Bali Is Built on Informal and ‘Illegal’ Settlements. Bulldozing Bingin Beach Misses the Real Threat of Overdevelopment

Bali is built on informal and ‘illegal’ settlements. Bulldozing Bingin Beach misses the real threat of overdevelopment

Balinese officials have begun the demolition of more than 40 businesses at Bingin Beach, a popular tourist spot in the Uluwatu region. In June, the Balinese House of Representatives determined the settlement is on public land, and is therefore illegal and needs to be demolished. But I’d argue it doesn’t. The ‘illegal’ settlement The Bingin Beach coastal settlement began development in the 1970s as an informal surfer hub at the base of a steep es…

Bulldozing Bali's Bingin Beach misses the real threat of overdevelopme

As Bali demolishes a vibrant surf hub, critics argue informal doesn’t mean unsustainable – and luxury villas are doing more harm.

Bali Leaders Reveal Vision For Bingin Beach After Demolitions At Tourist Hotspot

Leaders in Bali’s Uluwatu have revealed plans for what will happen to Bingin Beach after the demolition of 48 buildings in the area has been completed. The demolition of illegal buildings reported to be violating spatial planning laws and encroaching onto state-owned land began on Monday, 21st July 2025.  Speaking to reporters as demolition work … The post Bali Leaders Reveal Vision For Bingin Beach After Demolitions At Tourist Hotspot  appeared…