Candidasa

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Introducing Candidasa

Tourist development ran amok in Candidasa and now there’s shoulder-to-shoulder development, an unattractive proposition for many. The main drawback is the lack of a beach, which, except for the far eastern stretch, has eroded away as fast as hotels were built. Most of the coastline has breakwaters, so you can’t even walk along it. The main drag is noisy and doesn’t get sea breezes.

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Despite all this, Candidasa is much less hectic than South Bali and is often as sleepy as the lotus blossom–filled lagoon. Many find it a fine base to explore eastern Bali and there are some good restaurants. It’s popular with divers and snorkellers, although beach-lovers will prefer Padangbai.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. mumun_indohoy avatar
    RE: Help! Bali for 1mth - 1st Time Solo Female Traveller

    by mumun_indohoy 09 September 2011

    Hi Stylish backpacker! First of all, calm down. Save all your panicking for Indonesia :D hehehehe... kidding! Not! But kidding! I sugges…
  2. putriduyung avatar
    RE: Bali/ Gili islands 10 days in January

    by putriduyung 08 September 2011

    In my opinion, your plan sounds ok but you are not taking advantage of the fact that you will have a driver for most or all of your days…
  3. renjana3 avatar
    RE: Indonesia - Last Minute Trip

    by renjana3 06 September 2011

    Hello Burridge, hope my comment could help. 1. Agree with putriduyung, there are so many places in Bali still quiet, even the beaches…

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