Amed is not a single village but a long string of fishing hamlets (Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang, Aas) on Bali's north-east coast, at the foot of Mount Agung. The beaches are grey-black sand, traditional fishing boats (jukung) are pulled up on the shore, and the mood is much calmer than in the south. People come mainly for snorkelling and diving straight from the beach, and as a base for East Bali. The information on this page comes from dive sites, resellers and guides consulted in October 2026; there is no official source for the area.
Highlights
The beaches of Amed
Grey-black sand, clear water and a view of Mount Agung on clear days. The beaches are mostly launch points for the sea rather than relaxed swimming beaches: the bottom drops quickly and there are pebbles in places.
The fishing boats
Colourful jukung line the beach at dawn. Several of them take snorkellers to nearby reefs.
The Japanese wreck and dive sites
Near Bunutan, a wreck can be reached by swimming from the beach, in shallow water according to dive sites. Around Jemeluk there is also a coral garden with underwater statues. For a larger wreck, see the Liberty wreck at Tulamben, about 20 to 30 minutes by road (estimate).
East Bali day trips
Amed is a base for Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga, about an hour by road (estimate), with a driver.
Practical info
Tips
- Snorkelling from the beach is free; rent a mask and fins at beach shops (one dive site lists 150,000 rupiah a day for a full set, while a rate on an older site looks outdated: ask for today's price). A private full-day offer with the wreck and Vienna Beach was listed at 135 USD per adult with transfer and gear, lunch not included: that is an indication, not a guaranteed price. Accommodation ranges from small guesthouses to resorts; there are few bars and shops, so bring cash. Getting to Amed from Ubud or the south is a long drive (about 2 hours from Sanur according to a dive centre, more from Ubud or Canggu). See from the airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak for the first leg, private driver in Bali and Bali in 3 days. To sleep according to your profile, see where to stay in Bali.
How to get there
Amed is about 2 hours by road from Sanur according to a dive centre, so roughly 2.5 to 3 hours from the airport (estimate) and more from Canggu. There is no practical public transport: a private driver or a booked transfer is the simplest solution, or a scooter on site if you are comfortable riding.
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