Most sources say a fishing village was founded on the site in the 12th century and before the adoption of the modern name Candi Dasa, this place was known as Teluk Kehen (“Bay of Fire”) and Cilidasa. There is a temple near the lagoon, with a statue of the goddess of fertility Hariti surrounded by a group of children, and Cilidasa is translated from Balinese as “ten children”. Many Balinese who want to have children go on pilgrimage to this place. Its modern name is thought to be a derivation of this older name. The settlement started to become a tourist destination in the 1970s, as there are good snorkelling and diving areas in the area and the town provides easy access to other destinations in eastern Bali.

There are interesting spots to dive into the underwater world, which are located around Gili Tekopong, Gili Mimpang and Biaha Islands. All three are located 200 meters from the lip of Candidasa Beach, and only 100 meters from each other. Candidasa Beach also provides local guides or guides, in order to create a safe and comfortable vacation.

Candidasa Beach is also suitable for enjoying the sunset, typical for the panorama of the sun disappearing behind the reddish hills. But to see the sunrise, you have to walk towards Tanjung Iri on the east coast.

Another uniqueness of Candidasa Beach is that there is an artificial lake right on the beach or in the middle of a beach area called Lotus Lagoon. Enjoying the beauty of this artificial lake will be more perfect at dusk, where the setting sun is present above the sky of Candi Dasa Village.