CANDIDASA
In
1983 Candidasa was just a quiet little fishing
village,
since then many hotels, losmen and restaurants have been built
turning it into a resort area. Due to the development that took place,
much of the beach disappeared, compensated by many hotels
with swimming pools located right on the coast. Close by is the town
of
Amlapura the capital of the Karangasem District, where three palaces
dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are decaying
reminders of Karangasem's period as a kingdom.
Candidasa has the full complement of shops, moneychangers,
bicycle, motorbike and car rental to mention just a few
of the tourist essentials.