Amed
25 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/solotravel, r/bali, r/travel29 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Amed mainly for snorkelling straight off the beach, with calm water, shipwrecks reachable from shore and turtles, and it is recommended for beginner snorkellers. It is described as a quiet stretch of the northeast coast that rewards an overnight stay. Caveats: visitors say the drive is long and slow, with narrow, twisty roads, and some find the black-sand beach and village underwhelming.
Address
Amed, Purwakerti, Abang, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Snorkelling from the shore, Shipwrecks to snorkel or dive, Turtles seen while snorkelling
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/YogiBhogi76 in r/solotravel · Jan 2024
Suggests visiting Amed beach.
- Recommendsu/Sufficient-Sock9241 in r/bali · Oct 2025
Calls Amed amazing with easy snorkeling; spent a week there and rates it above Uluwatu.
- Recommendsu/Mtlfunnight in r/bali · Oct 2026
Says they spent time in both spots and rates Amed best for snorkeling and beginners.
- Recommendsu/outshined1 in r/bali · Feb 2026
Names Amed as a good place for snorkelling and diving.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Neat2979 in r/bali · Oct 2026
Suggests staying overnight in Amed, finding it lovely and unlike Seminyak, rather than a long day trip.
- Recommendsu/grapsta in r/bali · Feb 2026access
Says two wrecks off Amed can be reached by snorkel from shore, one very shallow.
- Recommendsu/hattifatnerwatch in r/bali · Dec 2025crowds
Suggests driving the coast to Amed for scenic views with fishing boats, away from the crowds.
- Recommendsu/broncshaber in r/bali · Oct 2025
Suggests Amed for snorkeling and dawn views, one option alongside busier and rural places.
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- Caveatu/CaptSharn in r/bali · Oct 2026maintenance
Found Amed underdeveloped for tourism and its black sand beach felt too grubby to enjoy.
- Recommendsu/uceenk in r/bali · Oct 2026
Suggests Amed or Tulamben for beginners instead of Nusa Lembongan.
- Recommendsu/AdzyPhil in r/bali · Oct 2026
Found Amed a relaxed snorkeling spot with calm water, fine for a young child.
- Recommendsu/Material_rugby09 in r/bali · Oct 2026
Replies with only Amed as the pick for the snorkeling question.
- Recommendsu/ozifrage in r/bali · Oct 2026
Enjoyed snorkeling from the beach, spotting turtles, and noted a life jacket can add peace of mind.
- Mixedu/kelilingbali in r/bali · Sep 2026access
Lists Amed as an option, but says it is somewhat remote from other destinations.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic_Ad_4166 in r/bali · Sep 2026
Calls Amed the best spot, mainly for snorkelling, but warns Dec–Jan rain can leave beaches dirty.
- Mixedu/irealis in r/bali · Oct 2025
Found Amed uninteresting except for snorkeling, which they found beautiful with clear water.
- Recommendsu/nomellamesprincesa in r/bali · Oct 2024
Says Amed has better snorkelling than Penida.
- Recommendsu/bentheft in r/bali · Sep 2024
Says Amed's shoreline is calm and has much to see while snorkelling; sees it as the best choice.
- Recommendsu/mopingworld in r/bali · Sep 2024visit time
Recommends snorkeling in Amed early in the morning for warm, clear water and plenty of fish; midday is poor, late afternoon is good again.
- Recommendsu/Agitated_Pack_1205 in r/bali · Mar 2024
Says the beach is very good for snorkelling, for those into it.
- Recommendsu/Ikdoemaarwat in r/solotravel · Jan 2024crowds
Heard second-hand that Amed beach is lovely and less crowded than others.
- Recommendsu/hastetowaste in r/bali · Oct 2026
Recommends Amed or Tulamben for snorkeling and advises getting a flotation vest.
- Recommendsu/Salavar1 in r/bali · Oct 2026
Replies with only Amed as the pick for the snorkeling question.
- Caveatu/Regular-Plate4643 in r/bali · Oct 2026
Calls Amed poor, with a weak beach and little atmosphere, and advises skipping it.
- Caveatu/Acrobatic_Fishing591 in r/bali · Oct 2026access
Says Amed can mean long hours stuck in traffic for only one day.
- Recommendsu/brunswoo in r/bali · Feb 2026access
Agrees Amed is good for easy shore snorkelling; saw turtles and triggerfish nearby.
- Recommendsu/BajeJoseph in r/travel · Jun 2025
Suggested Amed as the stronger choice for beaches on the northeast coast when asked for specific spots.
- Recommendsu/LSPRAGUEDECAMP in r/bali · Dec 2023
Praises Amed for scuba diving, citing a few strong wreck sites nearby.
- Recommendsu/Stock_Evidence_5658 in r/bali · Oct 2026
Describes Amed as a great place, alongside Nusa Penida.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.