Nusa Penida
Indonesia · Nusa Islands · 10 m
Description
Nusa Penida is the largest of the three islands off Bali's southeastern coast and is renowned for its dramatic sea cliffs, turquoise bays, and unspoiled natural beauty. The island is best known for the iconic Kelingking Cliff, whose distinctive rock formation resembles a T Rex, as well as picturesque beaches such as Crystal Bay and Atuh Beach. Spectacular viewpoints, natural rock pools, and some of the region's finest diving and snorkeling sites, where manta rays can often be spotted, are among its main highlights. Despite its growing popularity, Nusa Penida has retained much of its rugged, authentic character and is widely regarded as one of Indonesia's most breathtaking island destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Kelingking Beach
- Diamond Beach
- Manta Point
- Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)
- Angel's Billabong
- Crystal Bay
- Atuh Beach
- Suwehan Beach
- Raja Lima (Thousand Islands Viewpoint)
- Rumah Pohon Molenteng (Tree House)
- Peguyangan Waterfall
- Blue Stairway at Peguyangan
- Tembeling Forest
- Tembeling Natural Pools
- Teletubbies Hills
- Banah Cliff
- Paluang Cliff
- Manta Bay
- Snorkeling with Manta Rays
- Diving with Manta Rays
- Diving with Mola Mola (July - October)
- Gamat Bay
- Wall Bay
- Toyapakeh Reef
- Goa Giri Putri Temple
- Pura Paluang (Car Temple)
- Seganing Waterfall
- Guyangan Spring
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry