• Selling Last and Love in Bali
• What to Do-Kuta and Seminyak
• The Hidden Life of South Bali
• The Struggle to Save Bali's Turtles
• Jimbaran-The Bukit
• What to Do-Impossible Surf at The Bukit
• Fair Trade in Bali
• Ubud
• A Dance for Every Day
• Balinese Painters
• Ubud-What to do
• A Word of Dance
• East Bali in a Nutshell
• The Hidden life of East Bali
• Klungkung
• Where to Stay-Padang Bay
• Where to Stay Candidasa
• First and Third World in Tenganan
• Amlapura-Tirtagangga
• Tirtagangga and Around
• Amed Beach
• Planning Your Trip: The Best of Bali
• South Bali in a Nutshell

 

A Word of Dances

A World of Wonders

Travelers in search of nature wonders and living culture will fall in love with east Bali . Following the coastal road from the south, start first with a visit to Klungkung , the historical capital to Bali , to get acquainted with its vibrant artistic legacy - you may even spend one or several nights in the heart of the Kamasan arts centre.

The next stop may be in one of the villages stretching from Padangbai to Candidasa . Despite a bit of tourism development, this coastline retains a relaxed atmosphere, and is a good base to explore the charming countryside. Padangbai, a quiet harbour with inexpensive accommodation, is the departure point of the ferries to Lombok and Nusa Penida. Like Lovina in the north, Candidasa has suffered from unplanned tourism development in the 1980s, and lost most of its beach when its coral reef was mined to build hotel, It is now a quiet resort with good accommodation in all price ranges, plenty of restaurants and tourist facilities. Just before Candidasa, travelers may stay in one of the homestyle accommodations in isolated beachside villages between Manggis and Buitan.

Further east of Candidasa, the road roams back into a hinterland of rice terraces. Become immersed in rural life by staying in a friendly homestay or guesthouse near Tirtagangga , where you can take a dip in the royal baths, discover the local crafts, or trek endlessly around the eastern reaches of Bali with local guides.

Less than one hour to the northeast of Tirtagangga lies the enthralling coastline of Amed,- a succession of black sand and pebble beaches stretching from the actual village of Amed to Selang, at the easternmost tip of Bali . Wedged against steep mountains, this coast offers spectacular ocean views, total peace, and fantastic snorkeling or diving. Amed is also a perfect base to explore the nearby dive sites of Tula mben and its exceptional ship wreck. Under the burnt slopes of Mt Agung, the village of Tulamben itself has few attractions other than its ocean depts, so only dedicated divers will overnight there.

important purification ceremony

wonderful cultural legacy

astringent flesh craved

offers spectacular ocean

attracts few tourists