Bali is one of the places people like to dive. Indeed, Bali
is attracted by divers from all around the globe through the incredibly beautiful
beaches and the rich biodiversity of the sea. In addition, this region's
underwater world is quite unique. Sunken temples and ships and coral walls that
bloom with color can be even encountered. You can swim near Manta rays and Mola
Mola, as you marvel at the beauty of the deep sea.
This is why this article focuses on the island's best dive
spots. Moreover, another popular and impressive activity is freediving in Bali.
Freediving, however, isn't unfamiliar. On the contrary, it's a little more
exciting and adventure than scuba diving. You must visit these spots if you are
looking for relaxing your body and soul. Let's begin!
Menjangan Island
The famous Menjangan Island (Deer Island) is one of the true
natural treasures of Bali. The island is part of Bali Barat Taman National Park
in Bali's northwest area. The beautiful coral reef gardens that surround the
entire island make this spot so amazing. Can you imagine the underwater sight
being so impressive? In addition, every diver who wants to see aquatic animals
has a wide range of eco-biology. This is the perfect place to explore fish and
coral reefs. In fact, you will notice several coral species and colorful
tropical fish.
But Menjangan Island is not even the best part. There will also
be a look at turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, frogfish and more. The
visibility is good and therefore suitable for every diver.
Pemuteran
The beautiful Pemuteran is another hidden gem. It is a fisherman
village on the north coast of Bali. The jungle is green, the water is blue, and
what else can you ask for, for a dive under the surface! Before you get to the
destination, the Pemuteran adventure begins. Because you have to pass by the
mountain road past Bedugul if you want to get there. Three great views over
three different lakes will be seen along the route. As a bonus, you can admire
some of Bali's most magnificent temples.
None of the beauty over the surface, however, comes close to
the beauty of the underwater sites. The Napoleon Reef, Biorock Reef, Temple
Wall and Bio Wreck are the most popular sites. In shape of shipwrecks covered
in lovely corals species along with several fish floating in the vicinity of
the artificial metal structures. You could even be fortunate and see great ocean
animals such as whale sharks, eagle rays, and reef sharks. Pemuteran is the
paradise spot for every diver who wants to enjoy underwater beauty.
Furthermore, here you can go for night dives!
Nusa Penida and Nusa
Lembongan
In this list, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan were to be the
most popular diving spots in Bali. Almost any diving around its area is
incredibly famous for the opportunity to see some truly amazing animals such as
manta rays, large tuna, eagle rays or Mola Mola. In fact, all the places you
have read about are nearby, such as Crystal Bay, Manta Bay, Manta Point, Blue
Corner and Ceningan. You should visit some of these places if you would like to
see a true representation of Bali's underwater flora and fauna.
Tulamben
The experienced divers know that the word "muck "(a silty
seabed generally of black volcanic sand) means to find unbelievable little treasures. A great
tipbefore you go there, make sure that you go with a Balinese dive guide. The
Ghost pipefish, the nudibranches or the pigmy horses require patience,
knowledge and good eyes, and those guys know the best places.
USAT Liberty was a US cargo ship struck by a torpedo. It is
now one of the most popular wreck dives in Bali. You start your dive from Tulamben’s
black pebble beach; the USAT Liberty is just 25 m away. You can see the
bumphead parrot fish School and Jackfish float around the boat when you go
diving at sunrise.
In 1963, 70 m deep, underwater wall arose from the volcanic
eruption of Mount Agung. This is a good place to try your luck on white tip
sharks and whale sharks if you're extra lucky
Amed
Along with its village of fisherman and its black sandy
beach, this is the ideal place for a relaxing and peaceful diving. The 15
minutes of sailing by traditional jukung boats is compulsory to reach the charm
of diving in Amed. A great variety of marine life can be found in Amed. Keep
your eyes peeled out for the ever- exaggerating pygmy or occasional black tip
reef shark, or just watching angelfish, puffer fish, trevally and lionfish.
Padang Bai
Padang Bai also known as Blue Lagoon is a beautiful site
that's perfect for beginner divers or those who are looking for a cruise dive
because the location is protected. Visibility is excellent and you don't have
to go too far to explore some of the site's beauty. Marine life is wondrously
diverse too; you will find frogfish, morays, stonefish, nudibranchs, squid,
stargazers and rays also.
Gili Tepekong/Mimpang
These spectacular sites await those
with more experience seeking their next adventure. The great thing is that
Tepekong has poor conditions, chances are that they will be appropriate for
Mimpang diving and vice versa. There are beautiful rock formations, colorful sea life and calm corals
in the underwater world. This part of Bali has also an opportunity if you are
visiting at the right time (July-September), to see the incredible mola mola.