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Top 10 Must-Visit places in Nusa Penida
Welcome to Nusa Penida, the island that holds the palm of the most beautiful Indonesian spot. With its rich and quite untouched nature and unspoiled essence of the island lying away from standard tourist destinations in Indonesia, Nusa Penida offers its guests an unbelievable blend of spectacular landscapes, natural hospitality, and attractions.
As the hosts of Nusa Penida deluxe yacht manufacture, Fortune Yachts Bali welcomes you to discover the magical world of local sites and attractions. Let’s explore its secret spots and extraordinary opportunities for tourists to help you plan your next yacht vacation with a focus on this already-not-secluded island.
Nusa Penida at a Glance
First, what is so special about Nusa Penida? You can tell us that it is not the most popular one among Indonesian archipelago islands, and you can tell it is not as hype as Bali, and it is not even the biggest and the most infrastructure-saturated one.
Nusa Penida is a small satellite island just 12 km southeast of Bali. Its area of 202 square kilometres hosts only 48K of population. Yet, the main charm of this place is hidden in its brilliant combo of nature sites, pristine coral reefs, and hidden sacred places.
We recommend that you stay in Nusa Penida for a couple of days to enjoy all its beauty. With this small guide by Fortune Yachts Bali, you can design your custom plan for your unforgettable Nusa Penida adventure based on our top-10 amenities we want to share with you.
Beaches, Snorkelling Spots, and Hidden Temples: 10 Things to Do on Nusa Penida
Let’s be honest, Nusa Penida is not a trendy party place. Its charm is based on its exceptional views, not on its nightlife and shopping opportunities. The specifics of this island require tourists to plan their transportation thoroughly to move across the island and chase the best views. This means the best idea is to get there by yacht, and optionally rent a bike or hire a driver to travel the island’s rough roads and trails.
As for the accommodation on the island, there are a couple of well-developed areas with hotels and restaurants in the vicinity of Crystal Bay and Tayapakeh Harbour. Yet, if you own a deluxe yacht, no accommodation problems occur for you, as staying on board sometimes provides you with even more comfort than the most luxurious Nusa Penida hotel. For visitors seeking tranquillity and exceptional relaxation, there is, however, a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the wild. We do not add this site to the top 10 list, yet, we should mention it because it is the most unusual accommodation idea ever. So, if you want to feel a full connection with nature, here is Rumah Pohon Molenteng, the tree house where tourists can enjoy the calmness and harmony of Nusa Penida.
Although this island is the least developed among the Nusas, the sites you can visit on Nusa Penida are definitely worth your effort to get to them!
As a real bounty for beach lovers, this island’s main treasures are its beaches in their innocence. So, let’s start with the best ones among them.
- Nusa Penida’s Atuh Beach is a gem in the crown of local beach sites. Hidden between the mountains, this beach amazes with its turquoise waters and crystal-white sand shores. Atuh Beach is a secluded spot with the shape of a small bay where you can stay for a while, enjoying silence, calmness, and initial beauty. Besides swimming and snorkelling, you can enjoy an unusual rock formation towering over the water, rent a lounge chair and have a drink right at the beach.
- Atuh Beach’s sibling, fabulous Diamond Beach, is right in its neighbourhood, so you can change your impressions of Nusa Penida beach time by moving from one of these locations to another. Being a bit bigger and well-known to tourists, Diamond Beach is quite a lively place where you can get more joy than calmness.
- The T-Rex Viewpoint at Kelingking Beach is the next spot you shouldn’t miss during your Nusa Penida adventure. If you are looking for an Instagrammable site, this viewpoint with the limestone cliff resembling a T. rex is your must-see destination. We recommend that you plan your visit there before sunrise to meet a new day at the most spectacular point of the island.
- Here are also a couple of beaches located so close to one another that you can visit them simultaneously. These are Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong. Two natural wonders await you there. Once you get there, you can refresh in an Angel’s Billabong rock pool (if it is not a rough season yet) and then walk to the Broken Beach’s unbelievable natural arch view, where the ocean flows through a huge cove. Just walk this natural-crafted bridge, shoot your best photos, as you get the best sea views and panoramas of the coastal part of Nusa Penida from this point.
- One more Instagrammable spot with the calmest and most relaxed atmosphere on Nusa Penida is its Tembeling Beach. It is a small coastal piece of land where whimsical ocean water has crafted a natural pool surrounded by spectacular nature, where you can soak in the water with no risks of rough ocean waves. Besides, there is a big swing you can ride to feel flying above the waves.
- Snorkelling spots in the northwest part of Nusa Penida are what may delight you the most, even if you are not an experienced snorkelling enthusiast. There are three iconic snorkelling spots in the area: Manta Bay with its scenic views, Gamat Bay with the most diverse marine life waiting for you, and the Wall, which offers an extraordinary snorkelling experience. So, just get your gear, hire a vehicle, and spend a day devoted to snorkelling on Nusa Penida.
- If you want to explore the inland wonders of the island, there are the best opportunities for your wish to come true if you decide to visit the Guyangan waterfall. Here you won’t see a giant and overwhelming power of water, like at Niagara Falls, yet the whole trip to this spot is an adventure. First, you can tickle your nerves by walking a thin zigzag cliffside trail with stony staircases running to the waterfall. Yet it is worth spending time, as a spectacular waterfall and a hidden ancient temple with a natural pool await you when you descend.
- Exploring sacred spots of Nusa Penida: Goa Giri Putri. Your trip to Nusa Penida won’t be complete without visiting the sacred cave temple of Goa Giri Putri. Hidden in a secluded limestone cave, this temple attracts with a magical atmosphere of calmness and enlightenment. It is carved in stone, originally decorated, and locals believe it has supernatural features, so, probably, it can make your secret desire come true if you pray here. The only notification is that you need to hide your legs and wear a sarong before entering Goa Giri Putri. Fortunately, you can rent traditional dresses at the temple entrance.
- Nusa Penida’s Teletubbies Hill is more about a pinch of joy and childish liveliness. If you are a millennial who grew up watching the famous Teletubbies TV show, this spot will delight you, as its vivid colours and vibrant greenery are truly amazing. We cannot say that this is a must-visit spot, yet, if you drive somewhere around it, take a breath of nostalgia for your childhood looking at the famous TV series location.
- Of course, we cannot miss in this review the fabulous Nusa Penida diving spots. Along with Nusa Lembongan, this island is considered Bali’s best diving site. Here you can try your hand at marine tourism, enjoy scuba diving and explore the diversity of underwater life. And the best site for diving on Nusa Penida is, no doubt, Manta Point. Its name speaks for itself, as it hosts one of the biggest manta ray populations worldwide. Here you can dive to watch the graceful manta rays floating through the waters close to you. With its regular manta ray population, Manta Point offers the greatest biodiversity for divers. Bamboo sharks, octopuses, stingrays, and snappers are common there, and you can see them during your dive. Please consider in advance that you need to get your scuba diver’s certificate to book your diving tour on Nusa Penida.
Bottom Line
Although Nusa Penida’s touristic potential is only beginning to be explored today, it has its charm in its untouched beauty. The development of the island as a tourist spot began in 2016, and since that time, Nusa Penida has preserved its harmonious paradise-like sites while adding a pinch of comfort to them.
Its gorgeous beaches with clear waters and crystal sands, its rocks and cliffs that form fantastic landscapes, and its exceptional potential for marine tourism make this spot one of the most promising. Besides, the touch of traditional Indonesian culture makes your visit even more authentic. Do not miss a chance to visit local temples and sacred spots while moving from one beach to another, taking motorbike rides, or enjoying snorkelling and diving tours.
If Bali cannot surprise you with its tailored and polished tourist sites, just move to Nusa Penida, a gem hidden just a couple of kilometres from Bali. Here, you can get the brightest emotions from exceptional natural sites and the best marine activities. We offer you not to wait and to explore this unique destination while it is in its prime of innocence and authenticity.