Bored with the beaches on the island of Bali? Try to cross to Nusa Penida!
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On vacation to Bali, the beach is one of the main destinations that you can't miss. However, if you want to explore other beaches that are no less interesting, try crossing to Nusa Penida. This island, which is located southeast of the main island of Bali, offers a variety of beaches and tourist attractions that are a pity to miss. To get here, you can take a speed boat from Sanur Beach. The travel time is fairly short, only about 45 minutes. Want to know what's going on in Nusa Penida? Here are recommendations for tourist spots!
Kelingking Beach
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Talking about Nusa Penida, Kelingking Beach is the most popular place on the island. How could it not be, the beauty of the cliff itself is a landmark for Nusa Penida. When viewed from above, Kelingking Beach looks like a T-Rex dinosaur, so this place is often referred to as T-Rex Bay. You will enter the Kelingking Beach area from the top of the cliff. If you want to play on the beach, you have to go down the stairs which are quite steep. Make sure you're careful when you go down, OK?
Angel’s Billabong
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The next tourist destination in Nusa Penida is Angel's Billabong. This place is a natural pool that directly faces the open sea. When the water is receding, this pool looks very beautiful. However, it should be noted that you are not advised to swim when the sea conditions are high because you can be swept away by the waves. Its location on a cliff can make it difficult for you to return.
Diamond Beach
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Similar to Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach also offers views of the blue sea from a high cliff. The only difference, is where you are also not advised to swim because the waves are quite big and there are lots of rocks under the sea. However, you can still enjoy the view from the top of the cliff, or go down to the beach and enjoy the warm Balinese sun.
Tembeling
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This one tourist spot consists of a primary forest with a natural pool on the seafront. Tembeling can be considered rarely visited by tourists in general. This is because access to Tembeling is quite challenging. However, your efforts will pay off with beautiful natural scenery and a romantic atmosphere.
Crystal Bay
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Crystal Bay is a beach located in a bay. This beach has the friendliest waves if you want to swim in the sea. The distance is only about 15 minutes from Toyapakeh Port, making it easy to reach when you just arrived at Nusa Penida or on your way back to Bali via the port. On the beach, there are also many stalls offering snacks and fresh drinks to accompany your relaxing time here. One thing is sure, the scenery on this beach is no less fantastic.