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Padang Bai (Padang Bai, sometimes written "Padangbay") - a small port village in East Bali. Most visitors come for the great snorkeling.
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On the page that opens, at the bottom you will see Select Departure, Select Destination and Search Schedule. Select Departure (Select the city where you are leaving), Select Destanation (Select the city where you are going), then press the Search Schedule button (View the departure schedule). The page will open information about the departure time and the cost of the trip on the Perama Tour bus. By ferry or boat The terminal for ferries and speedboats is located in the southern part of Padang Bai. Ferries depart approximately every hour day and night to Lombok Island (Lembar Pier). The voyage usually takes four hours (but lasts much longer in bad weather), most of the passengers local residents. For an additional fee, ferries carry scooters and cars. Speedboats ply between the Gili Islands and Padang Bai (in transit through Lombok). BlueWater Express (www.bluewater-express.com) has a good reputation among numerous operators. The Bluewater Express departs Padang Bai daily at 11:15 am and arrives at the Gili Trawangan pier at 12:30 pm. Gili Cat service (www.gilicat.com) offers a similar service, the boat departs from Padang Bai daily at 9 am, arrives in Teluk Kode on Lombok Island at 10:00 am, and a short time later docks at Gili Trawangan Island. The Perama Tour company operates daily cruises from Padang Bai to the islands of Lombok (pier in the city of Senggigi), Gili and popular tourist resort cities in southern Bali. How to find out the departure time and cost. On the page that opens, at the bottom you will see Departure, Destination and Search Schedule. In the Departure section, select where you want to go from. In the Destation section, choose where you want to go. Then click the Search Schedule button. The page will display information about the departure time and cost. What to see temples There are 5 Hindu temples in Padang Bai: Pura Dalem in the center, Pura Segara near the beach, Pura Telagamas, Pura Silayukti and Pura Tanjungsari in the eastern part. Of the five temples, Pura Silayukti is the most famous, dating back to the early 11th century. But the architecture of one of the oldest Balinese temples is unlikely to arouse your special interest. Goa Lawah(Goa Lawah) - one of the nine most important temples in Bali, protecting the island from evil spirits. The small temple is best known for a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. Mice squeak, push and fight - a rather unusual sight. In everything else it's mediocre balinese temple, which are many on the island. There is a beach with black volcanic sand nearby, but not everyone will dare to swim there (rather dirty). Another highlight is watching the religious ceremonies just opposite the entrance to the Bat Cave. At the entrance to the temple, “guides” suggest themselves, but there is no point in them, since the temple is not large and you can explore it yourself. Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00 daily. Pura Goa Lawah is located between the villages of Kusamba and Padang Bai. Beaches The main beach is usually crowded with outrigger fishing boats. On either side of the main bay are two beautiful small white sand beaches. Blue Lagoon(Blue Lagoon Beach). One of the most memorable moments of visiting Padang Bai is to relax on picturesque beach Blue Lagoons. Closed on both sides by rocks, it can be safely attributed to the best places in Bali in terms of natural beauty and snorkeling. The waves are usually not dangerous, the water is clear, and although there are few living corals, undersea world quite rich in tropical fish. There are two cafes with good food, they offer rental of masks and snorkels, massage services. The coral reef is located close to the shore, you can swim with a mask and snorkel right away, but because of the corals, the beach is not very good for swimming. How to get there. Facing the ferry pier (where boats leave for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan), turn left and follow the road along the coast. When you reach the crossroads, turn left. Following the road up, you will reach the car park on the right, from there the path leads down to a small bay with a sandy beach. Bias Tugal(Bias Tugal Beach, in Indonesian "Pantai Kecil"). White sand beach lined with coconut trees. The tiny beach is rarely crowded with visitors, which is significantly different from the Blue Lagoon. It is better for swimming, but not at all suitable for snorkeling. The waves are quite strong. Beach vendors have not overlooked this beach either, offering snacks, drinks and massages. Should appeal to lovers of peace and tranquility. How to get there. Facing the ferry pier (where boats leave for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan), turn right. Continue walking down the street, there should be a sign to the beach on your left. Follow the sign, the road goes up a steep hill and then goes down. Going down (weather permitting), we should see the most big volcano Bali - Agung. Continue along the road until you see a white sand beach. From the ferry terminal, the entire walk should take no more than 15 minutes. Things to do Diving Padang Bai is famous for scuba diving. Many diving centers are located on Jalan Silayukti street, they have their own bars or are part of diving resorts. Most of them offer mask and snorkel rentals. There you can also arrange fishing trips with traditional jukung boats. Go to any of these dive centers and check out the available tour options. The list of diving companies is listed below: Absolute Scuba Bali, address: Jalan Pantai Silayukti, website www.absolutescubabali.com Bluebubble-Bali, address: Jalan Segara, Padang Bai, site www.bluebubble-bali.net Geko Dive Bali, address: Jalan Silayulkti, Padang Bai, site http://gekodivebali.com Water Worx Dive Center Bali, address: Jalan Silayulkti, Padang Bai, website www.waterworxbali.com 4Fundiving-Bali, address: Jalan Silayukti, Padangbai, website www.4fundiving-bali.com Massage and spa salon Bloo Lagoon Village is home to Spiral Spa Bloo, Padang Bai's only spa. It offers various types of massage, body and facial care, hair care, spa products for sale. They offer their customers a free transfer if they stay in Padang Bai. Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00, address: Jalan Silayukti, Padang Bai, site http://spiralspa.blogspot.com Accommodation |
Padang Bai beach in the east of Bali is a port beach, it has many boats moored, and the coast itself is close to the embankment in terms of functions: people come here to admire the sea, take pictures of boats and sailboats, take a walk and spend time in the nearest cafes. The sand on the shore is grayish, with pebbles.
Padang Bai is not perceived as a beach for a classic holiday: you can’t swim near the coast because of the boats, and there are no sun loungers on the port sandy shore. However, in the vicinity there are several sections of the coast that are very comfortable even for families with children. In a generalized sense, under the beaches of Padang Bai (for relaxing and swimming near the coast), they usually mean the Blue Lagoon, Bias Tugel and Kusamba Beach.
At the same time, near the central part of Padang Bai, you can have a great time diving and snorkeling. And here the boats on duty near the shore can become excellent helpers: with their help, you will be able to get to the best places for diving - see coral gardens and colored reefs, as well as visit neighboring islands— Gili, Lomboke.
Padang Bai Restaurants varied cuisine They will delight you with Chinese and Balinese dishes, and you can always have a delicious breakfast in the cafe. If you get tired of restaurant food, then next door, on the opposite side of the bay, there is the city of Chandidasa, where there is a huge supermarket with a large selection of not only grocery products, but also other necessary things.
In the area you can see interesting sights: temples, an 18th-century Balinese-style palace, picturesque natural places off the coast.
Resort housing near the beach-port of Padang Bai - villas, resort hotels and very budget guesthouses. You can book accommodation not only near the port, but also near clean bathing beaches. All options on the map:
How to get to Padang Bai
Regular land transport to the port town of Padang Bai is Perama Tour buses. From Denpasar Airport, flights are operated three times a day, it is also possible to get from Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, Tulamben, Tirta Ganga, Senggigi, Chandidasa. You can check the schedule and prices on the carrier's website.
The distance to the beach from the airport is 56 km, and the journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. The fastest and convenient way get from the airport - transfer to Padang Bai from KiwiTaxi:
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Panorama of Padang Bai beach on Google Maps
Video about Padang Bai beach in Bali: an overview of the city and coast
Padang Bai is a port town in a small bay surrounded by hills, serving round-the-clock ferries to Lombok. Through Padang Bai, day and night, the flow of transport and people does not stop. There are countless fishing boats on the beach that stretches east from the port. Restaurants along the beach are open around the clock and are famous for their fish dishes. It is here that they say they serve the freshest and most wonderful fish, which costs 10,000-50,000 rupees per serving. By the way, fresh lonli did not find establishments with prices over 35,000. To the east of the port, the farther, the more beautiful, beach cotnorks with snorkeling equipment and diving shops.
Lonli writes that Padangbai is nice and you can walk and great beach. Dive kit 30,000 rupees per day, jukung reef diving 50,000 rupees. Warn of very strong ebb currents in the bay. Top of the tide, now in December at 10-50 and 22-45, the level difference is 180 cm.
Mooney sees Padangbai as a hub of goofy glamor for package travelers looking for the "real Bali" near their hometown of Kuta. Expensive, they say, crowded and bad.
Transport
Buses
Perama shuttles go from / to Sanur, Ubud, Kuta, Candidas and Lovina. It is recommended to practice the basses in advance, Perama's office at Dona Restaurant, Jl Pelabuhan, near the jetty (tel: +62 363 41419). Candidasa 25,000/30 minutes Kuta 60,000/3 hours Lovina 150,000/5 hours Sanur 60,000/2 hours 30 minutes Ubud 50,000/2 hours 15 minutes Schedule .
Bemo from Denpasar (18,000 rupees) to Padangbai go from the Batubulan terminal. All minibuses from Padang Bai depart/arrive from the square in front of the port. Orange bemo in Alapura, Semarpur and Candidasu (10,000 rupees), blue in Klungkung, light brown or Alapura or Denpasar.
Cars to Padangbai from the airport 365.000 rupees, 400.000 from Kuta and Legian (two and a half hours).
Padangbai has a developed tourist infrastructure, of course, not the same as on popular resorts Bali, but everything you need for a comfortable stay and stay is here. There are many cafes and restaurants in the city where you can taste Balinese, Indonesian, Thai and Chinese cuisine. In the city of Chandidas, located near Padangbay, there is a supermarket with a huge assortment of various goods.
Port of Padangbai
Padangbai Beach has a port from which you can reach the nearby islands of Gili, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembogan and Lombok. These islands are very popular with lovers beach holiday and scuba diving.
Map of Padangbai hotels with prices
There are only a few hotels in this area of the island. To buy a tour or book a hotel in Padangbai at a low price, we recommend using our selection.
| Bloo Lagoon Village 4 | ||
| Padang Bai Beach Resort 3 | no tours | |
| Topi Inn 1 | no tours |
Diving and snorkeling at Padangbai
Not far from the coast in the northern part of the city is a magnificent coral reef Blue Lagoon, which is very popular with diving and snorkeling enthusiasts (swimming and snorkelling). Everything you need for diving and snorkeling equipment can be rented here.
What to watch
Not far from Padangbai Beach, the real pearl of Bali is hiding - Secret Beach. To get to it, you need to turn right in front of the port and move this way to the very top of the hill, then go down to the beach along the path.
In the vicinity near the city is the temple of Pura Goa Lawah, which has a cave with bats. Before sunset, a huge colony of these mice flies out of the cave and circles over the city.
Padang Bai is a small port town in the east of Bali, popular with travelers. From the port of Padang Bai, ferries regularly make flights to other resorts in Indonesia.
What to do in Padang Bai?
Cheap alcohol, luxurious beaches and beautiful landscapes have become the key to the popularity of the town among backpackers and active travelers. The region is dominated cheap hotels attracting young people, which affects the general atmosphere in the city. All activities are based on water sports - snorkeling and diving are very popular with both tourists and locals. Many are attracted by lazy walks along the coast.
There are several interesting temples in the Padang Bai area. The most interesting, perhaps, was built in the 11th century, the temple of Pura Silayukti at the eastern end of the bay: it is one of the oldest on the island.
How to get around Padang Bai?
Padang Bai - very small town and given the mild climate and picturesque landscape, it is best explored on foot.
