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Legian

Bali, Indonesia · Asia

About Legian

Legian works well as a base: 10 minutes from Karyadharma, 6km from Bali Mandara Toll Road.

Legian is a town located in Bali, Indonesia. With a population of 10,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Legian sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Legian to your route.

About Legian

Legian (Balinese script: ᬍᬕᬶᬬᬦ᭄) is a suburban and beach area on the west coast of Bali in Indonesia, just north of Kuta and south of Seminyak, the area between Jl. Melasti and Jl. Dhyana Pura. Administratively it is a district of Kuta District within Badung Regency.

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What are the best things to do in Legian?

Legian offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Legian located?

Legian is located in Bali, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.7042 latitude, 115.1703 longitude.

What is the population of Legian?

Legian has a population of approximately 10,000 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
10,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Bali
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.7042, 115.1703

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Tags

AsiaIndonesiaBaliTown

Worth the detour from Legian

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Kuta Beach

Wide surf beach on Bali's southwest coast near Ngurah Rai Airport, backed by the island's busiest tourist strip.

1 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Seminyak Beach

Bali's trendy beach strip known for upscale beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.

2 km · about 5 min drive

famous road

Bali Mandara Toll Road

12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Bali

The Bali outpost of the Deus motorcycle and surf culture empire in Canggu, a destination cafe where custom bikes, surfboards, and great coffee converge.

7 km · about 15 min drive

beach

Sanur Beach

Sheltered east-coast Bali beach with a long paved promenade and calm reef-protected water, a common first or last stop.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Tanah Lot Temple

An iconic sea temple built on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves, one of Bali's most photographed landmarks at sunset.

13 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Green Bowl Beach

A small Bukit-peninsula cove reached by roughly 300 steps down the cliff, with two sea caves at the back and reef exposed at low tide. Sunsets are largely uncrowded.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Uluwatu Temple

A dramatic sea temple perched on a steep cliff 70 meters above the Indian Ocean, famous for its sunset Kecak fire dance performances.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Legian

  • Right hereBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
  • 33 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
  • 33 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
  • 38 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Legian.

Kuta

🇮🇩 Indonesia

2 km awayPop. 30,012

Jabajero

🇮🇩 Indonesia

3 km away

Karyadharma

🇮🇩 Indonesia

5 km away

Denpasar

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km awayPop. 725,314

Jimbaran

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km awayPop. 1,785

Dajan Tangluk

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km away

Sanur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km awayPop. 14,628

Nusa Dua

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km awayPop. 2,500

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