Candidasa - a place where tranquility is disturbed only by falling coconut leaf!
Candidasa is a secluded northeastern beach town located away from the tourist hot spots of Sanur, Kuta and Nusa Dua in the tranquil and traditional eastern ‘real Bali’. Candidasa is physically and culturally extremely beautiful, it is widely accepted that Bali’s most beautiful scenes are in the northeast where black sand beaches meet vast rich flowing rice terraces, and huge mountains decorated by luscious tropical forests and of course the impressive presence of the Volcano.Candi Dasa was named after old temple on the nearby hillside. In the village you will find a Gandhi meditation center on the edge of lotus pond just beside the beach. Offshore islets and coral reefs make it an ideal diving and snorkeling spot. Accommodation in Candidasa is not as plentiful as in other areas of Bali but there are a selection of high quality hotels, villas, traditional Balinese bungalow villas and modern contemporary villas.
How to get there? If you come from Kuta and want to avoid crossing Denpasar, take the direct shuttle bus which departs from Kuta, while from Ubud take a similar shuttle at 8.15 am or 4 pm. These buses also run the return journey. The best way to explore the area's back roads is by car, motorbike or bicycle, all of which can be rented at several outlets in Candidasa.
what to do? Activities include beautiful hiking for all abilities down to leisurely strolls, cycling, swimming, diving and snorkeling. Some of the best diving in the world is very close by such as the Liberty wreck in Tulomben and various sites in Amed and Candidasa itself. Boat trips can be taken from this are directly to Nusa Lembogan and Lombok for small guided or unguided trips and diving, surf specific trips.In the Candidasa there are also many points of interest including the islands mother temple of Pura Besakih and local indigenous villages. Adventure trips can be taken into the mountains, up the volcano and for whitewater rafting is also popular. According to reliable source this place is going to be the location for Julia Roberts' latest movie "Eat, Pray, Love". For those who search tranquility and distance from the rat race Candidasa is tropical perfection. Candidasa is a place where tranquility is disturbed only by falling coconut leaf!
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