Amed is a long coastal strip of fishing villages on a horseshoe bay that lay on the north-eastern tip of Bali, a little more than a two-hour drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. The nearest bigger town is Amlapura which is 44 kms away. The nearest smaller town Culik is 3 km away which is the main transport hub. Amed is a bit of a backwater and transport is less frequent than in other parts of Bali. However, it boasts of coastal scenery that is quite stunning, making Amed the perfect place for a relaxed holiday in Bali. Ameds waters are so clear that one can see with their naked eyes the corals and fish that swim around Balis sea.
Quite coarse black volcanic sand lines the Amed village beach. However, as one moves further east (and away from Mount Agung), one can feel the softer mid grey-brown sand. The sea doesn't have the big waves as on the west coast.
Ameds pace of life is slow and its inhabitants live from fishing, salt-making and tourism. Tourist accommodation outnumbers local accommodation, but it is all very low-key, no nightlife only sea, snorkeling and diving.
Amed is most commonly used as a base for visitors wishing to dive the USS Liberty wreck at Tulamben. Most people come to Amed as a getaway, including expats from other parts of the island. Honeymooners also treat Amed as a favorite honeymoon destination as it is also famous for its beaches, lined with traditional outrigger fishing boats which tourists can use to enjoy nature and go with the wind on a traditional sailing boat for diving, fishing, exploration, dolphin watching, snorkeling or just swimming and relaxing.
Moreover, there are other good dive sites close at hand and a thriving dive industry has developed all the way along the coast, making Amed very popular with divers and snorkelers.
Ameds natural beauty and its picturesque bay and its slow-pace life have made this village a good location for Bali villas for rent. One of these Amed villas is Villa Asada.
Villa Asada is a ten-minute drive from the quiet seaside village of Candidasa, which boasts of a rich heritage close to many of Balis most important historical landmarks and attractions. It is located at Manggis, near Candidasa in East Bali, where one can see the glorious panoramic vista that follows the coastline to the east and west, overlooking Labuan Amuk Bay, the shimmering sea, the Blue Lagoon, and the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Lombok.
Candidasa is a beautiful, undeveloped area that is set well away from the hustle and bustle of mainstream tourism in the Islands magnificent eastern regency of Karangaseman exotic royal Balinese kingdom of forests and mighty mountains, emerald rice terraces, islands, beaches, temples and palaces.
Blessed with one of the most spectacular coastline views in Bali, Villa Asada is part of a small development of seven designer villas, known as Kalyana Bay Villas. It lies upon a hillside land, at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level. Providing as its dramatic backdrop is the resplendent summit of Mt Agung is Balis tallest and holiest mountain.
Moreover, Villa Asada is just 50 metres from the seashore, where a reef offers superb snorkelling. It is a contemporary-styled villa that is comprised of two double-storey buildings and is completed with four bedrooms, an expansive main Living & Dining Room, and an open plan Kitchen. Its architecture is characterized by an abundance of space and light, elegance and graceful simplicity. Guests will enter via the Living & Dining Room, which is located on the upper level.
A 18 x 4 metre infinity-edge pool reaches out towards the sea and is perfect for swimming laps. A large open-sided bale relaxation pavilion with a shingle roof and a deeply cushioned floor is also set outdoors. Spacious flat lawns make this another superb area for parties and receptions. The ornamental pond complete with urn fountains provides the soothing sound of running water.
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