Sometimes you know you are going to relax. Such was this place in Candidasa on East Bali. Home to some of the best luxury hotels, sun beds by a pool looking out at the clear skies and clear seas. Meals in a restaurant with a fantastic night view. Every whim catered for by willing staff. If only....

Candidasa - Bali visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Candidasa' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Lesser Sunda Islands.

Panorama from a hotel at Candidasa in East Bali.

Candidasa is in the Karangasem district of Bali, not far from the town of Amlapura. The area is well known among travelers as being a great place to relax away from the busy beaches prevalent on the southern end of Bali. This panoramic photograph was taken from one of the luxury hotels in the area looking out over the clear Indian Ocean with blue sky on the relaxing area by the pool and spa.

Unfortunately, the area around Candidasa beach itself has been overdeveloped and the beach itself has become eroded. However, the area still has some of the best luxury hotels that Bali has to offer. These include Candi Beach hotel cottages, Alila Manggis Bali hotel, Puri Bagus Candidasa hotel and the Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa. All of these are rated 3 star or more.

Candidasa is just of the road from Smarapura to Amlapura in East Bali.