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Candidasa
2005-11-09
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CANDIDASA is a small fishing village on the east coast of Bali in the province of karangasem which has developed into a popular resort destination..
Here you will feel at home among the local people, far away from the hectic tourist areas. The local people can arrange everything for you, from local transport, trekking in the hills, fishing, diving or snorkeling.
Candidasa becomes more and more famous for diving. In the village there are several diving schools who can accompany you to beautiful diving spots in the bay of candidasa. In the village there is the goddess of fertility statue within the candidasa temple. Beside many hotels, of all standards and prices, there is a big variety of all kinds of restaurants.
| Many interesting places are within a short distance from the village. The first big city nearby candidasa is amlapura which is also worth a visit. Walk through the shopping street and visit the local market.
Also diving, snorkeling and fishing are favorite things you can do. The local fishermen in candidasa would like to bring you to the blue lagoon where you can see the beautiful coral and many exotic fishes. Beside the blue lagoon offers the bay of candidasa a beautiful reef and three islands where it is an adventure to dive. These three islands, gili tepekong, gili mimpang and gili biaha, of the coast of candidasa present an amazing and challenging group of dive sites for the intermediate to experienced diver.
| Many locations off the candidasa coast offer good opportunities snorkeling with gili mimpang, the smallest of the islands, thought to have the best.
Fishing will give you the opportunity to catch a 12 kilos mahi mahi or exotic fishes, both with a nice taste.
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