The Blue Lagoon Beach is located on the east side
of Bali and it takes about 1.5 hours drive from Kuta. The beach is really
beautiful such a hidden paradise, it is clean and with clear water therefore it
is easy to see underneath of the sea when visitors are doing snorkeling/diving.
Not many people/population are living in the area makes Blue Lagoon is really
charm and perfect place for relaxing. Blue Lagoon is close to Padangbai
harbour. Padangbai is a major harbour for ferries to Lombok as well as for
smaller boats to Nusa Penida. It is a very picturesque village, with
semi-circular hills surrounding a sparkling blue bay.Blue Lagoon Beach is a
pleasant, small covey beach, great for snorkeling.. The coral reef is right up
to the shore and is very nice. Best way is to enter on the far left side, where
there is a coral-less canal that leads to the snorkling site. The beach is
easily accessible. To reach Blue Lagoon Beach, head east on foot over the
prominent headland at the eastern end of the main bay. Follow the direction signs
to reach Blue Lagoon. However is highly advised for those are wading through
the water sometime can be frustrating and dangerous due to an abundance of
coral and submerged rocks.
LOCATION
Blue lagoon beach is located in the eastern part
of Bali island in Karangasem regency, approximately 2 hours from Denpasar.
It takes 2 hours 30 minutes drive from Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. Located nearby Padang Bai harbor. Another tourist destinations are located
nearby this area are : Kertagosa, Tirtagangga and Candidasa.
INTERESTING POINT
Blue Lagoon Beach is a great beach for snorkeling
& diving. The coral reef is truly beautiful. However it is highly advised
to remember basic safety rules, such as never to snorkel alone and swim too far
to the place well unknown. Several small shops in the main street of Padang Bai
rent snorkeling equipment. They can also organize traditional jukung boats to
bring you to the best spots and greatly increase your safety. On a calm day is
possible to meet a lot of fishes and great visibility.
