We recently had a short stay in Amed.
We stayed at the Apa Kabar in the fishing village of Bunutan, a nice mid range place where we had beachfront accommodation.
The "beach" is stony but allows for some good snorkeling just a few meters out with nice coral patches and plenty of fish.
Friends with us were very keen to try out "Sails", just a short drive south from Apa Kabar, and it was well worth the 5 minute drive.
Not only was the food excellent, but we had the added advantage of a near full moon rising and casting light onto a calm sea just like Broomes "Stairway to the Moon".
The outlook is lovely and completes a nice evening out.
Catching up with an old friend Anik, who we know from her days at Bayu was also a bonus.
Another night, we went to "The Grill", which is not on the sea front like most places there, but is at cross roads in the village and is a good spot to watch local life going on all around.
The owner there is an Australian lady, and once again the food was excellent.
Her pricing is if anything just a little higher than Sails, but good value nevertheless.
This area is much favoured by Europeans looking for peace and quiet (well peace anyway, because Bali is NEVER quiet!)but the sounds, although constant are generally soothing.
It's a lovely spot to spend some time, depending on how you want to spend your time in Bali.
The view of the majestic Ganung Agung, with the setting sun providing the back light, and all towering over the brightly painted little outriggers packed along a palm fringed crescent shaped bay, is worth the trip alone.
Take a camera!
We were happy to have a car on hand, and went the self drive way, which we found necessary for exploring this lovely little stretch where people generally eke out a living salt making and fishing.
Not the first time we have been, and it certainly won't be the last.