From her 3-bedroom service apartment in Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Gwenny talks to us about living in Sanur — “I moved to Bali from Holland in 2002. Sanur attracted me for its green beauty and village feel.
The location is also strategic for commuting to my paprika farm in Kintamani three days per week. Coming home is always nice and relaxing.
Back in the nineties, tourists in Sanur were predominantly Europeans of middle age and above. Now you can see various nationalities of all ages, giving more energy to the atmosphere but yet the cultural aspect is still here. Evenings in Sanur nowadays are alive with trendy cafes and bars opening. New international standard beach clubs and the jogging – bicycle track along the beach are really a plus for both visitors and residents. This makes Sanur now a unique destination that offers everything people expect from coming to Bali.
The fact that all those are just within few steps away from where I live makes my friends and I go to the beach in Sanur more often and spend more time here more than ever.”
“I live in Jimbaran but work in Sanur for 11 years. Commuting from Jimbaran to Sanur now takes just around 30 minutes and gives daily amusement from the beautiful scenery on the toll way.
Over the years I have seen Sanur grew from a quiet traditional place to a vibrant meeting point that it is now.
What’s also great to have now is the young generation from Denpasar opening coffee shops here. I am very proud to see the Balinese young take responsibility of running it themselves. This business draws many young clients from Denpasar to hangout regularly in Sanur, creating a dynamic and energetic vibe in the area. After all, Sanur is only minutes away from Denpasar.”