Chandidas is a small resort town on the shores of a beautiful bay of the Indian Ocean in Bali, a great place for a relaxing and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle. About 30 years ago, a fishing village was located here, which today has become an attractive resort area for tourists. The developed industry of the city allows you to have a pleasant and interesting time: taste the national cuisine, visit local attractions, stroll through the shops and souvenir shops or swim in the azure, clear waters of the Indian Ocean. In addition, Candidasa is a great place for diving and snorkeling.
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How to get to Candidasa
Chandidasa is located 65 km from Denpasar International Airport in the east of the island and 12 km from the large city of Karangasem. The resort is on the main road between Amlapura and South Bali. High-speed highway connecting cities makes it easy to get to the right place.
The most convenient way to get to the city is by taxi or by renting a car, but you can also use public transport.
Cuisine and restaurants of Candidasa
Although Chandidasa is a small town, the abundance of restaurants and cafes will pleasantly surprise vacationers. However, the menus of most restaurants in the city are similar. Fortunately, there are several interesting places offering tourists to taste both local Indonesian cuisine and European cuisine.
Pleasant jazz music, a rich menu with expensive but high-quality traditional Indonesian dishes with an abundance of spices, various spices, herbs such as tumerik, cinnamon, lime leaves and pandanus are offered by the Vincent restaurant. The Grand Cafe PB Harbor restaurant is also worth a visit, where you should definitely try fried fish garnished with fresh cloves and sauces to taste.
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Although Chandidasa is a small town, the abundance of restaurants and cafes will pleasantly surprise vacationers.
The most attractive restaurant for both tourists and local residents is the Rendevous restaurant. Situated on the beach with stunning ocean views, the restaurant is decorated and furnished in a traditional style. Excellent service, delicious cuisine and reasonable prices of the restaurant will pleasantly surprise you. From here you can easily and quickly get to the small village of the east coast – Padangbai, where you can also dine on the shore. The brightest place in Padangbai is the Topi Inn restaurant, whose varied and unusual menu offers visitors inexpensive breakfasts and lunches under wide palm trees, in the shade of which you can relax from the scorching sun and have a delicious meal.
The beaches of Candidasa
Most of the beaches of Chandi Dasa are covered with black volcanic sand, the water here is azure and clear. However, you can only swim at low tide. Unfortunately, there are no places for swimming in the city itself. However, Blue Lagoon and White Sand Beach are within a 20 minute drive. There are excellent conditions for snorkeling and spearfishing. There are also restaurants and cafes where you can taste fresh seafood or relax.
Entertainment and attractions
Today, the resort offers an excellent vacation away from the tourist bustle and noisy establishments. Three kilometers from the resort, in a picturesque place surrounded by majestic hills, lies the village of Tenganan – the cradle of the Balinese people. There are numerous souvenir shops in the village where you can buy the famous Balinese fabrics created by local craftsmen.
To the east of the village lies the Tirta Gangga Palace, whose name translates as “Holy Waters of the Ganges”. The palace, in fact, is a large-scale ensemble of decorative lakes, fountains, pools and springs. The complex was built by King Karangasem after World War II.
Off the coast of Chandi Das are the small, picturesque islands of Gili-Tepikong, Gili Minpang and Gilli Biaha, which are also worth a visit.
Three kilometers from the resort, in a picturesque place surrounded by majestic hills, lies the village of Tenganan – the cradle of the Balinese people.
Diving at Chandidas
Candidasa attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Divers from all over the world come here every year. Bright corals, dozens of fish species, underwater rock canyons and landscapes of unearthly beauty – all this is the unique underwater world of Chandidasa. However, this place is hardly suitable for beginner divers. Strong currents and big waves, depth differences and tidal currents are the main obstacles for beginners.
The resort is closest to Bali’s best dive site, Tulamben, whose biggest attraction is the wreck of the American ship Liberty that sank during World War II. Here you can find rare species of fish, molluscs and corals.
