Agung is large by any measure. Its volcanic heights reach upwards of 3000 meters. The mountain’s spiritual significance is paramount to the Balinese with the Mother Temple Besahik located on its flank. Agung towers majestic over the small fishing villages of Amed in the northeast corner of Bali. Amed is composed of a number of villages that run south from the actual village of Amed. Each has a crescent beach of black sand that is lined with Jukung boats, small double outrigger sailing canoes that are used as fishing boats and by the tourists as diving and snorkeling platforms. Just off of each beach is a lovely coral shelf and wall.

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