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    Nusa Lembongan

    Nusa Lembongan is a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida. White bays, mangroves, seaweed farms, and a relaxed island life define it, and the neighboring island Nusa Ceningan is accessible via a yellow suspension bridge.

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    Nusa Lembongan is a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida. White bays, mangroves, seaweed farms, and a relaxed island life define it, and the neighboring island Nusa Ceningan is accessible via a yellow suspension bridge.
    Nusa Lembongan is about four kilometers long and can be crossed by scooter in half an hour. In the northwest is the main town of Jungutbatu, offering a harbor, accommodations, and views of Agung; in the southwest are the bays Mushroom Bay, Dream Beach, and Sandy Bay. To the northeast, mangroves line the coast; in the south, a yellow bridge leads over to Nusa Ceningan. The island is more relaxed than Bali, but well-developed for tourism, with dive schools, beach bars, and accommodations for all budgets. Many use it as a base for trips to Nusa Penida.

    Sights in Nusa Lembongan

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Devil's Tear
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    Attraction

    Devil's Tear

    Southwestern rocky coast where waves crash into caves and crevices, sending spray high into the air. Particularly popular at sunset. Stay back from the edge; the rocks are wet and slippery.
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    Blue Lagoon (Nusa Ceningan)
    Attraction

    Blue Lagoon (Nusa Ceningan)

    Rocky cove on neighboring Ceningan island with turquoise water. Brave souls leap from the cliff into the sea; high waves make it dangerous.
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    Mangrove wood
    Attraction

    Mangrove wood

    Mangroves on the northeast coast with channels, through which fishermen pole visitors in shallow boats. At the fringes are snorkeling spots with clear water.
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    Yellow Bridge (Jembatan Kuning)
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    Yellow Bridge (Jembatan Kuning)

    Narrow suspension bridge connecting Lembongan and Ceningan, for pedestrians and scooters only. Below, at low tide, seaweed farms are visible.
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    Sights in Nusa Lembongan

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Devil's Tear
    User:(WT-shared) Burmesedays / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
    Attraction

    1Devil's Tear

    Southwestern rocky coast where waves crash into caves and crevices, sending spray high into the air. Particularly popular at sunset. Stay back from the edge; the rocks are wet and slippery.
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    Blue Lagoon (Nusa Ceningan)
    Attraction

    2Blue Lagoon (Nusa Ceningan)

    Rocky cove on neighboring Ceningan island with turquoise water. Brave souls leap from the cliff into the sea; high waves make it dangerous.
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    Mangrove wood
    Attraction

    3Mangrove wood

    Mangroves on the northeast coast with channels, through which fishermen pole visitors in shallow boats. At the fringes are snorkeling spots with clear water.
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    Yellow Bridge (Jembatan Kuning)
    Jenni / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

    4Yellow Bridge (Jembatan Kuning)

    Narrow suspension bridge connecting Lembongan and Ceningan, for pedestrians and scooters only. Below, at low tide, seaweed farms are visible.
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    Restaurants in Nusa Lembongan

    1

    Dapur Kecil

    Small restaurant on Jungutbatu's main street, offering Indonesian and international cuisine.
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    Soka Warung

    Warung in the southwest of the island with Balinese and Indonesian dishes.
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    Bali Eco Deli

    Café in Jungutbatu with vegetarian breakfast, bowls, juices, and coffee.
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    Food and Drink

    Most places are in Jungutbatu and by the bays in the southwest.

    Warungs with Nasi Campur

    Village eateries serve Indonesian dishes at low prices, often with fish caught that morning.

    Sunset lounge bars

    On the west coast and on Ceningan, bars overlook the sunset over Bali.

    Culture & Character

    From Seaweed to TourismUntil the 2010s, many families on Lembongan and Ceningan lived from cultivating seaweed in shallow underwater gardens between the islands. With growing tourism, many farmers have transitioned, but some fields are still cultivated and can be observed at low tide.The yellow suspension bridge to Ceningan collapsed in October 2016 during a ceremony, killing nine people. It has since been rebuilt. As on Bali, Hindu temples and offerings shape daily life; in Jungutbatu stands the Pura Puseh temple.

    Arrival and on the way

    Getting ThereFrom Sanur: Fast boats to Jungut Batu in 30 to 35 minutes, landing usually directly on the beach. Tickets via baliferries.com, sanurharbour.com, or 12go.asia.To Nusa Penida: Local boats depart from the Yellow Bridge to Toyapakeh in about 20 minutes, departing when full, the last boat around 4 PM.Getting Around the IslandGetting Around: Scooters and bicycles are common, along with open pick-up trucks as taxis. The roads are narrow and sometimes steep.Ceningan: Accessible via the Yellow Bridge only on foot or by scooter.

    Outings & Activities

    Manta Rays and Reefs

    Snorkelling tours lead to Manta Bay and Manta Point off Nusa Penida, as well as to reefs around Lembongan.

    Mangroves

    In the northeast, boats or kayaks go through the channels of the mangrove forest, best at high tide.

    Surfing

    Off Jungutbatu, the waves Shipwrecks, Lacerations, and Playgrounds break over the reef, depending on your skill level.

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    Nusa Penida

    Nusa Penida

    Nusa Penida, southeast of Bali, is a barren limestone island with spectacular cliffs. Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, and the manta rays off Manta Point attract day visitors, while the island's interior remains rural.
    Sanur

    Sanur

    Sanur, on the southern east coast, is one of Bali's oldest resorts. An offshore reef keeps the waves at bay; a beach promenade connects hotels, Warungs, and fishing boats. From here, boats depart for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
    Sidemen
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    Sidemen

    Sidemen is located in a valley in eastern Bali, overlooked by the Gunung Agung volcano. Terraced rice fields, Songket weaving workshops, and quiet villages make the valley an alternative to bustling Ubud.
    Ubud
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    Ubud

    Ubud, in the highlands of Gianyar, is considered Bali's cultural center. Palace, temples, art museums, and evening dance performances are close by, surrounded by rice terraces and river valleys.
    Seminyak
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    Seminyak

    Seminyak on the southwest coast is Bali's district for boutiques, restaurants, and beach clubs. The wide sandy beach merges seamlessly into Legian and Kuta, the sunset over the Indian Ocean is the daily ritual.