Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor

Sanur Golden Triangel Harbor, Bali 

Bali is one of the tourist islands in Indonesia, not only famous for its beautiful beaches but also for its rich marine life. One place that shows this charm is Sanur Harbor. Sanur Harbor is one of the most famous ports in Bali. This port was founded in 2020 and was inaugurated in 2022. Located on the east coast of Bali, Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor is not only a transportation center but also an amazing tourist destination.

Harbor Entrance (Photo Source: Private Collection)

Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor, designed by Balinese architect Popo Danes, is an important symbol of tourism development in Indonesia. This port is an ongoing project. On November 9, 2022. Sanur Harbor will experience major revitalization. This revitalized port was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo in preparation for the G20 Summit in Bali on 15-16 November 2022.

Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor has a unique building shape at its entrance. You can see an ornament that applies local wisdom from the Bali region itself, namely a statue of an elephant's head or what is usually called Gajah Mina. The Mina elephant is a Hindu mythological creature in the form of a fish with an elephant head which we usually find in architectural sculptures in Bali that have a history such as temples or decorative sculptures for buildings.

 Side of the Harbor Building (Photo Source: Private Collection)

Before entering this port, you have to enter the entrance gate first. If you use a car, you will be charged 5,000 rupiah for the first 3 hours, while motorbikes will be charged the same 2,000 rupiah for the first 3 hours. If you leave your vehicle at this port, the fee will be multiplied by the next 3 hours according to applicable regulations.

This place is famous as one of the places where ships dock at this port. There are many types of ships in this port. Each ship has a different route. The first route is Nusa Penida for a ticket price of around IDR 75,000 depending on the type of ship chosen and for the route to Lembongan, the price is IDR 85,000 rupiah depending on the type of ship chosen too.

Where the Ship Berths (Photo Source: Private Collection)

Amazing Natural Beauty

Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor also provides stunning natural panoramas. When we sail in the morning, precisely when the sun rises, it creates a view of the sky's color grading from pink to orange creating the perfect backdrop for the boats docked at the pier. Not only that, the clear and calm sea water around the harbor makes it an ideal place to dive and enjoy the underwater beauty. Beautiful coral reefs and a variety of marine life are the main attractions for divers.

Sanur Golden Triangle Harbor is for tourists who want to vacation in Nusa Penida or Lembongan. With its enchanting natural beauty, rich marine life, and various types of ships passing by, this port also attracts tourists who want to visit this place for activities such as diving and others.