Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida is a large island southeast of Bali and the main island of the Nusa Islands group. It is separated from mainland Bali by the Badung Strait and is connected by fast boats and traditional marine transport.

What you find there

Visitors find villages, Hindu temples, limestone cliffs, beaches, caves, hills, viewpoints and marine sites. Nusa Penida is also connected with Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, which together form an island destination south of Bali.

Island history and ecology

The island has a distinct dry landscape, traditional villages and important religious sites. Its surrounding waters include coral reefs, manta ray habitat and coastal ecosystems, while the interior contains farms and limestone hills.

Visiting

Boat crossings depend on weather and sea conditions, and roads can be rural or steep. Visitors should follow local transport, temple and marine-area guidance. Public sources locate Nusa Penida in Klungkung, Bali.