Where are we heading?
Pererenan, Bali, Indonesia.Why now?
A laid-back neighbour to bustling Canggu, the Balienese village of Pererenan is quietly filling up with great bars, restaurants and shops. If you're seeking a slower-paced Bali break, try here. Still super-close to the famous Batu Bolong and Echo Beach – but with its own black-sand stretch to enjoy, plus, great surf breaks – this wave-gazing village won't be under-the-radar for long. The Balinese food scene has been bubbling away for a while – and this surf village is becoming a paradise for discerning eaters. If you're keen to taste the spice-packed flavours of Indonesian cuisine, you'll find the island's hottest tables in Pererenan.
The Hula
Don't miss
A day spent renting a scooter and riding through the rolling green rice fields that surround the village, picking up fresh fruit to snack on from roadside stalls, before heading down to those moody sands for a sunset session, watching surfers ride the swell. You'll want to grab a cold Bintang (beer) if you aren't catching waves yourself.Where to stay
Further Hotel – an experimental stay that rises, monolith-like, from the surrounding jungle and opened last year. Within its striking slatted walls, light, shadow and tactile infrastructure become as much of a feature as the beautiful art spread throughout its floors. Suites use ample natural materials to offer a soft minimalist aesthetic – with sunken beds and outdoor showers adding luxurious touches. Right in the heart of Perenenan, it's an easy location from which to enjoy the neighbourhood.
Further Hotel, left, and a local surf shop
For lunch, we recommend the Balinese-owned Home by Chef Wayan – run by Wayan and his wife Mary. The modern Indonesian menu is seafood heavy, and uses heirloom ingredients to explore Bali's unique culinary heritage. There isn't a bad dish on it, but the gado gado and chicken satay is our repeat order.
Where to eat
Grab a seat at curbside-café The Hula and start your day with a freshly baked pastry or one of their amazing breakfast burritos. The coffee is great, but if you need another, head over the road to the Acme Roastery.For lunch, we recommend the Balinese-owned Home by Chef Wayan – run by Wayan and his wife Mary. The modern Indonesian menu is seafood heavy, and uses heirloom ingredients to explore Bali's unique culinary heritage. There isn't a bad dish on it, but the gado gado and chicken satay is our repeat order.
Shelter
Come evening, try Shelter. Opt for a seat at the open kitchen to watch chefs work the wood-fired oven, producing plates of harissa-spiked roasted duck leg, Turkish spice-grilled prawns and crispy chat potatoes.
Come evening, try Shelter. Opt for a seat at the open kitchen to watch chefs work the wood-fired oven, producing plates of harissa-spiked roasted duck leg, Turkish spice-grilled prawns and crispy chat potatoes.
And for a drink?
Head back to Further Hotel and grab a seat outside Bar Vera. It's a prime spot for people-watching with a glass of wine. Light snacks accompany an expansive drinks menu that includes complex, innovative cocktails. Alternatively, duck into Peels, a vinyl listening bar that hosts regular DJ sets, and pours sharp cocktails.
Bakes at Acme Roastery, left, and the entrance to Peels bar
Who to take with you
Someone who's at home on the board, and by the bar.Essentials to take home
Duck into the Republic of Soap's calming Pererenan showroom to pick up toiletries made using Bali's vivid, voracious flora.How to get there
Emirates flies from London Gatwick to Bali's Denpasar International Airport via Dubai. From Denpasar, it's a 30-minute drive to Pererenan.