Keramas Beach

Not so many people know that Gianyar Regency not only has Ubud as the tourism destination but also some beaches. One of the most famous beach in Gianyar Regency is Keramas Beach. Keramas Beach is located in Ida Bagus Mantra Street, Keramas Village, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency. It takes around 1 hour to get to this beach from Jimbaran and only 30 minutes from the center of Denpasar. Legend says, the word Keramas Beach comes from the word “kera” means “monkeys” and “mas or emas” means gold. It is because Keramas Beach used to be visited by Golden Monkeys that come and go whenever they like. This beach also is known as Komune Beach, referring to a hotel near Keramas Beach named Komune Hotel and Resort.

Not like the beaches in Kuta, Seminyak or Jimbaran, Keramas Beach has black sand instead of white sand. This beach also has big waves that suitable for the surfer, both beginners, and professionals. The waves in Keramas Beach are usually 2 meters high or above. You can also try the sensation of night surfing here. You do not have to be worried to try night surfing in Keramas Beach because Komune Hotel and resort has two watchtowers with a spotlight to watch you and give you enough light to do the night surfing in Keramas Beach. The name of Keramas Beach become known worldwide also because it was the place to hold The Pro Bali Surf Competition.

Besides surfing, you can also try some activities in Keramas Beach. You can try to visit Wake Dolphin in Keramas Beach, where you can see and interact directly with 4 dolphins. You can also try to visit D’Green Keramas Park that has education and Recreation Park in Keramas Beach. People also like to swim, playing volleyball, or simply just playing with the sand or sunbathing in Keramas Beach. Keramas Beach is also a good place to see the sunrise instead of sunset. If you are getting bored with the beach and sunsets, you can go to Keramas Beach to see the sunrise before you enjoying your day in Keramas Beach.

The facilities in Keramas Beach are more than enough for the tourists. You can find a lot of hotels and resorts near Keramas Beach. So you can enjoy the sunrise view of Keramas Beach from your room. You can also find many restaurants with various kind of menu around Keramas Beach. Keramas Beach is also located near other tourist destinations like Tegenungan Waterfall, Art Market Sukawati, even Bali Safari, and Marine Park. For the surfers, you can also rent a surfing board in Keramas Beach to enjoy the waves in Keramas Beach both on the day and night.