Things to Do in Candidasa

Candidasa's main beach was badly damaged by coral mining decades ago and has never fully recovered, so this isn't the place for a classic stretch of sunbathing sand — what it offers instead is a genuinely quiet base for exploring east Bali at a slower pace than almost anywhere in the south. The Blue Lagoon snorkelling spot nearby is the closest thing to a headline attraction, reachable by a short boat ride, and the town itself works well as a low-key stopover between the beaches of the south and the temples and rice terraces further east. A tidal lagoon behind the main strip and a scattering of small offshore islets round out the coastal scenery. Traffic and crowds here are a fraction of what you'll find in Sanur or Kuta, which is exactly the appeal for travellers who've already done the busier parts of the island. Below are the top-rated tours from Candidasa.