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Nusa Lembongan Tourism
One of Nusa Penida district's three tropical islands, Nusa Lembongan is a spectacular island wrapped by sheltered white-sand beaches and the sparkling Indian Ocean. Traditionally attracting vacationers, surfers and backpackers, the island is home to scenic resorts, high hills dashed with jungles, coral reefs and epic dive sites. With a vivid aqua blue colour, the water is some of the clearest you will find in and around Bali.
Some of the most popular ways to explore Nusa Lembongan are to go surfing and boat cruising on the famous Shipwrecks break of Lembongan itself. Other popular activities include snorkelling with manta rays and turtles at Dream Beach, hiking the mangrove forests along Mushroom Bay, and seeking blessings at the islet's Hindu temples. Along the track to the mangroves are fantastic local warungs or taverns selling fresh grilled fish.
Where shorelines get crumpled by limestone cliffs, the dramatic cave formations of Devil's Tears and the Blue Lagoon Waterfalls create scenic picnic and swimming spots. Nusa Lembongan's other main beaches include Jungut Batu and Sunset Beach. The island's population centre is Lembongan Village in the southern interior, where one can find homes of many traditional island families, chic nightclubs and bars, coffee shops and restaurants.
Must Know Before You Travel to Nusa Lembongan
- Ferry to Nusa Lembongan: The only way to reach Nusa Lembongan from Bali is by ferry or speedboat. Sanur and Kusamba are the main piers from Bali, where ferries and boats can be availed to get to Nusa Lembongan. It costs around IDR 20,000 one way per person
- Advance Booking: It is important to book accommodation before reaching the island as the best rooms are not likely to be available instantly.
- Many up-market hotels are located on secluded beaches, with guests having to walk up to the entrance.
- Carry Cash: Travelers are advised to carry plenty of cash as there are no ATM machines on the island.
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Food in Nusa Lembongan
Stand-alone eateries are not very common in Nusa Lembongan, while every hotel comes with an attached restaurant or cafe. Non-staying guests can also visit these restaurants and cafes. Some of the best places to eat while on the island are -
1. Linda Bungalows
This is a budget eatery where one can enjoy an American breakfast. It is known for beef burgers and huge-sized pancakes.
2. Sandy Bay Beach Club
This club is located on Sunset Beach, where the diners enjoy a sumptuous meal while gazing at the spectacular view.
3. Pondok Baruna Warung
This one offers traditional Indonesian fare, with the Bregedel (corn chips) and the spiced Babi Bumbu Bali (pork curry) being hot favourites.
Getting Around Nusa Lembongan
- Walking through the length and breadth of Nusa Lembongan is the best way to explore it fully.
- A walk along the coast offers a breathtaking view with many pedestrians making sure to walk in the evening to watch the magnificent sunset.
- Many tourists also find it convenient to rent bicycles from IDR 20,000 to IDR 30,000 to tour the island.
- Motorcycles are also available for rent but can be an unnecessary expense as the island has rugged terrain in parts, with the entire area 4 kilometres end to end.
- Travellers wishing to go to Mushroom Bay from Jungut Batu need to negotiate with boatmen, with most willing to take the tourists to and fro for IDR 50,000 or less.
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- The Island of Nusa Lembongan is easily accessible from many points in Bali, like Sanur beach, Serangan Harbour and Benoa Harbour.
- It is also accessible from Nusa Penida, Gili Islands and Lombok.
- There are many fast boat services from these points to Nusa Lembongan.
- The ferry timings depend on the tides.
- The fast boat services from Sanur in Bali take around half an hour to reach the destination.
- There are a few slow boats starting from Padangbai, East Bali as well. These are cheaper alternatives with the ride lasting 1.5 hours.
- Many of these fast boat services have an online presence, and tickets can be booked well in advance online.
- Travellers can check the live availability of seats online on ‘Gilibookings’ or ‘Gilitickets’.
How to reach Nusa Lembongan by waterways
From Serangan Harbour, there are multiple ferry or fast boat operators to Lembongan. Marina Sriknadi, Semaya One, Bluewater Express, Gilitranfers are some of the service providers at Serangan Harbour.
Benoa Harbour is also one of the accessible points to Nusa Lembingan. Many cruises depart from this point to Lembongan. Some of the cruise companies are Bali Hai Cruises, Bounty Cruises, Island Explorer Cruises and more.
Public boats and chartered boats can be taken to reach Nusa Lembongan from Nusa Penida. These boats operate daily and leave from Toyapakeh and sometimes Buyuk Harbour.
Local transport in Nusa Lembongan
Motorbikes can also be rented and are widely available on the island. Sometimes the locals are ready to give you a ride on their motorbikes for a fee.
Four wheelers are not entertained on the island. The only four-wheelers seen here are pick-up trucks working for hotels and guest-houses. If you are planning to ferry in a four wheeler, then you need special permission with a valid reason from the village authorities of the island.
From Jungut Batu village, local boatmen sometimes are ready to give a boat ride to individual tourists or an individual group of tourists for a fee till Mushroom Bay.
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