Alongside neighboring coastal resorts like Seminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu, Kuta is one of Bali's most popular ... Recent visitors said the beach here is soft and the swimming conditions are great.

Twelve months ago, Nyani, a dreamy black sand beach on Bali’s west coast ... hidden in a cave with an oasis-shaped infinity pool, swim-up bars and killer sunset-over-the-ocean views.