In Reply to: Amed - diving and accommodation posted by prueo on Thursday, 19. April 2007 at 05:03 Bali Time:
which hotel out of two listed was the better and what to do.
Life in Amed is newer, more spacious, better positioned ( 5 minute walk to Lipah beach which is the most developed) and has a better beach than Santai. ( Sand V large stones )
Apart from diving and snorkeling there are wonderful walks in the hills and the back roads around Amed and on the way to Amalapura are superb. Go to Amlapura. It's a real Balinese town - OK they put in a Hardy's a few years back but hardly anyone goes there. Visit the traditional market on the main drag - and be surprised if you see another white face. Visit the local palace there and see what the Dutch built them! There is guide book stuff to do as well if you are into that.