3 Exciting Activities at Crystal Beach Nusa Penida
Bali's allure lies in its stunning and captivating beaches. Among the myriad of beaches in Bali, Crystal Beach Nusa Penida stands out as one of the must-visit destinations when holidaying on the Island of the Gods. So what does this beach have to offer?
Well, true to its name, this beach boasts crystal clear waters. There are many activities you can enjoy here. But before you do, find out more about the location of this beach, how to get there, how much it costs to get there and what it has to offer.
Tickets, location and directions to Crystal Beach
Pantai yang air lautnya sangat jernih ini berada di Desa Sakti, Klungkung, Nusa Penida. Dari pulau utama Bali, wisatawan yang ingin menuju ke Crystal Bay wajib menyeberang terlebih dahulu sebelum melanjutkan dengan kendaraan darat. Rute yang bisa diikuti ada di bawah ini.
- Gunakan fast boat untuk mencapai Pelabuhan Banjar Nyuh maupun Toya Pakeh yang berada di sisi barat Nusa Penida. Wisatawan bisa berangkat dari Pelabuhan Tradisional Kusamba, Pelabuhan Sanur, maupun Pelabuhan Padang Bai. Harga tiket fast boat adalah Rp 90.000.
- Setelah sampai di pelabuhan yang lokasinya di sisi barat Pulau Nusa Penida, wisatawan bisa menempuh perjalanan darat menggunakan mobil atau motor sewaan menuju ke Crystal Beach Nusa Penida.
Jauh lebih praktis jika pengunjung berangkat dengan travel agent. Semua pengaturan transportasi dari pulau utama hingga ke Nusa Penida, Crystal Bay, dan berbagai tempat wisata lainnya sudah termasuk dalam paket dan pengunjung tidak perlu memikirkan rute maupun transportasi.
Seperti di Pantai Kuta, pengunjung Crystal Bay juga boleh masuk ke area pantai tanpa perlu membayar tiket masuk. Tapi jika pengunjung datang dengan membawa kendaraan pribadi, ada biaya parkir yang harus ditanggung, yaitu hanya sebesar Rp 5.000 saja.
Snorkeling Spots in Crystal Bay Nusa Penida
Snorkeling equipment can be rented here for IDR 50k (~$3 USD), and the coral should be quite good if you venture further out, but be careful as we’ve heard the sea currents in this bay can be a bit unpredictable at certain points.
In general, there are many traditional boats anchored in the bay for you to board.
Discover the Temples at Crystal Beach Nusa Penida
There’s a small rocky island with a few trees in the middle of the bay, but access for tourists is limited because there’s an old Hindu temple on top of it.
There’s also a temple on the main beach surrounded by palm trees that makes for a cool photo spot, and you can enter if you’re dressed appropriately (wearing a sarong).
Relax and Enjoy the Ocean at Crystal Beach
Our first visit to Crystal Bay was in 2017, back when Penida was a quieter island and still in the process of being discovered by tourists.
When we flew a small drone over the ocean and saw boats from a distance, while several local children gathered to watch.
The beach here is pretty crowded with tourists now, but it's still worth a stop for a look or a bit of relaxation.
3 Exciting Activities You Can Do at The Crystal Beach in Nusa Penida
This crystal clear beach welcomes visitors with several interesting activities. During your visit to Crystal Bay, there are many fun activities that can be done. A few exciting activities that are suitable to do at this beach include:
Scuba diving or snorkeling
Scuba diving and snorkeling are even more enjoyable at this beach as the seawater is very clear. Under the clear blue water there are beautiful coral reefs and all kinds of lovely underwater creatures. There are also all kinds of sea creatures and fish that are ready to greet the visitors.
All the sea creatures can be seen very clearly thanks to the crystal-clear water. At Crystal Beach Nusa Penida, we kindly ask you not to bring any food into the sea and not to feed the sea animals. This is part of the effort to keep the seawater clean.
Crystal Bay Point
After enjoying the fresh water and ready to explore the area around Crystal Bay, visitors can head to a point that offers a complete view of the beautiful bay. To reach this point, visitors have to climb hundreds of steps.
But after arriving tired at the top of the hill, visitors will not be sorry. From the top of the hill you will see a beautiful group of homelands, temples, beautiful green hills and fresh blue sea water. The combination of all this can eliminate the fatigue of climbing.
Enjoy the sunset at Crystal Beach Nusa Penida
Sunset or sunset is always able to create a romantic and warm impression. But the sunset at Crystal Bay is much more beautiful because it combines with green hills, cliffs in the middle of the sea and blue sea water with soft white foam. The curved shape of the bay makes it perfect.
Find the best spot before the sun sets so you can enjoy the most romantic sunset moments with your partner before you run out of space.
How to Reach Crystal Beach Nusa Penida?
Crystal Bay is located on the west side of the island of Nusa Penida.
It is accessible by car or scooter, about 30 minutes drive from the main pier and accommodation in Penida North.
I am attaching a map of the location of Crystal Bay Beach to make it easier for you to find it and visit it:
If you are looking for more information about how to get to Nusa Penida, you can find it here.
Trip to Nusa Penida
If you're on a tight schedule or want to skip the extra steps involved in organizing your own trip to Nusa Penida, Wisata Bali Penida have arranged day trips to Penida with prices starting from IDR 300 thousand, complete with hotel transfers, island tour, lunch and return to Bali the same day.
Pick Wisata Bali Penida for many tours and activities in Bali and they have all been great! Highly recommended.
Book now: Affordable Nusa Penida Tours
It's never enough to explore Nusa Penida all day, we recommend to stay overnight on this beautiful island because you will experience a night on Nusa Penida that you will not find anywhere else. This atmosphere is suitable for honeymooners and family reunions. You can book this package in the 2 days 1 night Nusa Penida tour package.
