Best beaches in Bali for swimming — is Virgin Beach worth visiting after Melasti, Pandawa, and Nyang Nyang?

One commenter advises against Melasti for actual beach time — it's more of a photo spot than a place to swim or relax, worth visiting for at most a couple of hours. For year-round beach vacationing in Bali, they recommend Nusa Dua instead.

Virgin Beach on Bali's east coast has a noticeably different feel from the southern beaches — quieter, fewer crowds, and more laid-back. If you've already done Melasti, Pandawa, and Nyang Nyang, it's worth the trip for variety.

The Kuta beach area is currently in decent condition — suitable for walks and swimming. For families, Kuta and Seminyak offer good infrastructure and calmer sections.

In December, west-facing beaches in Bali are often rough due to the rainy season and swells. Melasti is one of the few southern beaches where wading is still possible. The east coast tends to be calmer during this period.