What to do in Nusa Penida Island, Bali
Nusa Penida Island, Bali
If Bali is one of the most important islands that families and honeymooners
want to visit, Nusa Penida Island, which is located to the southeast of Bali
Island, includes many masterpieces, as it provides its visitors with a lot
of entertainment opportunities and beautiful places in addition to
interesting activities.
Nusa Penida Island has become a favourite destination in Bali for romantic and not-so-crowded beach nuance. You need to know these things to not regret your trip later. The blue natural beaches, amazing creatures underwater, and chilling vibe make this island to be more favourable for vacation.
You can have a Nusa Penida day tour, but to get the feel staying for at least 2 nights is a good idea.
Why should you visit Nusa Penida?
Beaches and Bays in Nusa Penida
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| Nusa Penida Island - Broken Beach |
Most of the beaches need you to hike down sets of stairs to get to the beach. You will find white sand, silky-blue and crystal-clear seawater,
and cliffs on some beaches. The popular ones are Diamond Beach which is a big rock shaped like a diamond, Broken Beach the scenery never fails to awe the travellers, Kelingking Beach which has a breathing view,
and Crystal Bay or Penida Bay which is famous for seeing Mola-Mola fish and labelled as the best place to watch the sunset.
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| Nusa Penida Island - Diamond Beach |
Crystal Bay
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Nusa Penida Island - Crystal Bay |
This gorgeous bay is named after its sunshine, with its wonderful crystal waters, in addition to being an excellent destination for snorkelling and diving. Thanks to clear visibility and relatively calm waters, visitors can see various fish and colourful coral reefs in this fun place.
Even for those who prefer to stay near the beach, Nusa Penida Island offers
them a variety of beautiful beaches, with fine white sand and charming
turquoise waters not to mention the famous sunset and splendid shadows of
the nearby hills with the wonderful traditional fishing boats.
Kelingking Beach
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| Nusa Penida Island - Kelingking Beach |
This picturesque beach has become a symbolic iconic scene of Nusa Penida
Island, and even Bali, from the top of the hills, you can see the majestic
cliff embracing the idyllic coast as if to keep it secret, where the white
sands meet the vast blue sea extending to the horizon.
You can relax and enjoy the view from the top of this fun beach, or relax
on the beach, and often the secluded location prompts you to feel calm
and relaxed.
Peguyangan Waterfall
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| Nusa Penida Island - Peguyangan Waterfall |
The Peguyangan Waterfall represents one of the most charming scenes in Nusa Penida,
where water flows down through a majestic cliff to the ocean below in a breathtaking view that is very popular among visitors, especially lovers of
charming nature and away from the noise of the world.
Nusa Penida Island - Temples
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| Nusa Penida Island - Hindu Temple |
The famous spiritual life in Bali extends to the surrounding small islands,
including Nusa Penida, where this region contains many wonderful
temples to visit, like the temples in Nusa Penida bear a unique Balinese style
of architecture mixed with distinctive architecture, and It is similar
to the one, you see in Bali.
Knowing that performances, ornate sculptures, and daily rituals are among
the things you can observe in the Nusa Penida temples.
Diving in Nusa Penida
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| Nusa Penida Island - Diving |
The northern coast of Nusa Penida is a vital habitat for marine
biodiversity, including a variety of fish and exotic species of marine
animals that you can discover when driving on this island, as well as the
colourful coral reefs that await you.
Visiting Nusa Penida isn’t complete if you don’t dive, as it has wonderful undersea views and creatures. At least two things you can add to your Nusa Penida itinerary. First is diving at Manta Point Nusa Penida where you can dive and watch Manta Rays (keep a safe distance of course). The second is diving and swimming with Mola Mola at Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh. Mola-mola
or the ocean sunfish is the biggest ancient fish. However, there are more
spots to dive in Nusa Penida, such as Blue Corner Dive - Nusa
Penida.
Accommodation in Nusa Penida
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| Nusa Penida Island - Accommodation |
There are many options you can comfortably choose from, from low-budget hostels to luxury resorts. In short, find a place in southeast Penida
Island if you want to stay in a secluded area, west Nusa Penida (precisely at
Toyapakeh) for many underwater activities, north area if you want to add
delicious restaurants and beautiful temples to your itinerary, and Crystal
Bay area if you want lazy beach days (swim, dive, and get lazy again). The
most searched hotels in Nusa Penida among travellers are Coco Resort Penida
which gets 5 stars for its cleanness, spacious room, and great value food,
and Penida Bambu Green connects you to nature as the room adapts Indonesian
traditional wooden house on stilts.
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Nusa Penida Island – Penida Bambu Green |
Traditional Markets
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| Nusa Penida Island - Traditional markets |
No matter where you go in Indonesia, traditional markets are always a place to explore, and no wonder about that. This is where you see the real population and you can discover their customs, traditions, and the nature of their daily lives.
Traditional markets are also fun places where you can buy fresh products or even souvenirs. Moreover, shopping in traditional markets also allows you to help support the local economy, preserve the places you always love and allow them to thrive.
Conveniently located on the beach, Mentigi Market contains everything you
need from fruits to local snacks and even souvenirs.
Motorcycle explorations
Renting a motorbike is the most amazing activity when exploring Bali and
its nearby islands, particularly in Nusa Penida, where many parts of the island are still undiscovered, and who knows, you will probably discover a place that has not yet appeared on Google Maps while you wander thereby
bike on a fun trip.
Lush tropical greenery
The coastal landscape and the underwater landscape may represent a clear
charm in Nusa Penida, but not only that, as this pure island also has more
splendour among the towering palm trees on the side of the roads to the hills
and green valleys, the island is full of tropical dreams that you can
achieve.