Villa Talia Vashti is in a quiet location away from the busy main road, in the lovely traditional village of Mendira Beach which is only a few minutes drive from the centre of Candidasa. Mendira has its own gently sloping white sand beach ideal of kids to play on and make sand castles, and with great snorkeling as well, and if you want you can hire a boat to go fishing, snorkeling or visit the neighbouring islands or enjoy a sunset Oceanfront drink at one of the many Oceanfront bars and restaurants that are walking distance from Villa Talia Vashti. Candidasa is a pleasant laid back town, with all the facilities that you could want including oceanfront restaurants, the beautiful Candidasa lagoon, and many shops to explore, and the centre of Candidasa is only a few minutes drive away. The villa also has easy access to some of Bali’s most important historical attractions as well as its more modern attractions, in particular scuba-diving. Our dedicated staff are happy to help you plan and arrange any day trips you require during your stay.
Experience high quality scuba diving at Tulamben or snorkel or dive with Mantas in Nusa Penida. Bali is a great place to dive, and most of the best and most easily accessible dive sites are in the East of Bali close to Villa Talia Vashti. Candidasa has many agents who will arrange trips and equipment to enable even the most inexperienced divers to be able to enjoy these sites and our staff our happy to help arrange a trip should you wish to go
Snorkeling
Some of the best snorkeling in Bali can be found just out in front of the Villa. The protecting coral reef means that currents never get very strong, and the depth is never more than a couple of metres which is ideal for snorkeling. There are several great sites with pristine coral including a fascinating stag coral community with many thousands of small fish directly opposite the villa. As well as the colourful fish and corals we have seen loads of interesting and unusual creatures such as scorpion fish, blue spotted rays, lobsters and razor fish. Turtles are common, sometimes huge ones! and also barracudas, nudibrachs, and various eels including starry eels and harlequin snake eels. On the outer reef we have seen a giant Jack fish more than 100kg and huge schools of parrot fish.
Alternatively there is also some more great snorkeling only a short drive away, including Blue Lagoon (15 minutes); and Amed (40 minutes). If the sea is too rough for snorkeling in front of the villa, it normally means that the sea is flat and calm in Amed.
Our Villa staff are happy to assist you with getting snorkeling equipment and fins. (small charges apply for equipment rental).
Diving
“For Beginner and Intermediate divers, probably the best dive is the Liberty Wreck at Tulumben which is less than 45 minutes drive from Villa Talia Vashti. Lying on a black sand bottom, you can pick your depth on the wreck which lies as shallow as 3m, and goes as deep as 30m. The fish life on the wreck is amazing, with atmospheric swim-through’s. Macro life thrives, so keep an eye out for the smaller creatures that can be found on the wreck including sea horses (on the fan corals on the deeper edge of the wreck) ghost pipefish and at least two different varieties of garden eels in the shallow lying sands inshore of the wreck. There are also excellent dives close to Padang Bai (less than 15 minutes from Villa Talia Vashti) and Amed (about 40 minutes away).
For more advanced divers some of the best diving in Bali can be had at the small islands that you can see directly offshore from Villa Talia Vashti (Gili Tepekong, Gili Mimpang & Gili Biaha) that can easily be reached by boat direct from Candidasa. There are some fantastic dives off Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan (the large islands across from Villa Talia Vashti). Although the currents can be strong and it requires a 40 minute boat ride, it is all worth it to see giant stingrays, eagle rays and particularly manta rays (off manta point) as well as in summer one of Bali's most well known sights the amazing giant sunfish or Mola Mola.”
Enjoy spectacular walks through untouched rice fields or if you are feeling more adventurous trekking up the largest volcano in Bali, Mount Agung or the smaller but still spectacular Mount Batur. There are numerous opportunities for trekking and hiking around Bali and Candidasa in particular, from gentle walks to more challenging treks into the hills around Candidasa with great views of Gunung Agung. Our Villa Manager can help you organise a hike to fit your capabilities or needs. We recommend the walk from Tirta Gangga to Tenganan, which takes around 4 hours or so but is easy enough for the whole family to do.
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« Read LessEnjoy spectacular walks through untouched rice fields or if you are feeling more adventurous trekking up the largest volcano in Bali, Mount Agung or the smaller but still spectacular Mount Batur.
There are numerous opportunities for trekking and hiking around Bali and Candidasa in particular, from gentle walks to more challenging treks into the hills around Candidasa with great views of Gunung Agung. Our Villa Manager can help you organise a hike to fit your capabilities or needs. We recommend the walk from Tirta Gangga to Tenganan, which takes around 4 hours or so but is easy enough for the whole family to do.
Explore cultural attractions like Ubud, Goa Lawah (Bat Temple), Besakih (The Mother Temple), Tirta Gangga, Tenganan, Klungkung
Learn authentic Balinese cooking techniques with a cooking lesson.
Padang Bai (15 minutes drive from Villa Talia Vashti) is the jumping off point for ferries to Lombok and the Gili Islands, as well as the more relaxed islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. There are also nice small beaches either side of the small town featuring good snorkelling and diving. Day trips for fishing, diving or just going to a nice beach can be arranged at reasonable prices from a jukung (local boat). You will normally find this moored at Mendira beach just a few minutes walk from the villa.
Bali Safari & Marine Park is an easy 30 minute drive from the villa. A great safari experience, quality aquarium, huge cultural show involving hundreds of people, elephants, ducks and more and a fun park and so much more. You can also have lunch just metres away from the lions. On a family day out take your swim things so that the kids can cool off in the pool at the end of the day..
Explore cultural attractions like Ubud, Goa Lawah (Bat Temple), Besakih (The Mother Temple), Tirta Gangga, Tenganan, Klungkung
Learn authentic Balinese cooking techniques with a cooking lesson
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