Formerly the Teluk Kehen or Kehen Bay, Candidasa is a small coastal town in East Bali. With close proximity to the roads and travel options, Candidasa offers you a range of accommodation starting from basic B&B to high-end villas like Alila Manggis. While the accommodation in Candidasa may be top notch, and its convenient location has you wanting for nothing better, there is not much beach to speak of in the area, especially during the high-tide. This has given rise to a range of things to do Candidasa, prominent among them being a visit to Amed beach, a haven for the divers.
If you are a hardcore diver, then it is highly likely that Amed beach has already made it to your list of places to visit when in Bali. Fondly dubbed as an underwater playground for the keen hearted, Amed was originally famous for salt farming. Yet, with the discovery of the underwater treasure trove, with a natural shipwreck added to the equation, the destination transformed from education to recreational, making this a hotspot among divers. Not to forget that Amed remains a traditional fishing village to date, meaning that in between your dives to observe the wonders of the world under, you will have the opportunity to absorb a bit of culture and history of the area. A day spent under water, diving, snorkeling and engaging in other pleasurable water activities for the diving enthusiast can be perfectly rounded off with a famous traditional Balinese massage provided right in the locality. The women of the area have had years of experience in the art of massage and will know exactly what your body requires to wind down after a whole day of compression under water. With a relaxing massage to end the day, Candidasa provides the perfect haven for you whose heart’s desire is to dive, making this the perfect destination for your Bali vacation.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
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