AMED

Ten years ago Amed was just a quiet fishing village with one losmen. It's still quiet - there's no phone line into Amed yet - but being developed fast. Amed is north west of Amlapura, and a couple of hours drive from Candi Dasa.

The drive is as rough as it is scenic, so once you get to Amed it's a good idea to stay a few days.

There's a collection of beaches around this part of the coast, and they are all good for snorkeling. Off the coast there's a shipwreck, famous in diving circles, and boats can be hired to get there. This is a place to lounge on the shady beach with a good book.