Padangbai is developed into a nature and cultural tourism in a tourism resort development of ​​Candidasa, Padangbai Village, Manggis Subdistrict, Karangasem. It is about 25 km from the town of Amlapura, 13 km from Candidasa and about 31 km east of Denpasar. At this location sits a harbor becoming the access of transportation to Lombok Island, NTB. The name of Padangbai got influence from the Dutch as a result of colonial period. It was formerly known as Teluk Padang or the Padang Bay.

It is a white sandy bay whose location is tranquilly surrounded by black rock. Due to its strategic location, the life of undersea nature is well maintained. Padangbai attraction has pure white and thick sandy beach that is good for sunbathing or swimming. Besides, its natural undersea beauty is very appropriate for diving and snorkeling because it is rich in various kinds of coral reefs and amazing ornamental fish. Another attraction that can be found here is an exotic blue lagoon becoming a favorite destination for divers. Meanwhile, Padangbai also has a cultural attraction in the form of Dang Kahyangan Temple (universal temple) complex.

In the east of Padangbai Beach lies the Silayukti Temple founded by Mpu Kuturan in the eleventh century during his pilgrimage to Bali. Mpu Kuturan was a priest having a great merit in setting up the Hinduism in Bali where his teachings remained to be adhered to and implemented by the Hindus in Bali today. In the south of the temple lies the Tanjung Sari Temple built by Mpu Bharadah, the youngest brother of Mpu Kuturan. Then, in the west of Padangbai sits the Penataran Agung Temple founded in the sixteenth century by Danghyang Dwijendra also known as Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rawuh, a descendant of the Mpu Kuturan. (BTN/ist)

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