A trip to Java

Java Island

It is believed that the name of Java is due to a local attachment, jawa-rage. The island lies between Bali and Sumatra and covers 1.39 000 km 2. The climate is tropical and the mercury fluctuates between 22 ° C and 29 ° C throughout the year. However, it is a wonderful destination in any season. The island is divided into four provinces: West Java, East Java, Central Java and Banten. Jakarta and Yogyakarta are special regions. The currency is the rupee and the call sign is +62. Exploring Java can be a bit of a hassle if you choose the road, consider a train journey or book a flight. Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Air Asia, Sriwijaya Air etc, offer good connectivity. The main attractions are well served by these airlines.

The thirteenth largest island in the world is also one of the most densely populated places on earth. A classic itinerary begins with your trip to Jakarta, a city heavily influenced by the Dutch. With affection "The Big Durian", a piece of "The Big Apple" called, Jakarta is a must. Here are some of the most fantastic museums, zoos and avenues. This city is truly Indonesia. Do not believe me. Make a quick stop at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. A hundred-hectare park that offers the best of Indonesia. Jakarta offers countless opportunities for nightlife. Spend a pleasant evening at the Sunda Kelapa and sample the history or visit the Wayang Museum. When the weather is fine, head to Bogor, home to the famous botanical gardens of Kebun Raya. The next leg of your journey would be Bandung, perfect for peace and quiet. The Puncak Pass on the way to Bandung is very scenic and offers some of the most fantastic views of the island. You have a dilemma: Go to Pangandaran to spend time on the beach and have fun in the sun or travel to Java to visit Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta or "Jojgakarta" is very popular with tourists and travelers from all over the world. This destination is perfect if you want to deeply observe the soul of Indonesia. Make Yogyakarta your center and take a trip to Borobudur, which is simply enchanting and truly amazing. Discover the beautiful temples of Prambanan. Consider a day trip to Surakarta (Solo), or pack your bags for Surabaya. Spend the rest of your trip in the city's incredible colonial past. Back home, you'll probably wonder when you'll be back next time!

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The beauty of the island is Sempu Java

Sempu Java

From east to west more than 3.9 kilometers, beaches lined with sheer cliffs and limestone. It is at first glance the image of 'Pulau Sempu' in the eastern part of the island of Java.

'Pulau' (island) 'Sempu' is located about 70 kilometers south of downtown Malang in East Java. Technically, this island is a nature reserve under the jurisdiction of the "BKSDA" IV (Natural Resources Conservation Station) of Malang. The region is from the administrative point of view of the government, but included in the Biru agreement. Village 'Tambakrejo', sub-district 'Sumbermanjing Wetan', regency 'Malang' of East Java.

The region of the island extends 3.9 kilometers from east to west and 3.6 kilometers from north to south. The topography of the island consists of almost 50% of mountainous plains with slopes that range from the average to the slopes, at a height of 50 to 100 meters above sea level and most beaches were lined with rugged limestone cliffs, features of the islands along the Indian ocean.

This character is also specific to the islands in the south and east of the island of Java. There is no doubt that this type of terrain prevents fishermen from docking their boats. However, this condition also states that the 'Sendang Biru' beach north of the 'Sempu' island has calm waves. For this reason, this beach is the safest harbor in the southern Indian Ocean and the largest landing place for fish on the south beach of the island of Java.

The benefits of 'Pulau Sempu' for fishermen from Sendang Biru beach are truly priceless. Its sturdy shape with its steep cliffs neutralises the devilish waves of the South Seas. It is therefore not surprising to find fishermen performing the slalom test on this 3.9 km long, calm water beach.

"Pulau Sempu" is separated from the island of Java by a 800 meter wide narrow band, which also serves as the gateway to the open sea. Its waves are relatively calm, fishing, rowing or swimming. According to the maps, the type of soil in the region of this island consists of a "litosol" and a reddish Mediterranean area and even includes the main limestone formation.
The only natural cave in 'Pulau Sempu' has its own specialty. The cave, about 2.5 km from the beach line 'Sumber' Teluk '(bay), 25 meters above sea level, contains fresh water springs. The cave is 20 meters long and 3 meters wide with a dry surface. It is a very strategic place for those who like to meditate or just seek solitude.

On the south side there are still steep sea caves. The sea caves on the east and southeast sides have become colonies of many swallows. Because of the very steep location, none of the local fishermen dared to collect bird nests.

A visit to Pulau Sempu is like in the safari park Bogor. Wild animals such as deer, black monkeys, wild boars and panthers often make fun of the visitors. Therefore, it is not surprising that this area often forces the hunter to stick to its forests. According to the East Java Forestry Bureau, there are 12 mammal species, 36 bird species and 3 reptile species in the region. With this variety of flora and fauna, the island's management, "BKSDA" IV in "Malang", has made the region a destination.

Another feature that can be found on this island is the existence of two lakes, the "Lele" and the "Segara Anakan". In the lake "Lele" you will find a large selection of colorful ornamental fish. From 'Segara Anakan' enjoy a clear view of the sea.

Access to these lakes is easily possible as the "Malang BKSDA" IV routes were built by "Teluk Semut" (Ant Bay). In order to reach the lake "Lele", 2.3 km long paths were created by "Teluk Waru" and the shore of the Arena Blanca, which is reachable on foot in 2 hours on foot.

In addition to this uniqueness Pulau Sempu has other tourist attractions such as the white sand coast, the gateway to this island. No less fascinating is the natural landscape of the white sand coast. From there you can clearly see all activities of the fishermen. A variety of boats with different decorations can be seen when starting and stopping. And when the night falls, the sunset on the horizon can also be seen on this white sandy beach. Along the white sand coast, visitors' boats are moored before continuing to Pulau Sempu.

Although its status is a nature reserve, the management of 'Pulau Sempu' has made this city an ecotourism destination in East Java. This is in line with the condition that maintains the potential of sustainable tourism offered to tourists. And compared to other ecotourism destinations, 'Pulau Sempu' always seems to be natural. But that is exactly what makes this island an ecotourism destination and at the same time preserves the wildlife.

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Another beauty to be seen on the island of Sempu was swimming in very clear water (in "Segara Anakan"), and freediving activities could enjoy the barrier landscapes of coral without being afraid of being carried away by the wave to become. "Sempu" has the lake he mentioned with "Segara Anakan". This place looked more like the small lake that surrounds its high coral stone boundary with the open sea, the South Sea or the Indonesian Sea, which has big waves. The water supply of this lake came from a large hollow coral in the middle, which periodically showed picturesque landscapes of wave waves that occurred on the coral. A small water that invaded 'Segara Anakan'.

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Life outside the tourist route discovery of Semarang

Semarang - Central of Java

Surrounded by mystical mountains, Semarang is an attractive place to relax mind and soul on lush trails. Semarang has a fascinating old world charm that is surmounted by Dutch colonial architecture and modern central buildings. Far away from the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, Semarang is a place where you can enjoy the tranquility and mix of Javanese, Chinese, Indian and Arab culture. The simplicity of Semarang is intended to create an invisible connection with the traveler, who has the passion to discover the natural environment of life.

Semarang is the capital of central Java in Indonesia and is located on the north coast of Java. A trip to Candi Hill offers breathtaking views of the plateau's mystical harbor, scenic plains and green rice fields. One of the main attractions of the city is the magnificent Sam Po Kong Temple, built in honor of the Chinese commander Cheng Ho of the Ming Dynasty, who visited Semarang at the beginning of the 15th century. The Dieng Plateau, north of the small town of Wonosobo, has many beautiful Hindu temples worth visiting. You can also visit the Temple of Borobudur in Muntilan, which is two hours away, and then the Prambanan Temple in Klaten. In addition to the Tugu Muda monument, there are many museums dedicated to Javanese culture in Semarang. There are several amusement parks in the city that will make your trip even more enjoyable.

The best part of Semarang is its incredible landscape, which is due to the northern coastal region with Tanjung Mas as an international port. The southern part has hills that stretch from Candi to Bukit Sari, with the picturesque Monte Ungaran in the background. The hills of Bukit Sari have a magical attraction that is charismatic at sunset and the perfect place to be with your loved ones. For nature lovers, do not miss the scenic drive to Salatiga and nearby towns like Solo and Yogyakarta. Semarang is also popular for its street food, unbelievably cheap and can be indulged with authentic Semarang cuisine and other local delicacies. Semarang also has a picturesque golf club, the Semarang Golf Club, where you can have fun all day long.

It's pretty easy to keep busy as several medium and luxury hotels in Semarang offer a combination of friendly and professional service. Almost all hotels are located in beautiful locations and provide easy access to Ahmad Yani Airport. Taxis and rental cars are the best way to explore the regions of ad and its surroundings.

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Candirejo Village Community Tourism Project in Central Java

Candirejo

At the beginning of this year, my husband and I experienced real rural life in Central Java. We went to a town called Candi Rejo. It is about half an hour from Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia.

We listen to our Indonesian partners that Candi Rejo has launched a project of ecological tourism and community tourism. We have learned more about this project. In our view, community tourism is a tourism that consults, engages and benefits the local community. We wanted to see if this really is the case in this city.

At first we did not know what to expect. We bought our tickets in Bali, agreed with the village chief and later learned that we were at the airport in Yogyakarta.

Our leader was I.J. (pronounced EE-Jay) She was very friendly and communicative, although her English skills were limited. She was an interesting woman. He is around 35 years old and wears a hijab (scarf) and a long-sleeved shirt every day to cover his arms, even when it's very hot. Obviously, Muslim women look normal. IJ is a single mother raising 2 children alone. She is the only woman leader in her city and she is very proud of it. She said that if there were no visitors to guide her, she would run the farm like the rest of the people in her village.

After the meeting with IJ, we drove to the city, about an hour from the airport. The view was great. We could see a volcano in the distance as we crossed mustard fields, corn fields, tapioca farms, and other types of vegetable farms. We also passed through a 9th century Buddhist temple called Pawon. It is dedicated to Kuvera, the god of fortune.

When we arrived in Candi Rejo, we first met with the village chief. We thought it was an older man with a gray mustache, like many other representatives of the Indonesian government. We were surprised when the village chief, Mr. Ian, appeared. A charming man of 28 years, with a gentle voice and very well dressed.

He briefly explained the history of ecotourism to Candi Rejo. A few years ago, an Indonesian NGO approached the village and introduced the concept of ecotourism in the community. After many meetings in the village, the community of Candi Rejo accepted the idea. The village also has the advantage of being very close to Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia and a great miracle of antiquity. They have a river that can be used for rafting, and there is also a trail called Watu Kendil that leads to Kendil Hill. From this hill you can see 5 volcanoes and the entire construction of the temple of Borobudur.

The Ecotourism Project by Candi Rejo is a pilot project in Indonesia. The city has about 5,000 inhabitants and most of the inhabitants are farmers. The main unit that manages the tourist industry in Candi Rejo is the municipality that runs the cooperative, not the government. The head of the cooperative keeps the village head on, but the income goes directly to the locals.

The inhabitants voluntarily joined the cooperative. For example, if you have additional rooms at home, you can register as a tourist accommodation. People who have horse-drawn rickshaws can become members of the cooperative to provide transport services to the village. All members of the cooperative must accept the list system, which gives guides, porters, village tours, maintenance and craft sales the opportunity to earn money.

There is no doubt that the ecotourism project has increased the village economy. Since becoming officially a "tourist village" in 2003, Candi Rejo has become a cleaner and richer village. The village chief ordered that all the houses in the village "Rambutan", a tropical fruit tree in front of their houses, grow. The result is: This city becomes very green and dark. The climate in Central Java can be very hot, these big trees can protect pedestrians from the hot sun.

When we asked the village headman if he feared that the tourism industry would one day lead to unprecedented pollution of the village, he replied that the cooperative limited the number of visitors per year. The tourism programs they have developed also focus on green tourism, not tourism programs. Therefore, most of the visitors who come to Candi Rejo are green travelers. They want to learn more about agriculture or experience life in the rural Javanese.

In 2007, the city welcomed 800 to 900 visitors. We saw pictures of their previous visitors. Some schools in major Indonesian cities have sent students to Candi Rejo to learn more about farming and rural life. It is true that many Indonesian children who grew up in the city do not know how trees and fruits they eat on the ground look like. This type of learning program teaches them where the food comes from. It also helps students understand how important it is to preserve their environment.

Not only students from all over Indonesia come to Candi Rejo. Governments in other Indonesian villages also visit Candi Rejo to learn more about village tourism and ecotourism.

We can not forget how nice people are to Candi Rejo. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We believe that community-based tourism really fits in with their characters. His natural enthusiasm for welcoming his guests made our trip so easy and memorable.

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At Candi Rejo we learned Javanese gamelan (his traditional musical instruments). We also played volleyball with the locals, it was really fun! We took the rickshaw everywhere during our stay (issue 0 insurance). They also invited us to visit the village chief's house for a church meeting. It's like a visit to our family there.

We leave Candi Rejo with good memories of this city. We would come back in a moment. Let's hope we can take our travelers with us next time. We are proud that the movement of ecotourism and community tourism in Indonesia is growing rapidly. We hope that these projects can reduce poverty, create more jobs and above all preserve the ecology of Indonesia.

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Bali travel tips and information

Travelling to Bali

The fear of the unknown prevails among people who have never traveled to Bali. There are many good and bad stories circulating on this beautiful island. Below is a list of travel tips for those who have never traveled to Bali. They help you prepare and give you a fantastic holiday on this beautiful island.

• Take 25 USD per person on arrival for your visa. You will pay this amount on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, so you can stay in Bali for up to 30 days.

• Pack your bags easily. Even if you are tempted to throw these extra items in your suitcase, do not do so. The clothes in Bali are extremely cheap and whether you like shopping or not, your suitcase will be much harder on your return. You can buy toiletries, etc. in the Mini Marts and Circle K, which work 24 hours a day for a fraction of the price. The only toiletries I should bring are personal items for women and sunscreen as they are quite expensive in Bali.

• Take some decent shoes with you. The paths in Bali are not perfectly structural. Although the use of coaches in humid environments can be quite hot, your feet will thank you for that.

• Do not change money before you leave. Although I'm sure that everyone has heard of scammers, if they follow simple rules, this will not happen. In Bali you get a better exchange rate than in your home country. Just go to an authorized bureau de change, do not spend your money until you've counted the money you've received, and make sure you get a receipt. If you still do not like it, go to a bank because they usually have better exchange rates than the ones you have on the street.

• It is better to take money than to use your credit cards. Depending on the bank you work with, you will be charged a fee each time you use your credit card in Bali. Usually this is a percentage of your expenses and can be a significant amount during your vacation. The maximum payout at ATMs is 1.5 million IDRs (almost $ 200) and most banks charge a withdrawal fee of about $ 5. For both credit card and ATM withdrawals, the exchange rate is usually much worse than changing money on the street. If you are not satisfied with the money, be sure to ask your bank how much it costs.

• Be careful with the drivers. If you find a driver who will give you a low price throughout the day, be careful. Motorists earn little money for the day once the costs are removed. The main source of income for them is to buy commissions for what they eat and buy at the places where they are transported. Although you earn your living this way, you might be cheated by the places where the driver leads you. The other problem is that you can not finish the goal because the driver has his own agenda and takes you to where he receives the highest commission. Be careful and try to drive with a driver recommended by someone, not just the cheapest.

• Negotiation on the markets: Everyone knows, but I thought I would mention it. If they do not reach the price you are willing to pay, just do it and if you follow it, you know the price is reasonable. Remember that the Balinese earn their living this way. It is therefore interesting to negotiate at the best price and to accept a little more. This little extra is not for us, but everything for her. This will make you realize that you are not kidding and you will be extremely grateful.

• If you do not want the people trying to sell you to harass you, I recommend that you stay away from the markets and Kuta beach. Balinese are rarely uncomfortable or aggressive, but when they try to make a living, their impetus can sometimes be overwhelming. Not so everywhere and if you are away from markets and main tourist access points, you should not have any problems. If they bother you instead of being rude, just say "No thanks" and go on. I think that politeness works better. Balinese are perfect for remembering faces. After a while they probably will not bother you anymore.

• Pay attention to taxes: In most restaurants, taxes are not added to the price. At the bottom of the menu you will see "The price is subject to a 21% service and government tax surcharge". It's worth noting who has never traveled to Bali and wants to see his costs, as an additional tax of 21% can be a reasonable amount.

• Do not eat all meals in the restaurant of your hotel. Although it is sometimes cheap, you usually pay a lot more for eating at your hotel than going to the millions of restaurants on the street. A complimentary breakfast is usually included in the room rate. However, I would recommend dining outside of your hotel.

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• Do not be afraid of Bali Belly: Everyone has a story to tell how he got Bali Belly. My husband and I have been to Bali many times and while we touched wood we have never had Bali Belly. Just do not drink water. When showering, be careful not to swallow and use bottled water, even if you rinse your mouth after brushing. Use common sense when choosing a location: Make sure the kitchen and surrounding area are clean. When you meet Bali Belly, it is said that the friendly red helps and that the Balinese believe that the local snake fruit is also an excellent remedy.

• Shopping: Even though the prices in designer stores are already well below those we are used to, comparing them is always a good idea. Turnover in many places can be up to 50% and you can get an even better price if you look around.

• Until you know the prices charged by taxis, make sure you get one with a meter. If you are satisfied with the price you pay, it is sufficient to take a taxi without a meter. Make sure you negotiate the price before jumping.

• If you leave Bali, you must pay 150,000 IDR per person in the departure tax. Many new travelers to Bali do not know. Please also note that it is very difficult to return to the airport when checking in for your departure. The guards stand at the doors and only let you out when you need to use the ATM.

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Why should you visit Bali and make some suggestions for planning your vacation

Vacation in Bali

BALI is often described as too touristy. In my opinion, this is a rather superficial statement, since one must only discover Bali, which has attracted many visitors, leaving behind the tourist enclaves Kuta, Legian. Seminyak and Sanur.

Let me help you discover Bali, an island that is very small but makes a big impression on visitors who take the trouble to take their time looking good.

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Bali is easy and cheap to reach

Air Asia flies from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand to Bali. Jetstar also offers direct flights to Bali, making Bali a world-class destination served by some of the region's best-known low-cost airlines. Of course, most full-service airlines also serve Bali.

Bali offers a variety of hotels, resorts with spa and basic bed and breakfast establishments. Of course, there are also typical Balinese family houses, which are often found in family resorts and offer a rare opportunity to observe the Balinese life.

If you plan to stay for a while or longer, we recommend that you leave the main regions in the south. You can split your stay as follows:

One week around Tabanan, which will allow you to easily reach Tanah Lot and the western part of the island.

1 week to Padang Bai or Candidasa to reach the northeast coast.

Padang Bai, Candi Dasa, Amed and Tulamben are just minutes away from Bali's most spectacular dive sites.

1 week in one of the small towns near Loving on the north coast to facilitate the exploration of the north of the island.

1 week in the Ubud area to explore the cultural heart and the central region of Bali.

Ubud still attracts painters and writers from around the world and successfully organizes an annual festival of writers. Mas's silver and goldsmiths produce beautiful jewelery that is exported all over the world. It is best not to wear your credit card while visiting your showrooms.

Ubud has a lot to offer. You can sign up for silver jewelry classes, batik classes, cooking classes and much more. There are also many yoga schools and spiritual retreats. It is not uncommon to rent a room in a family home and realize that the owner is actually a famous artist. For the more energetic, Ubud is a great place to plan a hike through Mount Agung, the sacred mountain of Bali.

Since I am a diver, here is a little more information about diving in Bali.

Diving in Bali is still a mystery. Having dived into the most fashionable dive sites in Indonesia like Bunaken, Lembeh, Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda and Komodo, I can say that Bali is still one of my favorite diving destinations. Let me explain the reason to you in more detail.

1. Bali offers something for everyone.

Whether you like energetic currents, sinking with corals, diving, diving or a mix of all the above, it's all here in Bali. Although it is a journey from one region to another, there are no expensive domestic flights, making Bali a very profitable and profitable dive destination.

2. Are you immersing or updating your certification?

In Bali, there are a variety of professional dives that offer a full range of scuba diving courses. From open water to diving instructors, this can be done in Bali. At prices that are hard to find elsewhere in Indonesia or elsewhere.

3. Are you a diver traveling with a non-diver?

When you travel with a non-diver, you know how difficult it can be to balance your passion for diving with the needs of your dive partner. This is not a problem in Bali. There is a lot to do for non-divers: day trips to cultural treasures, shopping, pampering at the spa, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, etc. Oh, did I mention the shopping?

Come to Bali, try diving and be surprised.

How do I get from A to B?

In order to move in Bali and if you have the means, I would advise you to rent a car with driver. Since the traffic in Bali is not an easy task, it can be a bit stressful on its own, but it is possible. If you drive a motorcycle at home and have a driver's license, we recommend renting a scooter. In fact, these are small motorcycles with 125 cc engines. There is public transport, but it takes a lot of time and is very uncomfortable.

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Diving in Bali

Diving in Bali

By simply hearing the name, Bali invokes visions of tropical paradise. Writers continue to invent adjectives to describe Bali, but there are few who can surpass the words of Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru, who called the island "Morning World". A world born of the sea and released by the power of the volcanoes. There is a deep world, an inner world, the true consequences of the world, a completely different world that belongs to Bali. A blue world of calm, tranquility, a world in which you can forget the world ...

As the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is still an underrated diving destination. Believe it would be a mistake.

If you dive in Bali, you will find that the variety of Bali reefs is incredible. If you dive in Bali, let yourself be surprised. When it comes to diving in Bali, the biggest attraction of Bali is the variety of its dive sites. Wrecks, runs, sandy tracks, black volcanic seascapes, deafening currents and quiet bays ... are there for every taste.

There are many well-maintained diving opportunities in Bali.

There are four main diving areas in Bali that you can explore.

Nusa Penida:

Nusa Penida and the neighboring island of Nusa Lembongan offer some of the best dive sites in Bali. Nusa Penida is a large island southeast of Bali, opposite the road from Badung. The Balinese consider this dry, harsh island is frequented, but the main attraction is the diving around the island of Bali, in its clear, stream swept reefs.

The main attraction of Nusa Penida with its adjacent deep moats are frequent encounters with the strange and rare Sunfish or Mola Mola who visit the reef to visit purification stations.

There are a large number of dive sites to choose from. During the season we can try to find the famous Mola Mola, but the heart of Nusa Penida with impressive views, healthy reefs and pelagic reefs. You do not even have to swim much, because almost every dive is a drifting dive.

The currents are often strong because the islands are on the trajectory of Indonesia. The road from Lombok separates the Indonesian islands of Bali and Lombok. It is the second road through which the waters between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean are exchanged. The best times to dive in Nusa Penida are when the tides reach their maximum height and the movement of the water is minimal.

Amuk Bay (Candi Dasa and Padangbai):

Amuk Bay, with the villages of Padang Bai in the south and Candi Dasa in the north, about 6 km wide and located on the south side of the eastern tip of Bali. Near Candi Dasa there are two larger islands and Tepekong Biaha and a small rock area called Batu Tiga or Mimpang.

The islands of this bay are actually little more than the curving rocks and have an invincible beauty. The bay, which is fueled by the influx of rich south Bali, the home sharks, mola mola and shoals of fish, making these Bali diving sites very interesting.

If you are interested in small special creatures, you should dive to Padang Bai. This small entrance is bordered by a reef that begins as a shallow plateau ten meters deep. Macro enthusiasts can dive in Padang Bay and the Blue Lagoon, where you can find all kinds of creatures in the shallow waters. The sheltered bay is also an ideal place for night diving.

Diving in this area is incredibly rich. There are also several excellent dive sites for sharks, rays and large shoals of fish. This is one of the places where Mola Mola sea fish are regularly seen from August to October. The water temperatures are pretty cold, there is always a slight increase, but the visibility is generally very good.

Amed and Tulamben:

Tulamben, home to the famous World War II shipwreck, is Bali's most famous and popular dive site. Tulamben Bay is located in the richest marine biogeography zone in the world, with more than 2500 species of fish and 700 corals. Located on the northeastern coast, the bay receives a lot of plankton rich water from the great ocean current that moves in the Indian Ocean from the Pacific and vice versa.

Amed is located on the northeastern coast of Bali, about two and a half hours drive from Kuta. From the point of view of the landscape, Amed is much more beautiful than Tulamben. Along the way you will see many paddy fields, traditional salt pans and the sandy beaches on rocky beaches compared to Tulamben. Diving in Amed is affected and there are only a few divers in these dive sites.

There are also excellent dive sites from Tulamben to Amed and up to the eastern tip of Bali. Some sites have been recently discovered and many remain to be explored. The black sandy bottom provides a spectacular backdrop to the life of this incredibly rich fish.

The northwest reefs of Bali around Menjangan Island are protected to most of the island.

Quiet and calm waters, a mysterious old shipwreck of wood and steep walls and covered gorgons very good condition, makes Menjangan Island on the northwest coast of Bali, a first-level dive site.

Over 14 dive sites with clear water and calm conditions to choose. Menjangan is part of the West Bali National Park. These are the steep walls covered in gorgonians, which make this island the main diving ground northwest of Bali.

The coral walls around Menjangan fall vertically between 30 and 60 feet before gradually turning outward. The surface of the reef is very steep, with caves, grottoes and cracks that break the coral walls, structured with small corners. many species of gorgonians reach large sizes here and sponges are abundant. Soft corals cover the colored walls on the floor.

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The western tip of Menjangan has a deeper dive, but just as interesting, in an old wooden shipwreck. Called "Anchor", it will be located next to the coast of the island, near a small dock park service and a guardhouse.

Further north, Gilimanuk offers fantastic diving in the mud at Secret Bay and in the south; There is an equally interesting mud site in PJ.

Finally, you can discover the underwater world of Bali personally and completely with the Tauch Around Bali. Feel free to contact me for more information.

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