Nusa Penida is the largest of the 3 Nusa islands that are located southeast of Bali across the Badung Strait, at a distance of 20 km (45 mins by boat) from Sanur. The various other two Nusa islands are Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. From an administrative point of view the Nusa islands come from the Klungkung regency, which was the previous center of the Gelgel Dynasty.
Places of interest
Goa Karang Sari— at the eastern coastline of Nusa Penida near Sampalan, regarding 4km north of Suana village, are some intriguing limestone caves that are of spiritual and social value. To reach the caves you need to do a brief climb. You will need a regional overview to bring you there, Do not neglect to bring a flashlight.
Puncak Mundi is with its 521 metres above water level the highest point of Nusa Penida and uses great views over the island and over the sea. A temple bases on the top of a hillside. In this area you will also discover alternate energy centers with wind generators and solar panels.
Sebuluh Waterfall lies beside Cacah Town (part of Sebuluh), regarding 5 kilometres from Batu Madeg town.
Pura Batu Medahu and Pura Batu Kuning are fascinating holy places, at spectacular areas on road along the eastern coastline south of Suana. Advance the minor road to the little town of Semaya and you will certainly come to Pura Batu Madan initially, after about 1.5 kilometres and prior to you reach Semaya.
Pura Dalem Peed— according to the Lontar Babad Dalem the Pura Dalem Peed was constructed in the 14th Century, at once that individuals of Nusa Penida rebelled against the profession of King Dalem Waturenggong of the Gelgel Dynasty. This temple is essential to all Hindus of Bali. A number of them do a yearly pilgramage to this temple to offer and pray for defense against health problem and conditions.
South coast cliffs— The remote and private south coast of Nusa Penida has high and amazing white limestone high cliffs with spectacular panoramas over the sea. The roads around nevertheless are really bad so be prepared when you plan to go there, but it will definitely be worth your initiatives as soon as you are there. There are lots of birds here which makes this area a heaven for birdwatchers.
When to Traveling to Nusa Penida
The climate in Nusa Penida is virtually the like southern Bali, which indicates wet summers and dry winters. Temperature levels are constantly cozy throughout the year though the summer season humidity does make the island really feel “stickier” and a lot more warm.
Nusa Penida is in fact a bit extra dry contrasted to it’s community, Nusa Lembongan. Like Uluwatu and the Bukit Peninsula, which has to do with the very same latitude, Nusa Penida typically gets leftovers from the north rainstorms. Recently, this aridity has ended up being more of a problem as boosted tourist is causing even more water intake. You ought to always be doing this while vacationing in Bali, however please stay clear of wasting water on Penida.
Whilst a lot of Bali is still accessible during the wet season, I do not think that taking a trip to Nusa Penida throughout this moment would certainly be ideal. For one, the boats from Bali to Nusa Penida will frequently be interrupted by storms and rough seas. For an additional, I can’t also visualize what the currently shitty roads on Penida may resemble after hefty rain.
If you do make it to Penida during the wet period, you will certainly reap the benefits of less expensive accommodation costs. Simply see to it that there are resorts on Nusa Penida that are still open.
If you wish to go diving in Nusa Penida, there is most definitely a right to time to visit. Nusa Penida’s two most popular marine animals– mantas and mola mola– come out throughout winter season. Peak months for mantas are April/May and mola is August/September.
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