With more than 400 miles of coastline, Bali has a beach to suit every taste. You might be coming to surf, snorkel or dive.

Despite Bali being an obvious surf paradise, with its consistent waves and welcoming warm water, it wasn’t until the late 1960s and 70s that it made its way onto the global surfing map.

May 21st, 2018. Updated almost 6 years ago. In the 70s, the film Morning of the Earth put Uluwatu on the international surf map.

Surf overtourism has led to conflicts over how beaches are used and concerns over social and environmental harms. But there are ways to address these issues.

It’s a surfer’s paradise – but Diah Rahayu is out on her own when it comes to professional women’s wave-riding in Bali. Unlike many Indonesian girls, she’s right at home on the beach ...