Lalang-linggah Travel Guide

Lalang-linggah is a quiet village to the west of Denpasar in the west of Bali. It resides on the main coastal highway and is known for its nice resorts and big surf at nearby Balian Beach.

Worth It?: Yes for surfers and those looking for a quiet beach holiday.
What to Do: lazing on Lalang-linggah Beach, surfing on Balian Beach.
Best Time to Go: May through September or October.
How Long?: A few hours for a visit, a day for the surf, several days at a hotel.
Trivia: the nearby Balian River is sacred, with Balian loosely meaning 'positive energy'.

This area is a rocky part of Bali and comes with black volcanic and golden sands. There are several posh hotel/resorts out this way, including the much ballyhooed Gajah Mina sitting up on a headland.

Balian Beach is not far from Lalang-linggah and is the main attraction in the region, especially for surfers. It's about 50kms from Kuta and has a small village setting with palms all around. The surf here is on par with that of Kuta, yet is much less crowded.

Travel to Lalang-linggah - Getting There

Lalang-linggah is near the town of Suraberata on the main coastal highway, around 50kms from Kuta and a 90-minute drive from Denpasar. Denpasar Ngurah Rai Airport is 45kms from Lalang-linggah and receives flights from Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, as well as direct from Australia.

Lalang-linggah Things to Do

Lalang-linggah Attractions

Lalang-linggah resorts

this part of Bali has many comprehensive hotels and resorts and includes the Gajah Mina Beach Resort, a tropical boutique hotel with private beach.

Side trips from Lalang-linggah

Balian Beach: just a few kilometers from Lalang-linggah, this beach has excellent surf in season and is less crowded than at Kuta.