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Diving
& Snorkeling
Bali's Offshore Attractions: Diving and Snorkeling
- Amed
- Tulamben
- Candidasa
- Lembongan
- Nusa Penida Islands
- Sanur
- Kuta
- Nusa Dua
- Uluwatu
- Pemuteran
- Menjangan Islands
Bali is well known for its culture and beautiful nature,
but as an island, Bali has more than inland attractions. Surrounded
by sea and located in a tropical climate makes Bali's sea
teem with beautiful coral reefs and amazing various tropical
fish. These amazing blessings from God are well worth a visit
to enjoy as well as to make sure they continue life for the
next generation.
The best way to experience the underwater world is diving.
Enjoy shoals of fish swimming around you; even swim together
with turtle and snips. But if you are worried about diving,
try snorkeling instead. Bali has numerous diving and snorkeling
sites, spread along its coast. Some of the famous sites are:
Starting from the eastern part you can try Amed, Tulamben,and
Candidasa. All of these places have magnificent diving sites
where you can see the beautiful tropical fish swimming between
colorful coral reefs.
Then Lembongan and Nusa Penida Islands where the crystal
clear water is an advantage to snorkel or dive. The site is
claimed as one of the best sites in the world because of its
healthy and various habitats.
Sanur too, has many sites for snorkeling and diving. This
beach always has many visitors, but for diving and snorkeling
just go offshore where you can enjoy its "firdaus"
park underwater. And here there are zones for diving, jet
skis, fishing and swimming.
And Kuta, well known for its white sandy beach and its pipe
wave. This is one of the world's surfers dream to be visited.
Surfing competitions are held annually here. It is recommended
for intermediate level surfing.
Nusa Dua, the luxurious tourist area, is often used to teach
diving because of its wave character and its abundant colorful
fish on the reef.
Uluwatu, Padang-Padang beaches in Bukit area are worth a
visit for surfing. You can see lines of waves breaking over
the rocks from Bali Cliff Hotel which is located on the top
of the hill.
Pemuteran in the west area, has a host of tropical reef fish
and has Elkhorn and Staghorn coral. You can visit the turtle
sanctuary here that regularly release turtles back into the
sea.
Last, but not least, Menjangan island, has few dive sites
that are in good condition and have excellent visibility and
is the best place for snorkeling and diving.
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