{"id":47232,"date":"2019-10-23T03:56:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T00:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bizevdeyokuz.com\/?p=47232"},"modified":"2019-11-19T16:46:48","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T13:46:48","slug":"nusa-penida-top-17-things-to-do-warnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bizevdeyokuz.com\/en\/nusa-penida\/","title":{"rendered":"NUSA PENIDA – TOP 17 THINGS TO DO & WARNINGS"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 45-minute boat ride away from Sanur\u00a0lies the exquisite island of Nusa Penida. It is the biggest of the trio of islands off the shore of Bali, the others being Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.<\/p>\n

Finding such an isolated, unexploited place that is so easily accessible is the most pleasant of surprises. Its beaches are absolutely breathtaking (truly prettier than anything we saw in Bali), its forests remain pristine and the villages authentic. There is no Western development. One wonders how it has managed to stay off the radar for so long.<\/p>\n

Demons and evil spirits, particularly one disease-spreading being locally known as I Macaling, are to thank for Nusa Penida’s concealment. Even today, when a disaster\u00a0like a flood occurs or an epidemic spreads, the Balinese point fingers at Nusa Penida. It was such a bad omen that in the 18th century, people were sending prisoners to be exiled on Nusa Penida. Locals would only go to the island on religious holidays requiring their participation.<\/p>\n

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Nusa Penida Tree House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, Nusa Penida’s days of loneliness are long over now that Instagrammers have discovered its phenomenal beauty. On top of its spectacular views, it has spiritual and cultural importance as well as natural riches, both on land and underwater. It is a great place to see big marine species such as manta rays, whale sharks and mola molas. Most divers have the time of their life here. It has been making its way onto every Top Things To Do In Bali<\/a> article, including our own.<\/p>\n

Though it is still very far from being touristy, a flow of people to the island has definitely begun.\u00a0We should also point out that there is a lack of touristic infrastructure on the island. It is not where you go for a luxurious holiday. Roads\u00a0are bad, even terrible in some places, and accommodation and eating options are limited.<\/p>\n

This is actually a good thing for the preservation of the island. Only those who can appreciate it for its ruggedness should be coming here. Unfortunately, it seems all that is going to change fast, as investors are chasing building lots around the island.<\/p>\n

Things to do in Nusa Penida mostly revolve around its natural beauty. Let’s take a look:<\/p>\n

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How Many days In Nusa Penida<\/h3>\n

At least 2 days to see around + 1 day for diving. So 3 or 4 depending on how much time you have in Bali. Here is a great source to see how can plan your time:\u00a0Bali Itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Top Things To Do In Nusa Penida<\/h2>\n

1. Broken Beach, Nusa Penida<\/h3>\n
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Broken Beach, Nusa Penida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nBroken Beach is one of the world’s most scenic beaches. The photo is quite self-explanatory but briefly, the waves dug a cave in the cliff until one day the top of the cave collapsed and formed this epic hole. Unfortunately, there is no access to the beach below. You can only watch from above.<\/p>\n

You might feel like exploring the beach at least with a drone. We must warn you that the hole is known to be a drone eater. One guy crashed his\u00a0DJI Pro into the waters in front of our eyes and he burst into tears. Apparently, at some point down the hole, the signal gets lost and the wind gets strong, and RIP sweet drone.<\/p>\n

Lastly, beware that the drive up to here is very challenging, especially with a scooter. The road gets worse and worse, at one point you are driving over holes and rocks. Make sure to invest in a good bike. If you aren’t an experienced driver, arrange transport. Most importantly, make sure you don’t drive in the dark.<\/p>\n

2. Angels Billabong<\/h3>\n

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\nAfter visiting Broken Beach, you can walk to another epic spot called Angels Billabong. They are 5 mins on foot away from each other. This nook in the coast of Nusa Penida gets filled with waves during high tide and makes up world’s coolest infinity pool. While the untamed waves of the ocean hit against the rocks, you are swimming in safety of the calm waters of this natural pool. So remember to pack in your bathing suits.<\/p>\n

3. Kelinking Beach & T-Rex<\/h3>\n

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It is also called the T-Rex as left side looks like a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Its head & open mouth on left, and its tail wrapping around the bay on the right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kelinking Beach is the most famous beach in Nusa Penida. It also offers the most spectacular view of the island but it is also the hardest one to access. The road to Kelinking is in terrible condition. So the same warnings we have for Broken Beach apply. Once you park, you need to walk down some very primitive stairs dug into the ridge of a very steep hill. It is slippery and can be dangerous if you are not careful. A lot of people were complaining but I actually loved the experience.<\/p>\n

The walk down takes 15-20 minutes and the way up around 30 mins to 1 hour depending on your fitness level. There is no facility on the beach. If you have health problems it may be wiser to just enjoy the view from the top. Nusa Penida beaches are gorgeous to look at but they aren’t the best for swimming anyways.<\/p>\n

4. Diamond Beach<\/h3>\n

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The next 4 attractions; Diamond Beach, Thousand Island View Point, Rumah Pohon and Atuh Beaches, are conveniently located in one spot.<\/p>\n

Diamond Beach is one of the fantastic beaches of Nusa Penida. I will let the photo speak for itself. There is a warung where you can buy fresh coconuts and snacks on top of the stairs. There is also a place on the beach where you can buy basic things but I would recommend taking care of things before heading down.<\/p>\n

5. Tree House (Rumah Pohon)<\/h3>\n

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\nImagine a humble little tree house built where the earth ends. That’s what it feels like here. There are 3 of them on a steep cliff watching the ocean on the east side of Nusa Penida.\u00a0They are much more in demand than most hotels. Indeed it gets booked out months in advance. You can try to book it<\/a> here. The good news is, you don’t have to stay there to visit and take photos. It is near Diamond Beach if you feel like stopping by.<\/p>\n

6. Atuh Beach<\/h3>\n

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\nDiamond Beach, the tree house and Atuh Beach are very close to each other and make a good day-trip together. Atuh Beach has more facilities then Diamond Beach. You can rent beach beds and eat at the warungs.<\/p>\n

7. Thousand Island (Pulau Seribu)<\/h3>\n

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\nPulau Seribu means\u00a0Thousand Island in Balinese but as you can see there aren’t that many of them. It is pretty much the same view that you see from the tree house. There is a viewpoint and a shrine at the tip of the cliff. To help you get oriented, the first small beach you see in the photo is a no-name beach, the second one is Diamond Beach and the one after that is Atuh Beach but it is left outside the frame here.<\/p>\n

8. Crystal Bay<\/h3>\n

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\nCrystal Bay is where people go if they want to hang out on an easily accessible beach, it is also a good snorkeling spot. There are a bunch of warungs<\/em>, little shacks where they sell food and basic amenities, on the beach so it is hassle-free in every sense. If you don’t like isolated places, Crystal Bay is the liveliest beach around. You can also rent bean bags or sun beds. The warungs also rent snorkeling equipment if you feel like trying.<\/p>\n

9. Palm Road<\/h3>\n

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\nJust as you are approaching Crystal Bay, you pass through a road with tall palm trees on both sides. You can stop for a quick photo.<\/p>\n

10. Manta View Point<\/h3>\n

Manta rays go to cleaning stations where they go to let the other fish eat off their parasites. They have few cleaning stations around Nusa Penida which make here one of the world’s best locations to see these amazing creatures. Since manta rays are huge, sometimes up to 8 meters wide, you don’t even need to get wet to see them. You can just sit at Manta View Point, which is on top a cliff, and watch them swim around.<\/p>\n

11. Diving Or Snorkeling With The Manta Rays<\/h3>\n

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\nWatching the mantas from the viewpoint is very nice but seeing them up close is a thrilling experience. They are huge but gentle creatures. They will just circulate around you gracefully. We suggest you give a chance to this once in a lifetime experience.<\/p>\n

If you have a scuba-diving license\u00a0there are plenty of dive centers on the island. They get booked 1 or 2 days in advance. So make sure to contact them as soon as you get on the island or write them before you get here. Whatsapp is frequently used in Bali to make such an arrangement. If you don’t have a license don’t worry, dive centers also do discovery dives. They also take snorkelers on their dive trips.<\/p>\n

The manta rays are around all year but your best chance of seeing them is\u00a0from March to June<\/strong>. Most schools take divers to Manta Point<\/strong> to see them. Sometimes the visibility isn’t great. Unfortunately, the waste dumped in the ocean circulates around the world and some of it may wash up on shores of Nusa Penida, too.<\/p>\n

The currents can be strong in some spots, so let your dive master know beforehand if it’s been a while since you last drove or you don’t feel comfortable.<\/p>\n

12. Diving With The Mola Molas<\/h3>\n