ideal for those looking for a relaxing dip. The beach itself was somewhat dirty, which detracted from the natural beauty. Additionally, the proximity to a local port made the surroundings less scenic and more industrial. As a foreigner, I found the atmosphere a bit overwhelming. Locals were constantly trying to sell items or push us to rent a chaise lounge, leaving little room for relaxation. The lack of electricity in the area was also inconvenient, as it meant no card payments or options for charging phones. While the beach has some potential, the combination of poor maintenance, pushy vendors, and lack of basic facilities made it less enjoyable. The entrance fee and the attempted shortchanging added to the negative experience. I wouldn't recommend it unless improvements are made in cleanliness, transparency, and facilities.

Very chill white sand beach with clear turquoise water. The waves can be a little rough to get in (dependind on the time of day), but for the most part once you pass the first couple of waves you can swim out a bit. There are plenty of warungs with beach chairs, umbrellas and delicious food and cold beer. Don’t expect good toilets (squat toilets with bucket flush of sea water) and there are no showers. The tide can bring some rubbish at times, but that is a problem overall in Bali. I spent 2 afternoons here and loved it! There are some vendors, but they are very respectful if you say “no thanks” with a smile. There are 2 paths to get here; one you have to pay 10K (which is supposed to go to beach maintenance) and the other is free. Highly recommend it if you are in Panangbai 🏝️🏖️

Beautiful turquoise water with white sand! Not too crowded. There are a few warungs for food options. Cost 10K for entrance fees and 50K to rent a sunbed and umbrella. I came to Padangbai specifically for this beach and it really didn’t disappoint! 😍

Hidden beach at Manggis, super chill & not touristy 🏝️ water is turquoise and clear, sand is soft and white. -Entrance 10k, and you can rent a sunbed inside from 100-50k -Little walk to the beach 5-7min (without any hike)🌝 -Perfect spot for snorkelling🐠 -Jump on the black rocks and enjoy hearing the sound of the water crashing under🥹🙌🏼 Absolutely worth a visit when you are in Bali! ✨