Bali North Coast Ghost Towns & Hidden Black Sand Beaches

Discover the eerie beauty of Bali's north coast, where abandoned Dutch-era buildings and black volcanic sand beaches tell stories of colonial history and the 1963 Mount Agung eruption. This cycling route starts from the quiet fishing village of Temukus, follows the coastal road past the silent ruins of a former sugar factory, and leads to the untouched beach of Yeh Malet, famous for its sea turtle conservation. You'll also visit the tiny Pura Melanting, a temple hidden in a clove forest, and the lesser-known Pemuteran Bay, where locals can guide you to a coral reef restoration project. The route is flat and easy, perfect for a low-carbon exploration by bicycle. Enjoy fresh coconut water from roadside stalls and the feeling of having the shoreline all to yourself.