CANDI DASA

The east coast of Bali was once a main gateway to the island, prior to the opening up to the skies.The perfect little port of Padang Bai, with its sheltered anchorage, has always been a favorite landing spot for cruise ships. The gentle coastline of Candi Dasa has in miracle time undergone the metamorphosis from deserted beaches and lines of towering coconut trees where cows foam freely to a fully fledged budget traveler resort, complete with thatched beach-side cottages of all shapes and sizes, restaurants and shops, and water sports facilities.