With a new beach club right on the beachfront, there’s no way Melasti Beach will maintain the off the beaten track appeal it once had.

There’s massive development in the area and builders are excavating the entire cliff to create roads that are sure to cater to high-end hotel chains and resorts.

Having said that, as it is now, I love Melasti Beach and it’s one of my favorite beaches in Uluwatu as the water is sparkling shades of turquoise and the sand is incredibly soft.

To get away from the crowds, walk further away from the beach and you’ll find a small warung where you can hang out and rent a sun lounger.

But it’s certainly not off the beaten track in Bali.