Amed and Tulamben are alternative destinations in East Bali. Amed is a resort town that harks back to the early days in Kuta. Simple losmens and a couple of good, small hotels sit along the shady, grey sand beach. Bartenders tell not-so-good jokes, and boys with guitars roll off standards as entertainment in the evenings.
Snorkeling is popular in Amed. Tulamben is even quieter, but favorite with local divers. A shipwreck and a drop off, that is accessible from the beach, offer easy access to a colorful underwater world. Dive courses for all levels are often conducted at Tulamben, and the single resort, Mimipi, has wonderful facilities for anyone who wants to be based here.