Bali is pleasant all year round! May through September has the best weather (drier, less humid) and is the best time for many activities including diving and surfing. November though March is rainy season – though rainfall is never excessive so you enjoy most activities.

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A stay in Pererenan is not so much about ticking things off your bucket list – it’s more about enjoying life and the scenery and letting days simply drift by as you wander through the rice fields or stroll down the (near) deserted beach. If you stay in town long enough and open yourself up to the experience, you’ll see why so many expats have settled down here for good!
 

Pererenan is a relaxed neighbourhood offering a mix of Balinese houses, Hindu temples and private villas; many of them rented by long time Bali expats. The area is well spread out with no particular centre to it – the beach is as close as you’ll get to a main hub. You’ll find beautiful villas located close to the beach which will allow you to walk to the surf and the nearest restaurants down the beach in Canggu. Other villas are tucked inland and many of them offer a serene rice paddy setting, though will require a car or motorbike for getting out and about.

Pererenan is nestled between the trendy Canggu surf neighbourhood and the serene Seseh region on the southwest coast of Bali. Driving up the coast from Pererenan and past Seseh, you’ll arrive in the verdant Tabanan regency which is home to the stunning Tanah Lot temple and UNESCO protected Jatiluwih rice paddies. Travelling down the coastline past Canggu, you will pass by relaxed Batubelig (or you can take a detour through the rice paddies and villas of Umalas) before arriving in the famous Seminyak neighbourhood. All in all, Pererenan offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful setting with a feel of Bali while still being close to the action.

You can walk down the beach over to Canggu’s iconic Echo Beach, allowing for easy access to trendy restaurants and beach clubs. Pererenan Beach itself is better suited for more advanced surfers rather than beginners looking to get their feet wet.

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You can easily visit neighbouring Canggu which is accessible through a walk down the beach or a 10-15-minute drive. Canggu offers a great selection of restaurants, spas and boutiques and popular beachfront venues. Driving in the other direction, the iconic seaside temple of Tanah Lot is about 10 kilometers away and offers particularly beautiful views during sunset – just get ready for the crowds.
 

There are a handful of laid-back restaurants in Pererenan and seeing how the area (and neighbouring Canggu in particular) is evolving, new ones are bound to keep popping up on a regular basis. For now, you won’t find an endless array of restaurants lining the streets but instead a few great cafes and restaurants surrounded by rice fields. The cuisine offered in Pererenan is focused on on-trend Western food, often with a healthy edge (think smoothie bowls and “clean” eating) and local food served in laid-back warungs.

Pererenan has maintained its relaxed Balinese feel and offers little in terms of nightlife. While there is a growing selection of restaurants where to enjoy relaxed dinners and drinks with friends and family, there are no nightclubs in the area. Some might say this is ideal: you’ll find the vibrant nightlife of Canggu just moments away but still get to enjoy undisturbed peace and quiet while relaxing at your Pererenan villa.