Visit Seminyak, Indonesia

Seminyak is at the northernmost (and quieter) end of the eight-kilometre stretch of beach that also includes Kuta and Legian.

This is arguably the best beach on the island, and the area is packed with hundreds of bars, restaurants and shops.

The sea here is fantastic for surfing, which as a consequence means it is not great for swimming, but there are flagged areas where you can swim, and all of the hotels that we recommend in the area have swimming pools.