Indonesia: Nusa Penida

Date: April 4 to 7th, 2025

Nusa Penida is a small island located to the west of Bali. I took a long ferry from Pedang Bai to take my motorcycle with me. It's a popular tourist destination for various attractions such as sunset points, Broken Bridge, Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, and snorkeling with stingrays. On this trip, I decided to avoid water sports since I'm not a strong swimmer, so I concentrated on four main attractions.

Broken Bridge is approximately a 30-minute ride from the city center and attracts many tourists. You'll also encounter honeymooners from India here. Had I known about the heavy crowds beforehand, I might have reconsidered visiting, but it still provides some lovely views.

KelingKing Beach is located near Broken Bridge and is about a 40-minute ride from the main city. This beach is stunning, but be prepared for a lot of tourists. It's best to visit early in the morning with a packed lunch, hike down the hill, and swim in the ocean. Once you're tired, you can relax and enjoy your lunch. I could easily spend 4 hours here taking in the breathtaking views. The hike down takes about 40 minutes, and the hike back up takes another 40 minutes. The trail is steep, so extra caution is needed. The ocean currents are very strong, so be careful while swimming.

The following day, I visited Diamond Beach. This time, I ensured I arrived early to avoid the crowds, and it paid off. The beach was nearly empty, allowing me to relax significantly. It offers stunning views, and once again, the ocean currents are rough. Wonderful place for having lunch with your besties.

Tembling Forest & Natural Spring is a fantastic spot for picnics and relaxation. It's not heavily visited by tourists due to its distance from the main road. The journey to this natural spring pool can be a bit tricky, but it's an exciting ride. Once you arrive, it's delightful to lounge in the pool and watch the waves approach.

View of Mount Agung from Nusa Penida.

What my OMAD cooking duirng the stay and Last day in the Nusa Penida

Incident: On the first day of my stay, I arrived with my helmet, but the next day it was missing. I asked the hosts, but they had no information. We checked the CCTV cameras, but there were none in the parking area. The hosts contacted other guests to see if anyone had taken it, but no one had. At this point, I was quite anxious because throughout this trip, I had lost various clothes at different locations, making me question if I was experiencing memory loss. Eventually, one of the guests responded, admitting that he had taken the helmet, thinking it was a hotel rental.

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