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5 Cool snorkeling and diving spots in Karangasem Bali


Bali has become a major tourist destination in Indonesia with a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Speaking of nature Tourism, Bali also has beautiful underwater scenery that is rich in coral reefs and unique sea creatures. Therefore, Bali is also a paradise for divers who want to see beautiful underwater ecosystem views.

One of the areas that are the best snorkeling and diving destination in Bali is Karangasem Regency located at the eastern end of Bali Island.

For those of you who are a hobby of diving, then should not miss to try to go to some of the following snorkeling spots.


1. Tulamben Beach

Tulamben Beach is located in the village of Tulamben, Kubu District, Karangasem Regency in the north of this area. Interestingly, the sea floor at the beach is a sunken US ship named the USS Liberty. The ship is located at a depth of 30 meters below sea level, and certainly carries its own appeal to see witnesses of the former World War II history.

In addition to the shipwreck, in this water there are also various kinds of beautiful coral reefs and various marine biota really cool.

2. Lipah Bay

Lipah Bay is one of the snorkeling and diving spots located in Abang District, Karangasem Regency. Similar to Tumbelan beach, it is also the location of the Japanese patrol boats in World War II.

The wreck is not far from Lipah Bay and is located at a depth of 12 meters from the sea level, which certainly presents its own charm between witnessing historical witnesses and breathtaking ocean views.

3. Gili Tepekong

Gili Tepekong is a small island that belongs to the other island namely Dreams Ang and Biaha. But this place is devoted to divers who are quite reliable because the waters are inhabited by sharks and various other big fish.

But in this place it is easy to find mola-mola fish and certainly divers can interact with the fish and witness directly the interesting underwater ecosystem.

Surely for you who like challenges and diving experts, then this location must be visited while in Bali.

4. Jemeluk Beach

Then there is another Jemeluk Beach which is included in the administration of Bunutan village, Kecamatan Abang, Karangasem regency. The location of this snorkeling spot is not far from Amed Beach and Lipah Beach, and has an underwater view that is not less than the two places.

Its location in the bay makes this beach has shallow sea and is suitable for a snorkeling area which certainly presents a cool coral reef scenery, accompanied by a variety of colourful sea fishes.

5. Blue Lagoon

Lastly, there is Blue Lagoon which is one of the snorkeling locations in the administration of Padangbai village, Manggis District, Karangasem Regency. This beach location is next to the harbour crossing of Padangbai to go to Lombok Island.

This beach has been famous as a snorkeling site because it has clear water and pristine coral reefs.

In addition, this place is frequented by divers at night to see some aquatic animals coming out at night, such as tiger sharks and rare Spanish dancer fish.

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That was some of the snorkeling and diving locations located in Karangasem, Bali that has a cool underwater panorama. Which one do you think is the coolest?


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