Creating a dreamy holiday destination on a hidden beach where the water is clear, silky blue? Diamond Beach Nusa Penida is one of the stunning beaches in Bali. Located at the bottom of a sheer limestone cliff, this beach is amazingly beautiful.
The sand is white, complete with palm trees, rock pools, and turquoise water. From above the cliff, you would have thought that the beach was inaccessible. But then, you will see a set of stairs that were carved into the side of the cliff. Now you can go down to Diamond Beach.
What to See in Diamond Beach
There are a few things worth seeing in Diamond Beach Nusa Penida, and you can experience it all while you’re visiting. In the shallow water, there is a diamond-shaped rock. That is why the beach is named. You can see a few turtles there too.
- Rock pools. One part of the beach has tidal rock pools and vivid green mossy rocks.
- White sand beach. You can relax and soak in some sun for a few hours.
- Under the palm trees with a small kiosk for refreshments and food.
- Small caves.
- A spot for swimming or cooling down. But please be aware of the underlying current and the rocky seabed.
- A swing that is fastened to two palm trees. You will feel like flying. A good spot for a photo, as well.
Best Time to Visit and Entrance Fee
Diamond Beach Nusa Penida is open for a visit at any time of the day. But the best is the early morning visit, where you can see the sunrise from above the cliff. This beach is facing east, so you can get the best view of the sunrise.
To avoid the rainy season, the best time to visit is between March to November. Because the rainy season usually starts from December up to February. But you can still get some rain sometimes.
You can park in the parking area by visiting Diamond Beach. The parking fee is 5,000 IDR. But by parking here, you can reach two beaches at once, that is Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach. The entrance fee to Diamond Beach is 10,000 IDR. All in cash, so prepare them beforehand.
How to Get to Diamond Beach
Located in the Pejukutan village, Diamond Beach Nusa Penida is next to another location called Atuh Beach. Both are located on the east coast of the island.
The trip from Toya Pakeh Harbor to Diamond Beach will take around one hour. You can rent a scooter for easy access around the island. But do be careful since the road is narrow and some cars like to drive fast.
The rental fee for a scooter is between 80,000 to 100,000 IDR for one day. You can rent them from your hotel or guest house. Then, you can go exploring the island at your leisure.
From above the cliff, you will see the limestone staircase as access to the beach. It was carved into the side of the cliff. From these stairs, sometimes you can see manta rays cruising by. It is a beautiful thing to see.
The first part of the staircase is an easy descent. But the last part is quite scary for some people. Due to its steepness to the beach below. You also need to navigate your way to pass some bushes, a stony hill, and some rocks in the sea.
That is why it is best to visit Diamond Beach Nusa Penida during low tide. The sea on this side of the island can be rough. You can reach the beach by a walk around and over some of those rocks.
You cannot swim in the sea due to the rocks and corals, but you can get a cooldown. You can stay at the beach under the palm trees while enjoying soft drinks and snacks.
How to Get to Nusa Penida from Bali
The best way to go to Diamond Beach Nusa Penida from Bali is to get down to Sanur Beach. Some ferry routes serve the trip.
1. Transportation
There are some transportation options you can choose during this trip to the beach. Here is the explanation and the duration to go there.
- A boat called Jukung. The trip will take around 90 minutes one way.
- Marlin Fast Boat. Runs up to 10 times per day. The trip will take around 45 minutes one way.
- Golden Queen Fast Boat. Runs up to 7 times per day. The trip will take around 90 minutes one way.
2. Boat Price
The average price for this trip is from US$ 13.00 up to US$ 27.00. So, the average is around US$ 19.00. Please note that this is a one-way price. To get it cheaper, book a return trip.
Make sure you know the schedule of these boats. As you will arrange your visiting time on this island with the schedule of your return trip to Bali.
3. The Ports in Nusa Penida
There are 3 ports available on Nusa Penida. Usually, the main port used is Toya Pakeh boat pier (also called Banjar Nyuh). But there are two other ports, that are: Buyuk boat landing, and Sampalan boat landing.
As mentioned earlier, the trip from Toya Pakeh to Diamond Beach Nusa Penida will take around one hour. From Buyuk or Sampalan will take almost one hour.
4. To Get Around Nusa Penida
There are two main options for transportation in Nusa Penida. One is scooter rental, or renting a private car with a driver.
The rental price for a scooter is around 80,000 – 100,000 IDR for one day. But please be careful because the road is narrow and a lot of cars are fast cruising around you.
To be safer, you can rent a car with an English-speaking driver. Those drivers are pros who know how to maneuver the narrow road. The rental price is around $43 for 6 hours. And around $60 for 10 hours of rent.
Visiting Diamond Beach Nusa Penida is like going to a dream holiday beach. To make it a memorable experience, prepare all the things needed in advance. So, you will not spend your precious time with an unnecessary delay.
