Pandawa Beach
Pantai Pandawa
A 'secret beach' opened up after its cliffs were cut through. The cliffs bear carved statues of the five Pandawa brothers, and the shallow white-sand bay is ideal for swimming and kayaking.
Pandawa Beach lies in Kuta Selatan (South Kuta) in southern Bali. It was once enclosed by limestone cliffs and was known as the 'secret beach', opened to visitors only after villagers cut a road through the hills. Along the descending road, niches carved into the cliff walls hold statues of the Pandawa brothers from the Mahabharata and their mother Kunti. The beach is wide, with white sand and shallow water protected by a reef, so the waves are gentle. Visitors can rent kayaks, loungers and umbrellas, and paragliding is also offered. Entry and parking fees are low, and there are many small restaurants on the sand. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Nusa Dua, and is often combined with Melasti Beach and Uluwatu Temple.
Opening hours
All day (suggested 07:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Melasti Beach
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
- Nusa Dua
- Rock Bar Bali (AYANA)
- Jimbaran Beach
- Padang Padang Beach
- Uluwatu Temple
- Kuta Beach