GILI
TEPEKONG/GILI BAHA, The costal sites in Amuk bay are shallow and undermanding
with only occasional, null currents and visibility can be quite poor. The islands
in front of Candidasa - Tepekong, Gili Mimpang and Gili Likuan offer excellent
diving with a great variety of fish life, including many larger species. Temperature
are usually low, and a 3 mm wet suit is almost essential. Currents can be strong
and unpredictable, including downstream and surge. Located about 60-km northeast
of Sanur. This picturesque bay is surrounded by majestic cliffs and hills ideal
for dives at 3 to 20 meters depth. Her waters are strewn with a full growth of
coral, fishes and what knots which will surely guarantee an impressive underwater
adventure.
Reef Type: Flat-bottomed, misled reef and some
Access: 10-15 minutes by small boat from Candidasa Visibility: Variable,
poor to good, 6-20 meters Current: Usually gentle but up to 3 knots
Coral: Scattered outcrops, fair variety Fish: Good variety and numbers
Highlight: Titan triggerfish, White tip reef sharks, stingray Other:
Reef sharks can be found here.
NUSA PENIDA,
Located about 20 km due east of Sanur and 90 minutes by motor boat is actually
one of the 3 Sisters Island of Bali. The dive site of Nusa Penida and nearby -
Ceningan and Lembongan island require the longest boat and strong currents and
surge make conditions tricky, although a good guide can usually find an alternative
site. These are drop off dives, and the fish and coral variety is excellent. The
water can be quite cold because of upwelling. White sandy bottom and crystal clear
and exceptionally cool water present you with assorted fish and marine vegetation.
Underwater grottoes are wonders of this area.
Reef Type: Drop off,
step slope Access: 45-90 minutes by boat from Padang bay Visibility:
Excellent, crystal clear water Current: Moderate to very strong (4+ knots)
Coral: ood variety of hand corals and soft corals Fish: Excellent variety,
many pelagiscs Highlight: Large school of sweerlips, hawksbill turtle
Other: Can be very cold, current are unpredictable
Previous Dives Site
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Puri Bagus Candidasa is nested in the golden
sandy beach of Candidasa on the eastern coastal of the island amongst the coconut
garden on the eastmost of the town.
Puri Bagus Candidasa Hotel has a breathtaking views of Panorama with it's mountainous
areas, rice fields on valleys and terraces, coconut trees, and narrow lowland
along the beach side, green vegetations. MORE
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