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Sanur Beach

Sanur Beach gets a bad rap sometimes. People hear "beach dive" and think it's just a sandy bottom, but that's a mistake here. Our favourite thing about Sanur is the macro life that absolutely thrives in the shallows. We're talking ghost pipefish swaying with the soft corals, tiny sea moths scooting across the sand, and lionfish fanning their spines in crevices. Drop in before high tide, when the water is pushing in, and you’ll find a surprising amount of activity. The visibility averages around 9m, so you’re always close to your subject. It’s a shallow site, maxing out at 12m, making it perfect for long bottom times and really searching through the rubble and coral patches. We’ve spent entire dives just watching spotted green gobies tend their burrows, or carefully observing a prickly spotted drupe inching along. It's a photographer's dream, especially for those who love to slow down and really appreciate the small stuff. We'd suggest it for anyone who wants a relaxed dive with plenty of unique critters, without the boat ride.