One of the major tourist destinations in the east of Bali is Candidasa. Hotels and villas in Candidasa often provide direct access to the beach, creating the perfect place to relax and watching the sunset. Accommodation and-the foods are good and relatively cheap. Although the town has tripled in size in recent years, the surrounding area is still serene and very quiet. You can enjoy the ocean view along the way to Candidasa as the main street parallels the beach.

Some of the activities can be found in this area are such as diving, snorkeling, cycling, and hiking. Marine activity such as diving and snorkeling can be arrange almost anywhere. Scuba diving equipment is available for rent at several diving centers along the main street of Candidasa. For cycling activity, many places rent bikes, Kubu Bali has five and ten-speed mountain bikes. The Water Garden has mountain bikes and maps at similar rates. Hiking, a shorter hike starts at the tip of the headland east of town: walk the hill due northeast down to a long, deserted black sand beach. Other hikes can be organized from Tenganan to Putung or to Bedabudug (Bandem).

Public transportation like bemo runs between Batubulan station and Candidasa until dark. Public bemos operate between Candadasa and either Klungkung or Amlapura. If you start from Kuta and want to avoid crossing Denpasar, take the direct shuttle bus which departs from Kuta at 09.30 am. Buy tickets at CV Ganda Sari Transport, JI. Legian, Phone 754383. From Ubud (next to Nomad Restaurant), take a similar shuttle at 8.15 am or 4 pm. These buses also run the return journey.

The best way to explore the area's back roads is by car, motorbike or bicycle, all of which can be rented at several outlets in Candidasa at rates similar to those in Ubud (see Ubud practicalities). Motorbikes with drivers park on the main road at the Tenganan road junction and at the Culik junction to offer lifts to Tenganan and Amed, respectively.