WHERE?
WHEN?
Amed is kind of protected from the rain by the mountains and is one of the driest places on the island, so the weather is usually better than the rest of the island. June-July-August are amazing.
TIPS:
WHAT TO PACK?
snorkeling equipment (you can also rent it once there if needed)
go pro / underwater camera
sunscreen / sun glasses / anything to protect you from the sun
all the beach equipment
sport/hiking equipment
medicine / anti mosquitoes etc
ARRIVING / LEAVING AMED:
To go to Amed, 2 options.
- take a grab; it is super easy and used to be cheaper, but now the app has bumped the long rides.
- hire a driver. I recommend Kadek! Text him on WA and tell him you come from me to get the friendly price: +62 812-3742-9596 (WA)
To come back from Amed, the village does not welcome pick-ups from Grab; they want to protect the drivers’ community. So just text Kadek too!
On the way there and/or on the way back, make sure to stop by:
Tirta Gangga: beautiful water temple. Great at daytime but also beautiful with the sunset lights, and then you see it illuminated at night!
Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple: For this one, I would say that it is not necessarily worth the detour because it is SUPER touristic, and hours of queue for the famous pic in the door. BUT I highly recommend going if you also do the Eight Temples hike (see section hiking below)
Berina Rice Terrace: what a scenic view! You also have a coffee to relax and enjoy the green scenery.
RENT A SCOOTER:
Message Yosa; she is adorable and so efficient/reactive: +62 877-0171-6947
Same, tell her you come from me to get the friendly price
Driving in Amed is super easy and safe; it’s literally one road, and they just redid it a few months ago! As usual: please wear a helmet and be careful.
There is NO GRAB in Amed, so you have to walk a lot if you do not have a scooter. For diving, most of the dive clubs will pick you up and drop you off anyway, and we are starting to see some bikes, but I highly recommend renting a scooter.
WHERE TO STAY?
I love Melasti. I loved Melasti. It is at the entrance of Amed; they still have some rice fields, some of the best restaurants, the community is very nice, and it is WAY calmer than the main street.
Anyway, you have a lot of options. You could also stay on the main road by Amed beach, or find something more in the mountains with a view. You have something for every taste and every budget.
For a great location and good prices, I was recommended Pondok Aldi, and it is next to Fresh Fins (dive center).
If you are really into yoga and want to practice regularly during your stay, then have a look at Blue Earth Village.
My main advice: check that you are not close to a bar!! Amed has great live music, but it's super loud! Avoid accommodations too close to Sunset Point, Amed Kedai, etc
WHAT TO DO?
DIVING:
This is THE activity in Amed, and you will understand why. The
I fully recommend going with Fresh Fins Diving <3 The team is just adorable and super qualified. The center is beautiful, and they deliver a great service. Message Christie from me and enjoy!
=> +62 812-3706-4983
SNORKELING:
Amed is amazing for snorkeling! You can snorkel right in front of the beach in most spots! At most of the spots, you can also go closer to the beaches’ extremities and find the “walls,” but be careful of the tide and the currents. Almost everywhere, you can also go to one of the local fishermen and pay for a snorkeling tour. They will drop you off at all the famous spots!
My favorite spots just around the corner are:
Lipah Beach: the reef is gorgeous, and there is a high chance of seeing a turtle!
FREEDIVING:
I have to say I never tried… but it seems like an amazing spot for this activity.
Once we stayed at Ocean Prana and I could hear the classes going on, and it seemed really interesting and professional, so maybe have a try!
YOGA / GYM / HIKING:
Yoga: I always go to Blue Earth Village. They are ADORABLE, the classes are good, and the shala is just insanely beautiful. Message them via WA +52-85810975990, and they will send you all the info. They also have a beautiful gym and a pool to swim and learn free diving.
Gym: The Lift is super nice. The team is adorable, the classes (only once a day during the week) are good, and they have a sauna/icebath area. I also highly recommend their protein smoothies! So good (especially the chukky monkey) and they use vegan proteins!
Boxing: I used to go a lot to CG Amed. I LOVED the classes, but now the owner has changed (Feb 2026), and I did not try the new classes yet.
Amed is surrounded by volcanoes, so if you are motivated to drive, I am sure you can find insane hikes! Our full priority was diving, so we only explored the options close by, and this is what we did:
The 8 temples hike in Lempuyang. Just gorgeous but challenging because it’s thousands of steps! The start is touristic because the first temple is one of the most famous Instagram spots. So you need to park with all the tourists, pay the shuttle to go to the first temple (here, up to you to enter; I would say it is NOT worth it), and then ask a local motorbike to take you to the beginning of the hike, for like 10-20K (1euro max). See the image attached. Then the hike starts, and you will pass by 7 other temples; it’s a loop. At the last temple on the top, ask if you can join a benediction.
Jemeluk Hill: also a stiff start! Nice option for a hike starting right in the city center. You also have a beautiful view over Amed, and see how people live once you leave the main road.
MASSAGE AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS:
Many options in town!
My favorites are:
Island Girls. Message Morgane to book your treatment => +62 819-1720-4725
Important to book in advance.Alala Amed. They have 2 locations. The new location near Melasti is nicer, but the therapists alternate between both, so anyway the quality is always good! always. Super easy to book via WA: +62 877-6245-0105
WHERE TO EAT / GO FOR COFFEE / HAVE A DRINK:
Galanga: maybe the best food/flavors out there. Just delicious. Ask to be in the garden in the little cabanas
Rimba Cafe: “new” spot in town, same owners as Galanga. Super nice spot, BEST COFFEE in town, and delicious patisseries
Blue Earth: maybe my favorite view in Amed. SO relaxing, and they have a lot of vegan/veggie options.
OM Karma: what a vibe, and everything is delicious!
One Way Expresso: Not the best “decor” but the food is really good! I highly recommend the fried vegan sushi taco (sounds weird, but it’s DELICIOUS)
Good Stuff Cafe: The latest “cute place to go”. They work on reducing plastics, on having sustainable practices, etc. Nice spot to remote work and the team is just adorable. They are super nice.
St Bernard Coffee: I liked the tables outside with the view over the rice fields. Not the best food though and not that many veggie options
Green Leaf Cafe: a lot of veggie/vgean option and you are right by the beach. It is great because you can leave your things in a dedicated space and go snorkeling!
See you again, and Joli Best View are great spots for sunset
Ciao Bali: if you fancy a pizza, this is the place. I would recommend take-away and go to the beach. They have a vegan option!
Warung Enak: good local food
Susie’s Cafe: good local food
Remarks:
All along the ocean you have local restaurants. They usually serve seafood and the vegan options are limited, so I never go and cannot recommend
Sunset Point is the cliché/tourist spot, but I have to say it is a nice spot for sunset haha. There is a minimum spend of IDR 125000, but then you have a budget of IDR 125000 to spend, so it’s nice. Take the time to go and enjoy the place before sunset. They have a lot of live music too.
ENJOY our little base/home in Bali! <3