Things To Do
Our villa manager will typically have a wealth of information about nearby places and can help organize transport and make any necessary bookings for you. In the meantime, here is a taste of some of the activities on offer within reach from the villa.
Escape the maddening crowds that swarm Bali. Many tourists come to Bali and will mainly visit regions of Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak. If you take the time to travel a few hours away from these crowded and touristy spots, East Bali boasts mountains, seas and sceneries that are charming, mesmerizing and beautiful – experience a side of Bali that is unspoilt by masses of tourists.
Magnificent Diving at Candidasa and Amed
Candidasa is situated at the center of all the famous dive sites of Bali. Considered as the “hidden pearl of Bali”. Within one hour of Candidasa is the world renowned shipwreck of the Liberty (a US cargo ship torpedoed in 1942), at Tulamben-Amed. There are also the small islands of Biaha, Tepekong and Mimpang with the high possibility to see the unique Mola Mla (Oceanic Sunfish) in season. Currents can be very strong, and it is highly recommended that any diving be accompanied by experienced dive masters.
Bali is situated at the connection between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, creating one of the world’s richest marine biodiversity.
Bali Bubbles Dive Center:
- Offers fun diving.
- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
- Contact: +62 363 42196 / Mobile : +62 81 5517 3735 ([email protected]).
- Address: Jln Raya Candidasa, Candidasa, Manngis 80871, Bali.
Adventure Divers Bali:
- A fully licensed and registered dive centre.
- Multi-lingual instructors and experienced dive guides.
- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
- Contact: +62 (0) 81 353 136 113 ([email protected]) www.adventurediversbali.com
- Address: Jalan Jemeluk, Amed, Karangasem, Bali
Dining Places in the Neighbourhood
The best restaurants in Candidasa present menus featuring an eclectic mix of local and international dishes, combined with great services and the exotic seaside and hillside views of this laidback coast. Alongside the fine boutique resorts that host some of the coast’s finest restaurants are a collection of superb standalone dining spots that line the main Jalan Raya Candidasa beach route.
Read more at Top 10 Restaurants in Candidasa
Sunbathing in Mesmerizing Hidden Beaches
Amed Beach
If you like snorkeling or sunbathing, the Amed Beach can be a good choice to visit. This beach has a perfect combination of blue sea, white sand, green bushes, and a view of Gunung Agung. Nearby historic sites include Tirta Gangga Water Palace and Goa Lawah Temple.
Perasi Beach in Karangasem
Perasi beach is another hidden virgin beach in Bali which is also known as the white sand beach since you can find perfect fine white sand here. This beach can also be the perfect place to do sunbathing as the sun usually shines all day long.
Unique Sightseeing of Historic Sites
The beautiful water palace at Tirta Ganga owned by the Karangasem Royal Family is just north of Karangasem town. There are stunning rice paddy views nearby. You can also visit the 150-year old gardens of Taman Sukasada and Puri Agung Karangasem at Amlapura.
The Ujung Water Palace has a couple of beautifully manicured gardens with an amazing combination of Balinese and European architecture with long elegant bridges and pathways. A magical place for an evening stroll. A definitely must-visit when in Karangasem.
Tengenan is a village famous for its hand-woven double ikat cloth.
Before the 1970s, the village was known by anthropologists to be one of the most secluded societies of the archipelago. Visitors will be attracted to Tenganan by its unique Bali Aga culture that still holds to the original traditions, ceremonies and rules of ancient Balinese, and its unique village layout and architecture. It is known for its Gamelan “selunding” music and “geringsing” double ikat textiles.