NUSA
PENIDA
INDONESIA
AN
ISLAND FORGOTTEN BY TIME
Nusa
Penida is a treasure between Bali and Lombok islands. Scenic island
of natural beauty, where ragged and dramatic coastline as well as
rough roads protect it from too many visitors. It is accessible to
those visitors that are willing to experience some hardship exploring it by boat. And it is worth it. The pristine waters full of
fish and manta rays offer amazing diving. Not easily accessible
beaches, requiring some hours hike, are not heavily populated.
The accommodation for visitors is bungalows
and villas but day tours from nearby Bali are becoming popular as
well. It takes just over half an hour to reach Nusa Penida by fast
boat.The trip is an adventure in itself with water braking on deck,
currents and waves on a windy day can make the short passage rough.
Driving
on Nusa Penida requires skill. Access to one of the major
attractions, Crystal Bay is through hilly landscape and many pot
holes. And so is travelling further afield to Angel's Billabong and
Broken Beach. In spite of possible rough seas and bad roads on the
island, the visit to Nusa Penida is an absolute must. The scenery and
atmosphere create a worthwhile experience.
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