In Reply to: Echo Beach posted by kassabali on Friday, 16. September 2011 at 13:27 Bali Time:
Eagerly went 2 years ago & decided Echo Beach is way overrated. Crowded with overcooked seafood, limp, tasteless salads. Hot inside & smokey from the BBQ outside. Not to mention the crappy band playing 80s music at 33rpm. The traffic is horrendous getting there & then you have to deal with the very intimidating & extortionate driver mafia to get back.
I don't think it's worth it. It's an expensive outing to see the same sunset you can see from anywhere along the beach, with far better food at several of the many beachside restaurants along the tourist strip & having to deal with the predatory drivers leaves a sour taste.
Guess it's something everyone wants to do - but once was enough.