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Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida is a rugged limestone island off Bali's southeast coast, famous for dramatic clifftop viewpoints like Kelingking and Broken Beach, turquoise bays, and manta ray dive sites. Its rough, sparsely developed interior and coastline feel far removed from mainland Bali despite being only a short boat ride away.

Getting thereThere is no airport on Nusa Penida — travelers fly into Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) near Denpasar, then take a taxi to the coast and board a fast boat, most commonly from Sanur (with Padang Bai/Kusamba as alternatives), for the ~30–45 minute crossing to the island's harbors.
How long to stayMost visitors spend ~2-3 days on Nusa Penida, enough time to cover the island's east and west coast viewpoints and beaches without rushing between sights on its winding, hilly roads.

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Frequently asked questions about Nusa Penida

How do I get to Nusa Penida?

There is no airport on Nusa Penida — travelers fly into Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) near Denpasar, then take a taxi to the coast and board a fast boat, most commonly from Sanur (with Padang Bai/Kusamba as alternatives), for the ~30–45 minute crossing to the island's harbors.

How many days should I spend in Nusa Penida?

Most visitors spend ~2-3 days on Nusa Penida, enough time to cover the island's east and west coast viewpoints and beaches without rushing between sights on its winding, hilly roads.

What is Nusa Penida known for?

Nusa Penida is a rugged limestone island off Bali's southeast coast, famous for dramatic clifftop viewpoints like Kelingking and Broken Beach, turquoise bays, and manta ray dive sites. Its rough, sparsely developed interior and coastline feel far removed from mainland Bali despite being only a short boat ride away.

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