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Buleleng vs Pemuteran

Choose Buleleng for a shorter airport transfer and lower prices; choose Pemuteran for diving and families.

Buleleng

North Bali's serene coastline. Best for: Nature lovers & those avoiding crowds.

Choose Buleleng for a shorter airport transfer, lower prices.

  • Beach: Calm black-sand beaches along the north coast.
  • Nightlife: Very little outside a few Lovina bars.
  • Prices: $ · Budget. Inexpensive: food, stays and drivers cost less than in the south.
  • To the airport: 85 km · 2½–3 h
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • 10 resorts on Balisama, from about $45 a night

Pemuteran

Reefs, Menjangan Island & quiet bays. Best for: Divers, snorkelers & nature lovers.

Choose Pemuteran for diving, families.

  • Beach: Grey-sand beach on a very calm bay; snorkel straight from the shore.
  • Nightlife: None to speak of; dinner by the beach.
  • Prices: $$ · Moderate. Moderate: simple and mid-range resorts at fair prices.
  • To the airport: 135 km · 3½–4½ h
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • 3 resorts on Balisama, from about $45 a night

Buleleng and Pemuteran are about 48 km apart.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Buleleng Good (3/5), Pemuteran Good (3/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Buleleng Very good (4/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Surfing: Buleleng None (0/5), Pemuteran None (0/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Buleleng Good (3/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Sunsets: Buleleng Good (3/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Nightlife: Buleleng Poor (1/5), Pemuteran None (0/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Buleleng Fair (2/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Buleleng Good (3/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Buleleng Excellent (5/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Buleleng Fair (2/5), Pemuteran Good (3/5)
  • Family-friendly: Buleleng Good (3/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Buleleng Very good (4/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Remote work: Buleleng Poor (1/5), Pemuteran Poor (1/5)
  • Walkability: Buleleng Poor (1/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)

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