Things to do in Padangbai
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Bias Tugal
Walk southwest from the ferry terminal and follow the trail up the hill to idyllic Bias Tugal, also known as Pantai Kecil (Little Beach), on the exposed coast outside the bay. Be careful in the water; as it is subject to strong currents. There are a couple of daytime warung here.
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Ozone Café
This popular travellers' gathering spot has more character than every other place in east Bali combined. Slogans cover the walls, including this example from a wall of dating advice: 'Men are like chocolate, first they are sweet but then they make stomach fat.' Ozone has pizza and live music, sometimes by patrons.
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Pura Silayukti
On a headland at the northeast corner of the bay, a path leads uphill to three temples, including Pura Silayukti, where Empu Kuturan - who introduced the caste system to Bali in the 11th century - is said to have lived.
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Pura Dalem
Padangbai is interesting for a little walk. Towards the middle of town, there are two temples, Pura Dalem and Pura Segara and a new market that is home to numerous stalls and various vendors displaced from the beach.
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Depot Segara
Fresh seafood such as barracuda, marlin and snapper is prepared in a variety of ways at this popular cafe. Enjoy harbour views from the slightly elevated terrace. In a town where casual is the byword, this is the slightly nicer option.
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Cultural Workshops
The Topi Inn arranges a huge variety of cultural workshops for guests and non-guests. The fee is around Rp100,000 for a course of two to four hours.
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Blue Lagoon Beach
On the other side of a headland at the northeast corner of the bay is the small, light-sand Blue Lagoon Beach.
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Ryan Shop
A name you can trust for quality. It has a fair selection of second-hand paperbacks, some maps and sundries.
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Mangalla Restaurant
Well-priced seafood, pizza and fresh local fare are popular here. Relax on the comfy rattan chairs.
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Geko Dive
The longest-established operator; has a nice cafe across from the beach.
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Pura Desa
At the west end of town near the post office there's a small mosque and a temple, Pura Desa.
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Pura Segara
Towards the middle of town, there are two temples, Pura Dalem and Pura Segara.
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Mosque
At the west end of town near the post office there's a small mosque.
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Town Beach
With its protected bay, Padangbai has a good beach right in front.
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Zen Inn
Burgers and other meaty mains with a Dutch accent are served in this dark cafe that goes late by local standards – often until 11pm. Lose yourself on the loungers.
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Topi Inn
Juices, shakes and good coffees served up throughout the day. Breakfasts are big, and whatever is landed by the fishing boats outside the front door during the day is grilled by night. The seats right out on the sandy road are conducive to permanent hanging out.
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Joe's Bar
A menu of martinis gets you ready for the Lombok ferry. Recline on sofas or sit erect for typical Indo and Western chow.
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Market
Towards the middle of town is a new market that is home to numerous stalls and various vendors displaced from the beach.
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