Located on the east coat, Tulamben has a fascinating wreck of a US merchant ship, the Liberty, which was sunk during WWII. Today, snorkeled and divers visit the rusty remnants to see the coral, anemone and the thousands of tropical fish that have taken up residence.
The wreck lies on a sloping shelf just 50 meters from the pebble beach, its' stern only 5 meters below the ocean surface. Within the ghostly hull are thousands of tiny tropical fish, while a thick covering of soft corals have formed on its surface. There are plenty of entrances and exits that make this a relatively safe dive site, and light and visibility are usually good as a bonus. The downside is that this is a very popular dive; so don't expect to be alone down there.
A couple of other dives can be found in the same area, featuring plenty of intact coral and brightly coloured fish of all descriptions.
The drive along the eastern coast of Bali (from Singaraja to Candidasa) is one of the most scenic that could be imagined. A trip from either of those places to Tulamben will provide great ocean views from the winding cliff-side road.
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