Villa Rama
At 'Matahari Terbit' Candidasa | East Bali
What to do in East Bali
The village of Candidasa is at times peaceful and other times buzzing with a vibrant community.
Villa Rama is within convenient walking distance to the restaurants and shops, for a perfect relaxing and independent holiday in East Bali.
East Bali is the home of former kingdoms and the island's sacred heart, Mount Agung.
Besakih Temple is, according to Balinese Hindus, the center of the universe.
It is the perfect place to explore, and you won't be short of options!
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Day trips and places to visit
Go white water rafting at Telaga Waja River
Surf at Jasri Surfing Beach or Keramas Beach
Visit Pasir Putih Beach, the White Sand Virgin Beach
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Take a day trip to the seaside village Amed, where you can go snorkeling, diving among shipwrecks, or get out on the water for an ocean tour.
Amed has a great range of beach bars, restaurants, day spas and shops.
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Visit Ubud, known as the Bali centre for art, craft, and literature. Make sure you try a Luwak coffee - also known as a “cat-poo-chino” - at one of Ubud's many restaurants
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If you're feeling game, get amongst the monkeys at Ubud's Monkey Forest
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Feeling extra adventurous? Rent a two-wheeler and drive the twisting coast road from Amed to Jasri Bay.
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Catch a ferry from Padang Bai Harbour to check out the beaches and restaurants on the Gili Islands or Lombok Island
Culture and history
See the rice terraces at Sidemen Village or traditional salt farms at Kusamba beach
Stroll the traditional Balinese village Tenganan Pegringsingan just outside of Candidasa and browse local arts, crafts and textiles
See traditional gamelan instruments made at Tihingan Village
Be awed by the majestic (religion) Besakih Temple, Goa Laweh Temple, or Lempuyang Temple
Take in the scenery and splendor at the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens, Klungkung Water Palace, or Bali Ujung Water Palace
Wander along the Lotus Lagoon in the middle of Candidasa, or Blue Lagoon Beach near Padang Bai
Tours and experiences
Take a Balinese Cooking School course at Kebun Impan Hotel in Seraya
Tag along with a local fisherman for ½ or full day fishing trips, then cook your catch in the local style
Go on a Safari Park tour
Join in the Alam Cycling Tour, about 3 hours from Kintamani to Ubud
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Browse the museum of works by local artist Nyoman Gunarsa
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Visit Charly’s Chocolate Factory, within walking distance from Villa Matanai
Marvel at ‘Mother Mountain,’ the volcano Mount Agung. You can even take a climbing tour.
