Padang Bai Beach is another alternative beach
to visit in Bali. Most visitors are interest
in visiting popular beaches, such Kuta or Sanur. Those beaches are so beautiful
that they are always included in most visitors’ travel plan. However, Padang
Bai is an exotic beach that you should visit when you are in Bali.
The beauty of the sea and its surrounding are comparable to those popular beaches. The different is that the beach is much more peaceful and calm. This is because there are only a few visitors in this beach. The peaceful atmosphere is suitable for you who want to take a break from your daily busy schedule.
The beauty of the sea and its surrounding are comparable to those popular beaches. The different is that the beach is much more peaceful and calm. This is because there are only a few visitors in this beach. The peaceful atmosphere is suitable for you who want to take a break from your daily busy schedule.
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Location
Padang Bai Beach is situated
in Padang Bai Village, Manggis District, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
Precisely, it lies between Klungkung and Karangasem. The beach is about 53 km
from Denpasar. It take about two hours driving from Denpasar to the beach. You
can go by taxi to the beach from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Padang Bai
lies next to Bias Tugel and Blue Lagoon Beaches. Hence, you should include the
beach in your travel plan since you can visit those beaches at once. You will
not regret your travel once you have visited the beach. The beach offers you
the most exotic panorama that you may never see somewhere else.
Activities
Just
like many other beaches in Bali, Padang Bai Beach provides facilities to do
various activities. The most popular activity you can do in this beach is
snorkeling. You can enjoy the beautiful underwater life when snorkeling in this
beach. However, you must always remember the basic safety rules when snorkeling.
You should never snorkel alone or
swim too far off in the spots you may not know. There are many rental equipment
offering service to rent the equipment for snorkeling. Another activity you can
do is diving. There are also many rental equipment for diving, thus you don’t
have to worry about the diving equipment. Apart from these activities, you can
simply enjoy the beautiful panorama in the beach. Also, you can relax by having
traditional massages in the beach.
Accommodations
There
are many hotels you can stay when you visit Padang Bai Beach. For example, Alola
Inn and Kembar Inn provide lodges with
budget rate. You only need to pay for Rp 200,000 to Rp350,000 (US$21.00
to RP36.00). Mustika Sari Beach Hotel and Padang Bai Beach Bungalow Resort are
among the mid range hotels you can stay. You only need to pay
for Rp 400,000 (US$41.00) per night. While, Bloo Lagoon Village Hotel
offers you a splurge hotel. You have to pay for about Rp 1,250,000 (US$ 120.00)
per night. Depending on your budget, you can select the hotels you prefer. They
all provide complete facilities for visitors.
When
you have a plan to spend your holiday in Bali, don’t forget to include Padang
Bai Beach in your travel plan. You will have a good time spending your holiday
in this beautiful beach. Padang Bai is worth visiting.