Do you want a quiet and comfortable beach atmosphere? Let’s visit Candi Dasa Beach in Karangasem. Not only the environment is calm, but this beach also has a charming underwater nature. Complete with a variety of comfortable accommodations.

Candi Dasa Beach 

Candi Dasa Beach is located in Candi Dasa Village, Manggis District, Karangasem Regency. This place can be reached with a distance of about 65 km from Denpasar City or about one to two hours away. It’s easy to reach this location. If you come from Denpasar, you can pass the By-Pass Professor Ida Bagus Mantra. From there, you’ll only need to go straight ahead and follow the road until you enter the Karangasem Regency area. After passing the T-junction towards Tenganan Village, about 15 minutes later, you will arrive at the Dasa Temple area. It is located very close to Padang Bai Harbor. So you can see Padang Bai clearly from Candi Dasa.

The beach that faces south is unique. Because some parts are a white sanded beach, while the other parts are black with coral beds. You’ll feel relaxed listening to the sound of the rolling waves. Well, Candi Dasa beach waves are not that big, because, in the seashore, there’s a building to prevent abrasion. But in this building, you can find some interesting photo spots.  

Candi Dasa beach is not very crowded with tourists. So you can sit on the two Bale Bengong on the beach while enjoying the tranquility that you've been longing for. If you want more fun activities, you can also try snorkeling and scuba diving to see the underwater beauty, while enjoying the fresh seawater of Candi Dasa. 

After doing some beach activities, you can fill your stomach with delicious food sold at beachside restaurants. The menu offered is also diverse, ranging from Indonesian specialties to western food. Candi Dasa Beach is close to the resort area. So don’t be surprised if the beach is equipped with a variety of holiday support facilities, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, and inns with varying prices. Wait until the afternoon to see the beautiful sunset view on Candidasa Beach. The sun looks more rounded than usual, sets between the hills and the waters of Candi Dasa. After the sun sets, the sky will refract reddish colors that make the atmosphere more beautiful. It is very suitable to be a photographic object or just to take selfies with a charming sunset background. 

When visiting Candi Dasa Beach, don't forget to use sunscreen to protect your skin from the heat. In addition, there are several tourist agencies that offer diving and snorkeling packages. To get a cheap price, you should check the agent one by one. But there are some diving locations that are not intended for beginners at Candi Dasa. Therefore, you should tell the instructor in advance about your diving skills level.