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Padangbai, Bali, is famously known as Padang Bai Beach. Nevertheless, Padang Bai is one of the sea harbors and the entrance of Bali Island to the sea. Padang Bai Harbor is a big ferry harbor serving the crossing from Bali to Lombok or otherwise. Padang Bai Beach saves the magical beauties. You can see the activities on the boat in the harbor. It has white sand making the tourists attracted to this tourism destination.

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What Is the Weather Like in Padangbai?

Padangbai is located in Bali, one of the provinces in Indonesia. Indonesia is a tropical country, meaning that it has only two weathers: summer and rainy. When summer comes, it is sunny and perfect for doing sea activities. When summertime ends, rain will come. It usually rains all the time, with some lightning and wind. You prepare yourself to face those different weather conditions to avoid a bad body condition.

What Should I Know Before Visiting Padangbai?

Padangbai, Bali, is one of the main tourist destinations in Bali. It is more popular now among tourists. The distance to reach this place is more than 60 kilometers from Kuta to Karangasem Region, which is a distance of more than 1 hour when you drive a car. Padangbai is one of the diving tourism destinations, especially for macro underwater photography. Padangbai is a village in Manggis District, Karangasem Region, on the east side of Bali Island. This region was initially famous as a ferry harbor for some sailing departures to Nusa Tenggara Barat. However, in 2008, PadangBai became more popular, being one of the best diving places in the world due to its unique underwater creatures.

What Are the Must-Try Foods in Padangbai?

When you come to Padangbai, Bali, you must try culinary tourism. Try to eat some delicious food in this place. Because it is a seashore area, you will see some seafood there. Try to put a list of the foods that you must try. Nasi Goreng It is the most famous food in Bali and Indonesia. You can taste the authentic flavor of Nasi Goreng at Padangbai. It tastes delicious, eating it on the edge of the beach while enjoying sunset or sunrise on the beach. Nasi Campur If you are looking for local Balinese food, you cannot move the option to eat Nasi Campur, a typical Balinese food. It is a portion of rice with mixed foods on the plate. You can see vegetables, chicken Betutu, beef rendang, and some other menus. Babi Guling Though Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country, it is allowed to eat pigs in Bali due to its Hindu religious area. Babi Guling is one of the most popular foods in Padangbai that you can eat. This food is made through a unique process in which a whole pig is covered with dried coconut and rolled on the flame until it is cooked enough. Seafood It is not complete without eating the king of food in Padangbai: seafood. You can order some kinds of seafood in this area, such as grilled fish, squid, and shrimp. Try to order seafood with Balinese seasoning. It is an authentic taste of Balinese food. Those are some recommended foods that you must try when you are traveling to Padangbai. Do not forget to taste local foods and experience their authentic taste.

Are there any specific customs or etiquette I should be aware of in Padangbai?

Visiting Padangbai is a good itinerary. It is a beach with a beautiful sea background view. When you are interested in exploring this beach, you should consider the following things. Accommodation Padangbai is not located in Denpasar, the capital city of Bali. It means that you must drive down with a car for hours to get there. You will spend one to one and a half hours getting there. It means that it is fairly spending your time. Try to have planned it before. When you want to explore it, you have booked the travel or car to pick you up to Padangbai from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Weather Coming to Padangbai must be a perfect holiday time. It is better to come there during summertime, as summer tends to be more friendly than the rainy season. You can still explore it freely without getting afraid of storms, wind, or lightning. Try to come here from March to August. Inns and Hotels Exploring Padangbai needs a well-prepared holiday plan. It is great to book inns or hotels before. When you have booked it, you just go to the inns after the first exploration. Then, you can take a rest directly. Itinerary Lists Padangbai, Bali is close to the Lombok crossing area. Why don’t you make a complex itinerary list? You can explore the tourist destinations near Padangbai. After that, you can cross the islands to Nusa Tenggara Barat.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Padangbai?

The best time to visit Padangbai is surely in summertime. You can do anything in summertime. Try to reach here from March to August. Those months are perfect for exploring PadangBai. You can go surfing, diving, banana boating, and anything in summer.

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