Bali Region

South Bali (Kuta, Bukit Peninsula, Canggu, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Legian, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Seminyak, Tanah Lot)
The most visited part of the island by far, with Kuta Beach and chic Seminyak.

Central Bali (Ubud, Bedugul, Tabanan)
The cultural heart of Bali and the central mountain range.

West Bali (Negara, Gilimanuk, Medewi Beach, Pemuteran, West Bali National Park)
Ferries to Java and the West Bali National Park.

North Bali (Lovina, Singaraja)
Quiet black sand beaches and the old capital city.

East Bali (Amed, Besakih, Candidasa, Kintamani, Klungkung, Mount Agung, Padang Bai, Tirta Gangga)
Laid back coastal villages, an active volcano and the mighty Mount Agung.

Southeastern Islands (Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan)
Quiet offshore islands in the southeast, popular for diving activities.

Cities

Denpasar — a bustling city, the administrative centre and transport hub of the island but not a major tourist destination
Candidasa — a quiet coastal town, the Bali Aga and gateway to the east coast
Kuta — surfer central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali. Lots of shopping and night-life and the centre of lower-end party culture on Bali
Jimbaran — sea-side resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta
Legian — located between Kuta and Seminyak; also the name of Kuta´s main street
Lovina — beautiful black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs
Padang Bai — a relaxed traditional fishing village with some touristic options. Great place to enjoy the beach, snorkelling, diving and eating fish.
Sanur — sea-side resorts and beaches popular with older families
Seminyak — quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants and trendy designer bars and dance clubs
Ubud — the centre of art and dance in the foothills, with several museums, the monkey forest and lots of arts and crafts shops

Amed — an area of peaceful, traditional fishing villages featuring black sand beaches, coral reefs and excellent diving
Bedugul — nice lakes in the mountains, a golf course, the botanical gardens and the famous Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
Bukit Peninsula — the southernmost tip of Bali, with world class surfing, great beaches, and the can't-miss cliff-hanging Uluwatu Temple
Kintamani — active volcano Mount Batur, great mountain scenery, cooler temperatures and fruit growing
Mount Agung — highest mountain in Bali and the mother temple of Besakih
Nusa Dua — an enclave of high-end resorts and a long, golden sand beach
Nusa Lembongan — good diving, snorkelling and surfing and a great place to relax
Nusa Penida — wild, rugged and untamed and as off-the-beaten-path as you will get in Bali
West Bali National Park — trekking, bird watching and diving in Bali's only substantial natural protected area