Padang Bai timetable. Beaches in Padang Bai: Secret Beach, Blue Lagoon, and Kusamba - a wild beach with black volcanic sand
Padangbai has a developed tourist infrastructure, of course, not the same as on popular resorts Bali, but everything you need for a comfortable stay and stay is here. There are many cafes and restaurants in the city where you can taste Balinese, Indonesian, Thai and Chinese cuisine. In the city of Chandidas, located near Padangbay, there is a supermarket with a huge assortment of various goods.
Port of Padangbai
Padangbai Beach has a port from which you can reach the nearby islands of Gili, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembogan and Lombok. These islands are very popular with lovers beach holiday and scuba diving.
Map of Padangbai hotels with prices
There are only a few hotels in this area of the island. To buy a tour or book a hotel in Padangbai at a low price, we recommend using our selection.
| Bloo Lagoon Village 4 | ||
| Padang Bai Beach Resort 3 | no tours | |
| Topi Inn 1 | no tours |
Diving and snorkeling at Padangbai
Off the coast in the northern part of the city is the magnificent Blue Lagoon coral reef, which is very popular with diving and snorkeling enthusiasts (swimming and snorkeling). Everything you need for diving and snorkeling equipment can be rented here.
What to see
Not far from Padangbai Beach, the real pearl of Bali is hiding - Secret Beach. To get to it, you need to turn right in front of the port and move this way to the very top of the hill, then go down to the beach along the path.
In the vicinity near the city is the Pura Goa Lawah temple, which has a cave with bats. Before sunset, a huge colony of these mice flies out of the cave and circles over the city.
Padang Bai(Padang Bai, sometimes spelled "Padangbay") is a small port village in East Bali. Most visitors come for the great snorkeling.
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On the page that opens, at the bottom you will see Select Departure, Select Destination and Search Schedule. Select Departure (Select the city where you are leaving), Select Destanation (Select the city where you are going), then press the Search Schedule button (View the departure schedule). The page will open information about the departure time and the cost of the trip on the Perama Tour bus. By ferry or boat The terminal for ferries and speedboats is located in the southern part of Padang Bai. Ferries depart approximately every hour day and night to Lombok Island (Lembar Pier). Swimming usually takes four hours (but lasts considerably longer in bad weather), most of the passengers local residents. For an additional fee, ferries carry scooters and cars. Speedboats ply between the Gili Islands and Padang Bai (in transit through Lombok). BlueWater Express (www.bluewater-express.com) has a good reputation among numerous operators. The Bluewater Express departs Padang Bai daily at 11:15 am and arrives at the Gili Trawangan pier at 12:30 pm. Gili Cat service (www.gilicat.com) offers a similar service, the boat departs from Padang Bai at 9 am daily, arrives at Teluk Kode on Lombok Island at 10:00 am and a short time later lands at Gili Trawangan Island. The Perama Tour company operates daily cruises from Padang Bai to the islands of Lombok (pier in the city of Senggigi), Gili and popular tourist resort cities in southern Bali. How to find out the departure time and cost. On the page that opens, at the bottom you will see Departure, Destination and Search Schedule. In the Departure section, select where you want to go from. In the Destation section, choose where you want to go. Then click the Search Schedule button. The page will display information about the departure time and cost. What to see temples There are 5 Hindu temples in Padang Bai: Pura Dalem in the center, Pura Segara near the beach, Pura Telagamas, Pura Silayukti and Pura Tanjungsari in the eastern part. Of the five temples, Pura Silayukti is the most famous, dating back to the early 11th century. But the architecture of one of the oldest Balinese temples is unlikely to arouse your special interest. Goa Lawah(Goa Lawah) - one of the nine most important temples in Bali, protecting the island from evil spirits. The small temple is best known for a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. Mice squeak, push and fight - a rather unusual sight. In all other respects, this is an ordinary Balinese temple, of which there are many on the island. There is a beach with black volcanic sand nearby, but not everyone will dare to swim there (rather dirty). Another highlight is watching the religious ceremonies just opposite the entrance to the Bat Cave. At the entrance to the temple, “guides” suggest themselves, but there is no point in them, since the temple is not large and you can explore it yourself. Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00 daily. Pura Goa Lawah is located between the villages of Kusamba and Padang Bai. Beaches The main beach is usually crowded with outrigger fishing boats. On either side of the main bay are two beautiful small white sand beaches. Blue Lagoon(Blue Lagoon Beach). One of the most memorable moments of visiting Padang Bai is to relax on picturesque beach Blue Lagoons. Closed on both sides by rocks, it can be safely attributed to the best places in Bali in terms of natural beauty and snorkeling. The waves are usually not dangerous, the water is clear, and although there are few living corals, the underwater world is quite rich in tropical fish. There are two cafes with good food, they offer rental of masks and snorkels, massage services. coral reef located near the coast, you can swim with a mask and snorkel right away, but because of the corals, the beach is not very good for swimming. How to get there. Facing the ferry pier (where boats leave for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan), turn left and follow the road along the coast. When you reach the crossroads, turn left. Following the road up, you will reach the car park on the right, from there the path leads down to a small bay with a sandy beach. Bias Tugal(Bias Tugal Beach, in Indonesian "Pantai Kecil"). White sand beach lined with coconut trees. The tiny beach is rarely crowded with visitors, which is significantly different from the Blue Lagoon. It is better for swimming, but not at all suitable for snorkeling. The waves are quite strong. Beach vendors have not overlooked this beach either, offering snacks, drinks and massages. Should appeal to lovers of peace and tranquility. How to get there. Facing the ferry pier (where boats leave for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan), turn right. Continue walking down the street, there should be a sign to the beach on your left. Follow the sign, the road goes up a steep hill and then goes down. Going down (weather permitting), we should see the most big volcano Bali - Agung. Continue along the road until you see a white sand beach. From the ferry terminal, the entire walk should take no more than 15 minutes. Things to do Diving Padang Bai is famous for scuba diving. Many diving centers are located on Jalan Silayukti street, they have their own bars or are part of diving resorts. Most of them offer mask and snorkel rentals. There you can also arrange fishing trips with traditional jukung boats. Go to any of these dive centers and check out the available tour options. The list of diving companies is listed below: Absolute Scuba Bali, address: Jalan Pantai Silayukti, website www.absolutescubabali.com Bluebubble-Bali, address: Jalan Segara, Padang Bai, site www.bluebubble-bali.net Geko Dive Bali, address: Jalan Silayulkti, Padang Bai, site http://gekodivebali.com Water Worx Dive Center Bali, address: Jalan Silayulkti, Padang Bai, website www.waterworxbali.com 4Fundiving-Bali, address: Jalan Silayukti, Padangbai, website www.4fundiving-bali.com Massage and spa salon Bloo Lagoon Village is home to Spiral Spa Bloo, Padang Bai's only spa. It offers various types of massage, body and facial care, hair care, spa products for sale. They offer their customers a free transfer if they stay in Padang Bai. Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00, address: Jalan Silayukti, Padang Bai, site http://spiralspa.blogspot.com Accommodation |
Padang Bai, (Bali, Indonesia) - location, description, opening hours, entertainment and infrastructure. Helpful Hints And practical information from "The Subtleties of Tourism".
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Padang Bai is a small port town in the east of Bali. Most tourists come here to cross over to Lombok and have no idea what they are missing out on. Yes, private beach Padang Bai is unsuitable for swimming, like any ferry terminal, and looks dull. But very close, a little further than the city, there are two beautiful places, including one of the best and least known beaches in Bali.
Beach " Blue Lagoon» located in a lovely little bay that is ideal for snorkelling. The coral reef starts right at the shore. It is better to enter the water from the far left side of the beach, there is a channel with less corals, and through it you will get to the best observation points. To get here, just go left from the city beach and turn onto the road that goes up. After 2-3 minutes you will see a small parking lot and a sign to the beach. The Blue Lagoon has two restaurants and you can rent swimming equipment. The only risk is that at high tide there is no place to lie on the beach: the dry area is occupied by restaurants.
Bias Tugal Beach (aka Pantai Kecil - "little beach") is considered one of the "hidden treasures" of Bali. This is an amazing secluded white sandy beach, which is licked by long lazy waves. Swimming here is wonderful, although due to the strong current it is better not to swim far. There are several restaurants on the beach, although not very outstanding. And the monstrous building spoils the picture a bit resort hotel. To find Bias Tougal beach, you need to go 100m up the hill from the police station, turn left at the sign after Bamboo Paradise and climb further for about 5 minutes, and then go down. During the descent, if the weather is favorable, you will see the most big mountain Bali, Agung, on the left side.
If time permits, and you are ready to linger in Padang Bai and get some rest from the beach, you should look at the palace of Kerta Gos. It is located in Klungkung, about 17 km from Padang Bai. This ancient palace justice, built in the traditional Balinese style. The palace was built at the beginning of the 18th century along with a beautiful pond with fish and tropical plants. The ceiling is richly painted with figures illustrating the Hindu epic Bhima Swarga.
In addition, there are several interesting temples in the Padang Bai area. There are five main ones: Pura Dalem in the very center of the town, Pura Segara near the beach, Pura Telagamas, Pura Tanyungsari and Pura Silajukti - at the eastern end of the bay. The last temple is the most interesting: it was built in the 11th century and is now one of the oldest on the island. To get to it, it is enough to go to the end of the beach road and climb up there, away from the sea.
How to get to Padang Bai
You can drive to Padang Bai in about 1.5 hours by car from the airport and the same time from Kuta or Legyan. Denpasar is located 54 km to the west. Buses of the national company "Perama" run to the town from Kuta, Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa and Lovina. Slow public ferries connect Padang Bai to Lombok and operate 24 hours a day, hourly, journey time is about 4 hours. Express boats make this journey in an hour, but cost 3 times more.
Padang Bai beach in the east of Bali is a port beach, it has many boats moored, and the coast itself is close to the embankment in terms of functions: people come here to admire the sea, take pictures of boats and sailboats, take a walk and spend time in the nearest cafes. The sand on the shore is grayish, with pebbles.
Like a beach for classic holiday Padang Bai is not perceived: you can’t swim near the coast because of the boats, and there are no sun loungers on the port’s sandy shore. However, in the vicinity there are several sections of the coast that are very comfortable even for families with children. In a generalized sense, under the beaches of Padang Bai (for relaxing and swimming near the coast), they usually mean the Blue Lagoon, Bias Tugel and Kusamba Beach.
At the same time, near the central part of Padang Bai, you can have a great time diving and snorkeling. And here the boats on duty near the shore can become excellent helpers: with their help, you will be able to get to the best places for diving - see coral gardens and colored reefs, as well as visit the neighboring islands - Gili, Lombok.
Padang Bai Restaurants varied cuisine They will delight you with Chinese and Balinese dishes, and you can always have a delicious breakfast in the cafe. If you get tired of restaurant food, then next door, on the opposite side of the bay, there is the city of Chandidasa, where there is a huge supermarket with a large selection of not only grocery products, but also other necessary things.
In the area you can see interesting sights: temples, Palace XVIII century in Balinese style, picturesque natural places off the coast.
Resort housing near the beach-port of Padang Bai - villas, resort hotels and very budget guesthouses. You can book accommodation not only near the port, but also near clean bathing beaches. All options on the map:
How to get to Padang Bai
Regular land transport to the port town of Padang Bai is Perama Tour buses. From Denpasar Airport, flights are operated three times a day, it is also possible to get from Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, Tulamben, Tirta Ganga, Senggigi, Chandidasa. You can check the schedule and prices on the carrier's website.
The distance to the beach from the airport is 56 km, and the journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. The fastest and most convenient way to get from the airport is a transfer to Padang Bai from KiwiTaxi:
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Panorama of Padang Bai beach on Google Maps
Video about Padang Bai beach in Bali: an overview of the city and coast
Closest to Ubud beautiful beaches located in the southeast, in Padang Bai (Padang Bai) - this is Blue Lagoon(Blue Lagoon) and the beach Bias Tugal(aka secret beach, Secret Beach), and Cusamba beach with black volcanic sand (Kusamba Beach), I’ll tell you about them today 🙂
From Ubud, the time to go to them is the same as to (about 1 hour), but the main part of the road is much more pleasant - comfortable, smooth, wide and without traffic jams.
Undoubtedly, the most favorite place on the east coast, for both of us it is, but it takes 2 times longer to get there, so it’s better to go there by car and for several days at once. The summer before last, we lived in Amed for a whole month, this summer we also plan to stay there longer. The place is very picturesque, quiet and peaceful, on the one hand it helps to relax and put your thoughts in order, on the other hand, such a distance from civilization sets you up for work, nothing around distracts you 🙂
In Padang Bai there is a port from which you can sail to the neighboring islands - Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembogan, also to Lombok, and then to Gili 
It would seem that a port town, where to swim there? And indeed, it’s nice in the port itself, except perhaps to sit in a cafe on the shore, or in such a gazebo in the shade under the pines
and admire the boats
Although the most colorful - traditional narrow fishing boats with fins bask like tourists on the beach under palm trees))
I also really liked the view of the town from above.
There we saw an interesting temple or a house 🙂
Padang Bai is more like a village than a port city, there are no large supermarkets, there are only small shops and a local market is open in the morning. Although during the holidays (now the main annual is taking place on the island), even the streets of such a port town are changing, you can meet such Balinese beauties with offerings
However, for those who do not need entertainment, culture, and want to relax their souls, moving away from society, this place is the very thing))
Of course, with the exception of those who come here to dive, they just have a party here - in the town, and on the coast there are a lot of diving schools, this is where many tourists go who want to get diving training and get PADI certificates. They start from here. But even those who are not interested in the underwater world and do not plan to go scuba diving, but just want to soak up the beach, will also find heavenly places for themselves here.
The most beautiful beaches of Padang Bai are a little hidden, at the end of the article there is a map on which all three beaches are marked, and now I will tell you more about each
Secret beach, aka Bias Tugal beach is an absolute favorite!
Here you can find pure white sand and clear blue water. 
The beach is framed by rocks, and hidden from the road - from above, from the cliff, the harbor and rocks in the sea are slightly visible, but in fact the beach is below. If you don’t know, you can drive past, that’s why they call it “secret”) 
But it is worth going down the cliff a couple of meters down, and already behind the tops of the palms, you can see a snow-white beach 
The beauty of the beach can be appreciated already at the entrance to it - green palm trees against the backdrop of the turquoise sea, they are already visible from the road, these are the landscapes I liked to shoot most of all in the Philippines and Thailand 
There is no entrance to the beach itself, to the sand and the sea, parking for cars and bikes a little higher above it, perhaps this is one of the most picturesque parking lots in recent times 
the road goes on 
Since cars do not drive close, silence reigns on the beach, you can only hear the sound of the waves, and they come here quite often 
Although we prefer to swim in the ocean than splash and jump in the waves, in this place we splashed with pleasure 
And even spent some time on the beach - lately we usually only come to swim) 
We have been to this beach several times and always found ourselves on a rather calm sea, but friends said that sometimes there are such waves here that you simply cannot enter the water.
Undoubtedly, the beach is excellent, for all the time that we spent here, there were no more than 10 people in the water at the same time, and on the beach, including those who dined in a cafe, in total, 25 people at most 
And this despite the fact that we were on a day off, when local Indonesians from neighboring islands like these Muslim girls, most likely from Lombok 
On weekdays there are even fewer people here and mostly Europeans.
Despite the fact that the beach is better known as “secret” - Secret Beach, it is marked on the map as Bias Tugal beach, and a White Sand Beach sign was hung on the road to it, either to simply attract attention, or to increase inflow from the popular neighbor of the same name.
The beach, like a lagoon, is framed on both sides by rocks. 
Such is the volcanic placer both on the left and on the right off the coast 
On the beach there are cafes with salads and hot food, as well as necks, fruits, green coconuts 
There is a toilet (paid 5 thousand rupees $ 0.5), a shop with beach accessories, a small canopy to hide from the sun, and perhaps everything .. 
There are no sunbeds here, like on the real White Sand Beach, which is beyond Chandidasa, maybe it’s for the best, perhaps their presence would only spoil the picture, otherwise it’s the purest snow-white beach 
There are also no hotels, the one on the cliff that can be seen from the beach has been under construction for several years and it is not known whether it will ever be completed 🙂 
The nearest hotels are in Padang Bai, and this is very close, if on foot, then 15 minutes, and if by bike, then 5-7 minutes.
You can see prices here.
Black Beach Kusamba (Black Sand Beach or Kusamba Beach)
Kusamba beach is located next to the Secret and only rocks separate it 
We did not meet a soul on this beach - it was shown to us by our new acquaintances 
According to them, the local people hang out here in the evenings, in particular, Balinese children frolic in the sand.
In the daytime, here: for all its long length, no one .. 
An exception, except perhaps the fishermen on the rocks 
Brave brave guys, because the waves are sometimes higher than themselves. That and look, someone will be washed away by a wave 
Wet from head to toe, but still fishing, perhaps it depends on the catch whether they dine today or not 
When we arrived here, the waves were strong, so we didn’t swim, but it was clear from the shore that the water was clean 
Black volcanic sand is very fine, as if selected, 
It's nice to wander barefoot on it, which Paul immediately took advantage of)) 
By analogy with White Sand Beach (white sand beach), the locals call this beach Black Sand Beach (black sand beach).
Of the significant disadvantages of the beach is the lack of shade. Of course, it’s not worth going here specially, but it’s quite possible to look in for half an hour after the Secret or Laguna.
Well, isn't it beauty? On the horizon - the island of Nusa Penida 
Seascape with waves crashing against the rocks 
with a deserted beach and a turquoise sea that goes beyond the horizon, 
and lonely ghost ships on the horizon, definitely deserves a couple of photos 
The sign for the beach entrance is a huge old police boat, 
next to it, the locals are repairing their fishing boats 
Blue Lagoon beach
The bay is indeed blue, or even green-turquoise, which fully justifies its name)) 
This beach is loved by snorkelers. underwater world there is something to brag about in this lagoon, you can dive both from the shore and from a boat 
Landscapes are quite picturesque, pieces of rocks in the foreground are clearly volcanic rock 
Only here in the afternoon on the beach there is mostly shade, sunbathers are better to come in the morning 
It has all the infrastructure - a cafe with sun loungers, a toilet, a shower, masks and fins for rent 
They actively and persistently offer massage, for me it is of very dubious quality, but on the other hand, if there is fatigue in the legs, then why not? 🙂 A half-hour foot massage is offered for 30,000 rupees ($3).
The beach is located in a small lagoon, but the waves, anyway, are frequent guests here, although not as big as on Secret beach 
The beach itself is 2 or even 3 times smaller than the Secret one, in strong tides it completely floods, and at low tides, the edge of the beach is still quite narrow, which is why all the sunbeds here are higher, on concrete ledges next to cafes, 
Cafes here are located in 2 tiers, apparently they cook well, Europeans gobble up both cheeks)) 
By this beach paid parking(for cars 5 thousand rupees, for bikes 2 thousand), from it stone steps lead to the beach itself, 
from which it already opens beautiful view to the bay 
Padang Bai beaches on the map
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conclusions
Summing up, I can say that a couple of days from a short vacation can be safely spent in these parts. It is clearly worth seeing all three beaches, going to the neighboring ones in Candidasa or sailing from the port to the nearby islands.
View hotels in Padang Bai here. Also interesting options Accommodations can be found through Airbnb (by the way, by registering through this link, you will receive a $20 coupon for your first booking).
And which beach of these three did you like the most? Where would you like to visit when you are in Bali?