Weekend Trip

Travel guide to Amed, Bali: Where to snorkel, stay, shop and eat

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Shop for locally made natural beauty products or grab sweet and savoury pastries in Amed, a laid back part of Bali.

Shop for locally made natural beauty products and grab sweet and savoury pastries in Amed, a laid-back part of Bali.

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  • Amed offers a peaceful, old-school Bali experience, with lower prices for food and accommodation compared to more popular areas.
  • It is excellent for offshore diving and snorkelling among healthy reefs or shipwrecks.
  • Dine at seafood warungs or Western cafes, and enjoy bakeries with coffee and pastries.

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BALI – Coming to Amed feels like stepping back in time to the Bali of yesteryear.

Situated on the north-east coast of Bali, the strip has a peaceful, laid-back energy – think tourist information desks next to local fruit stalls, simple homestays and refreshingly un-Instagrammable cafes.

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