Nusa Penida guidebook
Food scene
Sunny cafe penida
Jalan Raya Toya Pakeh - PedA fine spot if you are looking for Indonesian and Western food.
Penida Colada Beach Bar
Jl. Ped-Buyuk
Fullmoon Bar & Restaurant
Jalan Ped - BuyukThis place is a must to visit if you are in Nusa Penida. But be careful and prepare yourself if you plan to go all the way down.
It takes around 40 min to go down and a little faster up depending on how busy the path is. The path are dangerous and not well taken care of.
Do the trekking either on the morning on late in the afternoon.
Bring at least 1,5L water per person and wear proper shoes and forget about going barefoot or in flip flops.
51 locals recommend
Kelingking Beach
This place is a must to visit if you are in Nusa Penida. But be careful and prepare yourself if you plan to go all the way down.
It takes around 40 min to go down and a little faster up depending on how busy the path is. The path are dangerous and not well taken care of.
Do the trekking either on the morning on late in the afternoon.
Bring at least 1,5L water per person and wear proper shoes and forget about going barefoot or in flip flops.
Sightseeing
Atuh Beach is a hidden beach on Nusa Penida that will take your breath away with its clifftop vistas. It’s a little tricky to get to but you won’t regret it.
24 locals recommend
Atuh Beach
Atuh Beach is a hidden beach on Nusa Penida that will take your breath away with its clifftop vistas. It’s a little tricky to get to but you won’t regret it.
Paradise. But it can be difficult access for some people. Quite busy beach but definitely worth to see it! Please note there is no access to the beach on high tide!
6 locals recommend
Diamond Beach Nusa Penida
Paradise. But it can be difficult access for some people. Quite busy beach but definitely worth to see it! Please note there is no access to the beach on high tide!
Sightseeing
There is a short walk from the parking with a few shops. The most photogenic locations will have a line so be patient and allow everyone to take that uploadable shot. Try and go as close to the rocks as possible but be mindful of powerful waves.
21 locals recommend
Angel's Billabong
There is a short walk from the parking with a few shops. The most photogenic locations will have a line so be patient and allow everyone to take that uploadable shot. Try and go as close to the rocks as possible but be mindful of powerful waves.
One of the "must-visit" beach in Nusa Penida. This beach is the closest beach (compared to others that you have to travel around 30 mins, but here it's typical 15 mins). This is the biggest selling points of this beach, closest to reach from the port.
22 locals recommend
Crystal Bay Nusa Penida
One of the "must-visit" beach in Nusa Penida. This beach is the closest beach (compared to others that you have to travel around 30 mins, but here it's typical 15 mins). This is the biggest selling points of this beach, closest to reach from the port.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Get a car and driver
The road is not well build in Nusa Penida. If you wish to go around it is best to get a car and a driver who knows where to go. The signal in touristic are works well, but when you go a little further out the GPS might work slow to show you a direction.
Don't miss
The snorkeling and sightseeing
most of the beach in Nusa Penida takes some effort to get to. Sightseeing from the cliff is the way to go. If you try to go down to every each beaches you need to understand the tide, as some of the beaches a re not accessible during high tide. Staying for 2/3 nights might be ideal to discover the whole island.
Customs and culture
Common words
Selamat Pagi - Good morning
Selamat malam - Good night
Terima kasih - Thank you
Berapa - How much?
Ways to save
Save on consumption!
- Eat local
- Get to the beach club during happy hour
Book before you go
Accommodation and transportation
During high season the island is packed. Book your accommodation in advance is as important as booking your transfer. Please note that October 11th is Ocean Silent Day, and water activity is prohibited. That includes the boat transfer.
What to pack
Carry in your travel bag
Brings:
- Flip flop (a must).
- Sunscreen
- Book / E-book
- Swim wear
- Sunglasses
- Mosquito Spray
- Personal medicine (medical service is very limited on the island)
- Phone (for camera, navigation, and flashlight at night)
- Cash (most places doesn't have card machine)
Traveling with kids
Travel with your baby
Nusa Penida is a remote island. Everything is very limited. If you are travelling with kids, here is what you need to have in your travel bag:
- Milk formula (stock up your particular milk formula because the island doesn't have them all)
- Milk box
- Hypoallergenic diapers and diaper cream. It is that important since the island is pretty humid.
- Lotion, sunscreen and mosquito cream
- Change of clothes multiply by 3
- Blanket
- Baby eucalyptus oil (form the warmth)
- Thermos (for hot water)
- Instant baby food
- Carrier
To sterilised the bottle:
You can boil/steam the bottles.