Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Bingin

Bingin beach is a very secluded beach, which means you have to put some effort to get there. But once you are at the beach you can catch your breath while watching the unforgettable ocean view.
You can reach the beach by driving towards Uluwatu. At Pecatu you have to turn left and then right at the junction. From there you will see small handwritten signs showing you the way to the beach. So keep your eyes peeled...
There are several dirt-roads you can take that lead you to the beach. At the end of one dirt road a lady told us that it would be a 15 minute walk, 5 minutes through the bushes and then 10 minutes down to the beach.
There wasn’t really a path so it looked more like a hike than a walk to me...

The beach with a view to the south...

We decided to take another turn further north. From there the villagers are happy to point you to the right direction and show you where you can park your car or motorbike.
Don’t expect to see the beach yet...It takes another 10 minutes by foot to get there. A lady showed us the way between village houses, along narrow paths and home stays. We were pretty much walking in their backyard...
After climbing down the stairs we finally ended up at the beach. We were surprised that despite the heavy hike, there were a lot of restaurants and places where you can spend the night.
The places aren’t fancy but hey, they are built on the cliffs and have the best view you can get.
Most rooms have balconies right on the beach overlooking the dark blue ocean. This is an ideal spot for surfers to wait for the big waves to come...

Rooms with stunning views right on the beach

When we were at Binging there were a lot of waves and people surfing. This is one of those south Bali beaches, which are perfect for die hard surfing; the surf break comes from the left side and challenges the very best surfer.
Sunbathers will be disappointed here because the beach is very narrow so there is not a lot of space to work on your tan.
Like most of the south Bali beaches, Bingin is a great beach located right below the cliffs and has a laid back atmosphere. It’s also an ideal spot to relax and chat with the local people.
But to get there, prepare for a heavy work-out because once you have climbed down the stairs to the beach, you have to climb up again. A good exercise on your holiday...