In terms of tourism, Sanur Beach began to be introduced to the international world by A. J. Le Mayeur, an artist from Belgium who came to Bali in 1932. See the attraction of Sanur beach is very beautiful, the Le Mayeur decided to settle in Sanur by establishing a painting studio. Le Mayeur Bali later married a girl named Ni Nyoman Pollok, a famous Legong dancer and a model of one of his paintings. Through paintings Le Mayeur, Sanur Beach began to be known by the international community. Currently, the painting studios have become Le Mayeur Museum and can be visited by the public. Le Mayeur Museum is located in the tourist area of Sanur Beach.
Sanur beach is one of the beaches on the island of Bali is interesting to visit. Natural panoramic beauty make Sanur Beach is famous even since antiquity. In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur Beach has been known as the beautiful beaches, it appears in the inscription of King Kasari Warmadewa, a king who berkeraton in Singhadwala in the year 917 AD Now, there are inscriptions in Blanjong area, the southern part of Sanur Beach.
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In the Dutch colonial era, Sanur Beach is famous as the landing site when the Dutch army will invade the kingdom of Badung is considered defying the colonial government. War which took place on 18 November 1906 it became known as Bellows Badung, that is the spirit of war to death practiced by the King of Badung and his followers.
In contrast to the present beautiful Kuta Beach sunset, Sanur beach is famous for its beautiful panoramic view of the rising sun (sunrise). Topography with a curved white sand beach that stretches to form a beautiful cluster. In the morning, while enjoying the moments of the rising sun is dazzling, tourists can see Nusa Penida island chain in the southeast and the south coast of the island panorama.
Scenery in the afternoon is equally interesting. Clarify the receding tides eye on Serangan Island and clusters of coral rock that juts into the sea south of Sanur Beach. Not only that, if the waves are not so big sea, tourists can witness the beauty of rock that stretches colorful.Sanur beach is situated in the village of Sanur, Denpasar District, Denpasar, Bali Province.
Sanur beach is about 6 km from Denpasar city center and can be reached by private vehicle such as a car or a motorcycle. If you want to use public vehicles (minibus), travelers need not worry because very crowded public transport back and forth between Sanur-Denpasar.
Sanur area is an area in Bali's first tourist development, characterized by the presence of five-star hotels and various restaurants. Therefore, travelers need not worry if they need lodging or food stalls around the beach. In addition, the tourist area of Sanur beach also provides souvenir stalls that sell a variety of items as well as art souvenirs typical of the coast.