City Guide: Sanur

Sanur will introduce you to a modern paradox.

In Sanur ancient traditions and society are still vital, but its old world-style architecture in the city center tends to get less cultivated as you get to the rougher edges of the city with the urban landscape giving way to rice plantations, lush tropical beaches and soaring volcanoes.

From culture to natural beauty in Sanur, the city is a bustling place to enjoy. Be it a room in cheap hotel in Sanur to a lap of luxuries all available at Booked.net. Our listings include maps, photos and secure forms on each hotel.

When you are in Sanur, it seems that it has a painted backdrop. Born from beauty, Sanur is a unique composition of exotic beaches, holy temples and fascinating cultures. There is some magic in Sanur to keep you captivated throughout your stay and everything there will seem exceptional from its welcoming people to exciting attractions.

• Le Mayeur Museum, a former home to impressionist Adrian Jean Le Mayeur, but today serves as museum housing his works

•  Pura Blanjong, the most important temple in Sanur

• Serangan Island Turtle Conservation Centre refers to the city's past as provisional center and may introduce you to the secrets of current conservation initiatives

• Blue Oasis Beach Club, a center for sea-kayaking, kitesurfing, parasailing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and windsurfing

• Hardy's Grosir, Sanur's main market

One of the most pleasing parts of Sanur is its beach front. Stretching more than 5km along the sandy strip, Sanur is a non-stop playground for aquatic activities from sea-kayaking, kitesurfing, parasailing, wakeboarding and so on. In addition, Sanur is a perfect spot for surfers as its bays are bodered by reefs. 

Along with beach relaxation, there is good news for light-sleepers as in Sanur you won't be disturbed by night parties and clubs. All these modern fun opportunities are absent in Sanur that adheres to old traditions of live music only.

For the specific lifestyle offered by Sanur the city became a haunt for many famous people in the early 20th century. Among them are Australian artist Donald Friend, Belgian artist Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpesand author Vicki Baum. By the way, the last even entered the part of city's history when he wrote ''A Tale of Bali'' and immortalized the island along with adjacent Sanur. 

For its restrained feel Sanur earned fame as a destination for retirees, but while calm at night Sanur is anything but sensible about eating. It boasts of a set of small restaurants to indulge in local cuisine. The most sophisticated dishes served at Kesuma Cafe, while Belgian specialities are to be found at Komilfo.

Whether you are about cuisine or culture, Sanur is a city with an exceptional lifestyle that can only be captured on a visit there. Booked.net can organize your stay in the city without any hassle.