It is also known as the Bay of Fire, Candidasa is considered one of the best areas to be visited in Bali, a place where you will find peace and tranquility It has fascinating crystal clear waters, ready to be explored by lovers of diving and snorkeling, as well as one of the busiest temples of this paradise.
Candidasa in Bali
It is located on the east coast of the archipelago, Candidasa in Bali Indonesia is a fishing village, Formerly called Teluk Kehen which means (Bay of Fire), is one of the purest sites in which there are still the same customs of centuries ago, thus preserving its historical characteristics. This is why visitors stay in this part of the island, to learn a little about the mystical history that this magical island has.
The story goes that the name of Candidasa derives or originates from Cilidasa which means 10 children.
What to see and do in Candidasa?
What to see in Candidasa
One of the references for to see in Candidasa is in the center of this city and it is the Lotus Lake named like this because of the amount of plants of that same species that are found on its surface, a destination crowded par excellence due to its bright colors and garden beauty. If you like the heights you can make the ascent to Mount Agung the highest mountain of the island with 3100 meters above sea level, but you will have to be accompanied by people from the area and qualified for this ascent.
What to do in Candidasa
You have literally close certain destinations you can go and things to do in Candidasa.
Padang Bai is a small town in Candidasa where you can get beaches for diving and the place where they leave the boats that go to the island of Lombok. Another community is that of Bali Aga, a place rooted in the culture and customs of the Balinese as their rites or worship performed for their ancestors, ideal for learning about the history of the island of Bali. In Bali their inhabitants are forced to remain living there, as well as to marry a couple of the town and to develop their family life in the surroundings of the same one, thus being able to maintain their cultural purity.
✅ Tirta Gangga is the Palace of the old Water, property of the Real Family Karangasem of Bali.’, «
✅ The Kerta Gosa Palace of Justice is a royal complex of major historical and ancient importance on the island dating back to the 1600’s named heritage of the island.
✅ The Water Garden or Taman Ujung Water Palace , which features a long and beautiful walk linking mountains and beaches, surrounded by huge ponds or pools on the sides with spectacular gardens made in the early 1900’s.
Tours and excursions in Candidasa
With all these places that has Candidasa is one of the sites preferred by tourists who come to Bali, there are many days you must spend in this area of Bali to know all the interesting sites. We will present you tours and excursions in Candidasa for each one
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the fantastic places that you prefer and that you don’t miss a single corner of Candidasa to visit so that you have a pleasant experience in your trip.
Candidasa Beaches
Surrounded by beautiful coral reefs Candidasa is an area where you can enjoy beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters like:
➡ ️ Amed or Tulamben Beach ideal for snorkeling, when you dive into these calm waters you will see colorful marine species, such as the famous sea horses and starfish.
➡ ️ Playa de Pasir Putih something more private and remote that you can visit, is a coast that has a hill that serves as a viewpoint for the delight of the wonderful seascapes of this secret river.
Temples of Candidasa
Among the temples are some of the most famous and visited by tourists as:
➡️ Temple Candidasa also known as the Temple of Fertility of the Goddesses Shiva and Hariti. The Goddess Hariti is represented by a statue of her with her ten children that is located at the entrance of this temple, here couples who wish to have children attend.➡ ️ Pure Besakih this is among the most sacred temples of the Island and is known as the Mother Temple. It dates from approximately the 12th century and contains about 22 smaller temples, shrines rich in history, cultures with statues and sculptures of their ancestors. ➡ ️ The newest bat temple is located in Candidasa but inside a cave that comes from the sea making it a mysterious temple which protects the island from evil spirits, according to the locals this temple is connected to the Pura Besakih through another called Pura Goa. ➡ ️ Lempuyang Temple known for its height of more than 1700 meters above sea level, has a view of paradise of Candidasa , the temple of the mountain as it is recognized among the inhabitants of the area, has a second mountain of greater height and another that is located at the beginning of the mountain of the Pure Penataran.