‘As if they own the sea’: Bali moves to stop resorts from blocking public beaches | Euronews Newsletter Events Loader Newsletter Events Loader Loader Search

Cătălin Roșioru

On the island of the gods, the authorities are drawing a line in the sand. Bali is pressing ahead with plans to guarantee that all private beaches remain accessible to the public, following growing complaints that hotels, villas and beach clubs are shutting residents out of shoreline areas that should remain open to everyone. Bali’s beaches have long been used for Hindu sea ceremonies, which makes open access vital for local communities. A development boom has transformed much of the coastline,