Amed
Black-sand fishing villages on the quiet east coast, with easy shore diving and sunrise views of Mount Agung.
Updated August 2026
Amed is a string of quiet fishing villages along Bali's east coast, well off the south-coast circuit and closer in feel to how Bali's coastline looked before the tourism boom. It's built around the water rather than nightlife — traditional jukung fishing boats still launch from the black-sand beaches each morning, and the reef sits close enough to shore that most diving here doesn't require a boat at all.
Who Amed suits
Best for diving, slow travel and anyone who's already done the south coast and wants a quieter final stretch of the trip. Not the place for a walkable café scene or nightlife — bring a book, or a dive certification.
The Amed highlights
USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben
A short drive up the coast, this WWII shipwreck sitting in 5–30 metres of water is one of the most accessible wreck dives anywhere — no boat needed, just walk in from the black-sand beach.
Shore snorkelling & diving
Amed's own reef is close to shore along much of the coastline — Jemeluk Bay is the easiest entry point for a first snorkel.
Sunrise views of Mount Agung
Bali's highest, most sacred volcano dominates the skyline here — clearest right after sunrise before clouds build up.
Traditional salt farms
A handful of villages still hand-produce sea salt using traditional methods visible along the coast road.
Simple, water-facing stays
Accommodation here is quieter and better value than the south coast — most guesthouses and dive resorts sit right on or near the water.
| Style | Typical setting | From |
|---|---|---|
| Guesthouse | Simple beachfront rooms | USD 15–25/night |
| Dive resort | Packages with diving included | USD 35–70/night |
| Boutique villa | A handful of higher-end options | USD 60–120/night |
The furthest of Bali's bases
Amed is roughly 2–2.5 hours from the airport or Ubud by car — factor this into your itinerary rather than treating it as a day trip. Once there, it's a scooter or short scooter-taxi ride between the scattered villages; there's no dense walkable centre.
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