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Gili Tepekong, Candidasa

Gili Tepekong, off Candidasa, is a site we always make time for. It’s got a bit of everything, but what really grabs us are those huge boulders that form a labyrinth of overhangs and tunnels in the shallows. Diving through them, sunlight breaks through the cracks, illuminating schools of Glass-eye Snapper that shimmer like scattered jewels. It feels like exploring an ancient, submerged ruin. Beyond the boulders, the reef drops to a steep wall, bottoming out well past our 25-meter limit. We've often seen Green Turtles cruising along the face, oblivious to us, and the occasional White-tip Reef Shark patrolling deeper. Keep an eye out for Jansen’s wrasse darting between corals and if you're lucky, during season, a Mola Mola might just glide by in the blue. The currents here can be a bit frisky, making it better for experienced divers, but the reward is usually worth the effort. Visibility averages 18m, which gives you plenty to see.