| Candidasa is a tranquil beach town in the Samuh | | | | its finest. For people who do want to go out and |
| Bugbug Village. It is only 12 Kilometers from the main | | | | enjoy a little nightlife action, there are traditional |
| town of Amlapura in Karangasem. Candidasa was | | | | Balinese dances on Tuesday and Friday nights at the |
| once called Teluk Kehen or Kehen Bay, but was | | | | Pandan Harum dance stage. |
| changed during the tourism boom. This town is also | | | | There are a few really good restaurants in this |
| known for it is beautiful shores, good shopping, | | | | laid-back town. People enjoy eating at the Lotus |
| affordable to luxury accommodations, and it is fine | | | | Seaview, Vincents, TJ's Cafe, and Di Mahkota |
| dining restaurants. | | | | Restaurant. |
| The main street of Candidasa offers great shopping | | | | The Lotus Seaview Restaurant is on the main street |
| for people who want to buy Balinese handicrafts, art, | | | | of Candidasa that offers beautiful views of the |
| or souvenirs. Things that are sold on the main street | | | | ocean. They serve delicious food from International |
| are handmade by the local Balinese people in the | | | | dishes to traditional Balinese cuisines. The Lotus |
| villages. Items for sale are not fixed priced so | | | | Seaview Restaurant also serves fresh caught fish |
| bargaining is a must when shopping in these local | | | | and delicious Italian food. |
| shops. Expect to pay only cash when shopping for | | | | Vincent's Restaurant serves good food with excellent |
| goods in Candidasa because most places do not | | | | service. This restaurant is two stories high with a |
| accept credit or debit cards. The shops all open at | | | | beautiful garden on the second floor. People enjoy |
| 9:00 in the morning and close at 9:00 at night, so | | | | coming to this restaurant to dine and to listen to |
| make sure to shop during these hours. | | | | jamming live music at the same time. |
| Candidasa is a low-key town that does not have any | | | | TJ's Cafe is located right beside the Water Garden |
| nightclubs or bars. This serene village attracts visitors | | | | Hotel. It has a relaxing ambience surrounded by an |
| and tourists from all over the world who want to | | | | exotic tropical garden. This restaurant can seat up to |
| enjoy scenic ocean views and love to be surrounded | | | | 40 people at a time. They serve traditional |
| by lush green rice paddies. This town is for real | | | | Indonesian, Mediterranean, European, and American |
| people who just want to relax and enjoy nature at | | | | food. |