Crystal Bay

    The one for swimming and sunset.

    Crystal Bay is the beach we send guests to when they want an actual beach day: sheltered water, pale sand, a few warungs under the palms, and a sunset that lines up perfectly with the small offshore island.

    Snorkeling is good in the shallows on both sides of the bay. Between July and September the mola-mola (sunfish) sometimes appear here — that's a boat trip, not a shore snorkel.

    Bring cash for the small entry fee and a warung lunch. Chairs are cheap to rent from any of the beach cafés.

    Best time
    Late afternoon into sunset
    Time from villa
    About 40 minutes by car
    Swim safe?
    Yes — one of the calmest beaches on the island

    Staying with us? We'll book this — and every other logistic — from the villa.