Saturday, December 5, 2009

Hotels in Candi Dasa

By Dave Mitchell

Because of the fact that Candi Dasa isn't such a popular and developed tourist resort, most of the Candi Dasa Hotels that are available are directly situated on the beach and are spread out over a large distance trapped by tropical gardens and dense foliage with stunning views of the ocean. Being secluded from other visitors and meddling eyes means that you are going to be spending rather more on rooms and villas that the budget areas of South Kuta offer.

Some of Bali's most beautiful scenery can be found in Candi Dasa, a secluded beach town situated in the northeast of Bali away from the bustling traveler resorts like Kuta and Sunar. The scenery here is extraordinarily unlike what most tourists are used to with the white sandy beaches and rice paddies of the southernmost resorts. Here rather than the stunning white sand, the beach is covered in black sand with a backdrop of giant mountains covered with rice terraces and dense tropical forests all under shadows of the towering and impressive volcano and so it is extremely popular with couples having a Bali wedding.

Almost all of the landscape is comparatively untouched here regardless of the growing tourism industry and the hotels and villas are far more mixed into the landscape than the other visitor resorts where the end of the accommodations and the start of the natural terrain is clearly visible. The accommodation in Candi Dasa isn't as abundant as the other more favored holiday maker areas. The hotels and villas are more spaced out along the shore front.

Most of the people come to Candi Dasa to enjoy a chilled refreshing vacation, soaking up the Bali sun and enjoying the gorgeous scenery that is natural to Candi Dasa. There are many hiking trails to meander along as you explore the rural environment. Almost all of the hotels will provide you with loungers to chill on the beach or round the pool. Barbecues are common place in Candi Dasa with most of them being done on the beach or while you are relaxing next to the pool. The barbecued seafood is mouth-watering and Bali offers a massive variety of shellfish and other seafood delicacies.

With all of the resorts next to the beach, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are obviously very popular. The diving spots around Candi Dasa are some of the best diving spots in the world with a wonderful diversity of sea life. Sharks aren't commonly found in Bali and very few attacks have ever been reported, but it is always best to ask around at the dive shops before entering unfamiliar waters.

There are many visitor places and resorts to choose from when planning a holiday to Bali, from the crowded beaches of Kuta, the tropical rain forests in the mountains situated in Ubud and the secluded Bali accommodation around Candi Dasa. Most popular tourist destinations have lots of different hotels and villas to choose from and it is fairly straightforward to discover a place to stay even if you just land at the airport and then try finding accommodation.

Candi Dasa lodging is different because of the limited amount of places that are available to stay, to make sure that you get the hotel or resort that you want to stay at in Candi Dasa you will have to book ahead. The restricted number of places available means that most accommodation is absolutely booked before the peak of the season starts with families and couples looking out for a quiet secluded area to enjoy their holiday.

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