Nusa Penida Beach

Nusa Penida is an island located in the southeast of Bali, which is separated by Badung Strait. There are also other small islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan near the island. Nusa Penida Island area is famous place for such as Penida Bay, Manta Point, Batu wrapped, Batu Lumbung, Batu Abah, Toyapakeh and Malibu Point.
Nusa Penida can be reached from Sanur by ferry with cost Rp. 23 000 per person, from Kusamba with cost of Rp. 15,000 per person. Whereas if, through the port of Padang Bai Rp. 18,500 people by boat.
Nusa Penida is a dry region with calcareous soil texture. Most residents work as farmers, fishermen and laborers, and others as a trader.
Nusa Penida is part of the global coral triangle. It has many marine biodiversity, especially coral reefs. In addition Nusa Penida has many rare and unique marine animals such as sunfish (oceanic Sunfish), manta rays, turtles (sea turtle), whales and dolphins (cetaceans).
Coral reefs are an important asset for maritime tourism in the island of Bali, Nusa Penida in particular. Another function of coral reefs is as natural protectors of the assault the beach and surf waves. Coral reef is also home to breed, shelter and foraging for fish and other marine biota.
When you are in Nusa Penida, you can also visit some interesting place :
1. Crystal Bay, (take the only small road which heads west from the main road at Sakti village and keep going until you hit the coast.). A stunning white sand beach at Banjar Penida west of Sakti village on the north western coast facing Nusa Ceningan. Perfect clear waters and excellent snorkelling. Lovely white sand beach and a great place for a picnic. A truly idyllic spot and you are likely to have it to yourself apart for the odd local villager and maybe a diveboat offshore.
2. FNPF office, Ped village, ? +62 361 977978, . Office of the Friends of the National Park Foundation in Ped. Learn about the Bali Starling introduction program and other matters of environmental concern on Nusa Penida.
3. Goa Karang Sari (Karangsari or Karangsari Cave), Sampalan/Suana. Large limestone caves on the east coast about 4 kilometres north of Suana village. Find a local to help guide you and bring a flashlight. Some impressive stalactites and other typical limestone formations. The entrance is a short climb from the road level. Of great religious and cultural significance.
4. Pura Penetaran Dalem, Ped village (at Ped village on the main north coast road between Toyapakeh and Sampalan.). An extremely important temple to the Hindu Balinese many of whom make an annual pilgrimage to Nusa Penida specifically to pray here to protect against illness, disease and death. This temple is built on a quite grand scale which makes for something of a contrast with the generally rather austere nature of Nusa Penida.
5. Puncak Mundi (Mundi Hill). The highest point of Nusa Penida at some 521 metres above sea level. Great views from here. This area is also home to an alternative energy facility with wind turbines and a solar panel farm. Puncak Mundi temple perches high on the hill.
6. Pura Batu Medahu and Pura Batu Kuning. Two interesting and stuningly located temples on the east coast road south of Suana. Instead of taking the main road from Suana heading south west, continue on the coast road towards the tiny village of Semaya. You will come to the two temples (Pura Batu Madan first) after about 1.5 km and before you reach Semaya.
7. Sebuluh Waterfall. Waterfall which is impressive during the wet season (only). In the central west of the island close to Batu Madeg village.
8. South Coast Cliffs. The whole southern coast of Nusa Penida has spectacular, high white limestone cliffs which will simply take your breath away. Even by the standards of Nusa Penida, the southern quarter is remote and inaccessible. The roads are difficult and in places distinctly hairy. But once you get there it will all seem worthwhile. Some of the karst formations are really dramatic as are the numerous offshore pinnacles. Try anywhere along the south coast from Pendem, around Bakung Cape to the coast west of Batu Madeg. Allow plenty of time as the chances are you will get lost at some stage.

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