Mertasari Beach
Sanur's most peaceful south end — wide white sand, a calm lagoon, and the brilliant Sanur Beach Market food court right behind it.
Best for: Peaceful family swim days
About Mertasari Beach
Mertasari Beach is the peaceful southern end of Sanur — a wide, quiet stretch of white sand and calm, reef-protected water that sees a fraction of the crowds further north. It is a favourite with local families at weekends, and the shallow lagoon and gentle shelving make it one of the safest, most relaxed swimming beaches in south-east Bali.
Right behind the sand sits the Sanur Beach Market, an open-air food court where dozens of stalls serve Indonesian and international dishes at local prices — perfect after a swim. Kitesurfers use the steady dry-season winds off Mertasari, and the flat beach path makes it an easy cycle or stroll from central Sanur.
Quick facts
- Waves
- Calm
- Sand
- White
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Accessibility
- Drive-in or 15-min cycle from central Sanur
Things to do at Mertasari Beach
- Family swim — The wide, calm, reef-protected lagoon and shallow shelving make Mertasari one of Sanur's safest swimming beaches.
- Eat at Sanur Beach Market — The open-air food court behind the beach serves dozens of local and international dishes at warung prices.
- Kitesurfing — Steady dry-season winds make Mertasari one of Sanur's spots for kitesurfing lessons and sessions.
- Cycle from central Sanur — The flat beach path and quiet lanes make it an easy 15-minute cycle or stroll down from the main Sanur strip.
Beaches near Mertasari Beach
- Sanur Beach — Families, sunrise paddleboarders and slow mornings
- Sindhu Beach — Sunrise breakfast and the fish market
- Nusa Dua Beach — Luxury resort days and reef snorkelling
Plan your visit
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- Where to stay near Mertasari Beach — area-by-area accommodation guide.
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