# Amed, Bali

> Amed is a quiet stretch of coast in northeast Bali: a string of fishing villages along 10-plus kilometres of shoreline, black volcanic sand, jukung outrigger boats and views of Mount Agung. It's all about snorkeling and diving — a reef and a Japanese shipwreck right off the beach. The beaches are free. It's about 100 km from the airport, 2.5–3 hours by car.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/amed

- City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia
- YesGo score: 21/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 4 h
- Opening hours: Beaches open 24 hours; snorkel in the morning
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Entry: Beaches are free
- Beach: Black volcanic sand and pebbles
- Things to do: Snorkeling, diving, freediving, sunrises
- Getting there: ≈ 100 km from the airport, 2.5–3 hours
- Nearby: Tulamben ≈ 13 km, Tirta Gangga ≈ 15 km
- Coordinates: -8.33458, 115.64094
- Facts checked: 10.11.2026

## Key facts

- **Villages** — Amed is the umbrella name for a string of fishing villages (source: travel guides)
- **Black sand** — beaches of volcanic sand and pebbles (source: travel guides)
- **Japanese wreck** — a small sunken vessel close to shore, visible when snorkeling (source: Amed dive centres)
- **Salt** — villagers still make sea salt the traditional way (source: travel guides)
- **≈ 97 km** — by road from Ngurah Rai Airport (source: OSRM route)
- **≈ 13 km** — to Tulamben and the Liberty wreck (source: OSRM route)

## Amed snorkeling and diving

Amed is one of Bali's best places for **shore snorkeling**: in **Jemeluk Bay** the reef, with coral and fish, starts almost immediately, and turtles are a common sight. Cafés and dive centres rent out masks.

Off Lipah village lies a small **Japanese shipwreck** in shallow water — you can see it with just a mask. Amed is also popular with **freedivers**: there are plenty of schools, and the water deepens quickly off the beach. Tulamben and the Liberty wreck are 13 km away.

## About Amed

**Amed** is a stretch of coast in **northeast Bali**, in Karangasem regency. The name covers not one village but a **string of fishing settlements**: Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang and more, linked by a road that winds over the hills past small bays and guesthouses.

There are no loud clubs or big resorts: people come for **peace, the sea and the reef**. In the morning colourful **jukung** boats come back to the beach, the sun rises over the bays, and **Mount Agung** looms behind.

## Amed beach

Amed's beaches are **black volcanic sand and pebbles**, with calm, clear water, especially in the morning. They're not the white beaches of the south, but for snorkeling they're far more interesting: the reef begins a few metres out.

The best-known bay is **Jemeluk**, with a hilltop viewpoint over the coast and Agung, plus cafés and mask hire by the water. Beaches in the other villages are quieter.

## Things to do in Amed

**Sunrise** is Amed's big show: the sun comes up out of the sea as the jukungs head out. The best spots are the hilltop viewpoints between villages.

Villagers still **make sea salt** the old way, drying seawater in troughs made from palm trunks, and sell it on the spot. **Tirta Gangga** water palace is 15 km away, with **Taman Ujung** a little further.

> **Amed weather** Bali's northeast is drier and sunnier than the south: even in the wet season, November to March, mornings are often clear. The best time for snorkeling is the dry season, April to October, when visibility is better. The sea is warm year-round, but wind and waves can pick up in the afternoon.

## How to get to Amed

Amed is at the opposite end of the island from the airport: about **100 km by road**, **2.5–3 hours** by car with traffic and mountain stretches. From Ubud it's about 2 hours.

The easiest option is a **transfer or a car with driver**. There's practically no public transport to Amed; along the coast people get around by scooter.

## How to get to Amed from the airport

1. **From the airport** — a transfer, about 100 km and 2.5–3 hours.
2. **From Ubud** — a car with driver, about 2 hours.
3. **Along the coast** — hire a scooter from your guesthouse.
4. Stop at Tirta Gangga on the way (≈ 15 km from Amed).

## Is Amed worth it?

Yes: it's Bali's best spot for snorkeling from the beach and a calm escape from the busy south, with sunrises over the sea and views of Agung.

YesGo's take: the drive is long, the beaches are black and pebbly, and evenings are quiet. Don't do it as a day trip — stay two or three nights to really enjoy it.

## Bali beaches and snorkeling compared

Beaches, bays and snorkeling spots on Bali rated by YesGo.

- [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
- [Ayung River Rafting](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ayung-rafting) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ IDR 400,000–500,000
- [Tegenungan Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegenungan-waterfall) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000
- [Kanto Lampo Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kanto-lampo-waterfall) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Devil's Tear](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/devils-tear) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
- [Jimbaran Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jimbaran-fish-market) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
- [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
- [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Legian Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/legian-beach) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free
- [Nusa Dua Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-dua-beach) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free
- [Kuta Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kuta-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Jimbaran Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jimbaran-bay) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Seminyak Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/seminyak-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- [Tukad Cepung Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tukad-cepung-waterfall) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Tanjung Benoa](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanjung-benoa) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
- [Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/broken-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Small fee
- [Nusa Ceningan](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-ceningan) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free
- [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
- [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Lake Batur](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lake-batur) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000
- [Kelingking Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kelingking-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Diamond Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/diamond-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Atuh Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/atuh-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Amed](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/amed) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free
- [Padang Padang Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/padang-padang-beach) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ IDR 15,000
- [Crystal Bay](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/crystal-bay) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Small fee
- [Pemuteran](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pemuteran) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free
- [Sekumpul Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/sekumpul-waterfall) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 20,000–250,000
- [Melasti Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/melasti-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 10,000
- [Pandawa Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pandawa-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Dreamland Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/dreamland-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free, paid parking
- [Geger Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/geger-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000
- [Manta Point](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/manta-point) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Tour only
- [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee
- [West Bali National Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/west-bali-national-park) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide
- [Menjangan Island](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/menjangan) — YesGo score 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · trip ≈ IDR 500,000

## East Bali in a day

Snorkel in Amed in the morning, dive or snorkel at Tulamben, and stop at Tirta Gangga water palace on the way back. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

1. [Amed](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/amed) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free
2. [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee
3. [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000

## Tips

- Snorkel in the morning, while the sea is calm.
- Get up for sunrise — it's the main event.
- Bring water shoes: the beaches are pebbly.
- Stay at least two nights.
- Nearby: [Tulamben and the Liberty wreck](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben).

## Questions

### Where is Amed in Bali?

On the northeast coast, in Karangasem regency, about 100 km from the airport.

### What are the beaches like in Amed?

Black volcanic sand and pebbles, with calm clear water and reef close to shore.

### Is Amed good for snorkeling?

Yes, one of the best on Bali: a reef and a Japanese shipwreck right off the beach.

### How do I get to Amed from the airport?

By transfer or car with driver — about 100 km and 2.5–3 hours.

### What's the weather like in Amed?

Drier and sunnier than southern Bali; best April to October.

### What is there to do in Amed?

Sunrise over the sea, Jemeluk Bay, the Japanese wreck, salt farms and views of Mount Agung.

### Do you pay to use the beaches?

No, the beaches are free; you only pay for mask and lounger hire.

### How many days in Amed?

Two or three days for snorkeling, diving and sunrises.

## How we checked

The coast, beaches and villages are described from Bali travel guides; snorkeling, the Japanese wreck and freediving from Amed dive centres. The climate is described in general terms, without figures. Distances are OSRM routes (airport 97 km, Ubud 78 km, Tulamben 13 km, Tirta Gangga 15 km); travel times with traffic are our estimate.

## Sources

- Bali travel guides — Amed villages, beaches, sunrises, salt making, northeast climate
- Amed dive centres — Jemeluk reef, the Japanese wreck, freediving
- OpenStreetMap — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to the airport, Ubud, Tulamben and Tirta Gangga

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