IN NUSA PENIDA BALI THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH (2022)
Kelingking Beach is located in Nusa Penida (Bali) and is one of the most desired destinations for those who love the Indian Ocean. Its special feature is that when viewed from above it looks just like the head of a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur.
Kelingking Beach is a paradise on earth, one of those beaches that can only be found in Indonesia: very white sand, sheer cliffs overlooking the ocean, crystal clear water full of exotic fish, surrounded by dense vegetation. It is definitely not one of those island-resorts crowded with tourists, but Kelingking Beach is a wonderful and still unspoiled place, a perfect destination for adventure tourism lovers.
To reach Kelingking Beach in Bali, there are no convenient roads, but you have to venture along a steep and craggy coastline of Nusa Penida and reach the sea after half an hour through steep steps, rocks and paths, but once you reach your destination it feels like you have arrived in Eden. Most tourists who reach the island do not push along those paths. They simply take pictures of the dinosaur-shaped cliff from above. These people will never know what they are losing.
Dinosaur Shaped Island
Advice is to endure the effort and reach the beach where you will find your reward. On the island of Nusa Penida there are no resort amenities, but the real attraction of this island is a still pristine portion of the Indian Ocean where you can have a truly unforgettable swim among a myriad of exotic fish and especially surrounded by the Mola Mola, giant sunfish.
As mentioned earlier the beach at Kelingking Beach is an earthly paradise where nature still reigns supreme. Exotic plants, rare and confidant fish, and most importantly many species of colorful and boisterous birds. Endangered species have been protected and conserved here. This is one of the very few places in the world where it is still possible to encounter the extremely rare Java sparrow.
How to reach Nusa Penida and Kelingking Beach?
The island of Nusa Penida can be reached by ferry from Sanur and Padangbai (Bali) in less than an hour. Once landed on the island, which is hilly, to reach the Kelingking Beach in Bali you have to descend down a steep path initially made of steps, but in the last part it becomes really difficult similar to climbing. It is absolutely worth it, because once you get to the beach you can enjoy the real Indian Ocean. Of breathtaking views and majestic waves. There should also be a small food court on the beach. Not a real restaurant, since this place is still wild.
What to do on the island of Nusa Penida
It is advisable to plan your trip to Indonesia by calculating to spend two or three days on the island of Nusa Penida so as to explore them and also have time to relax and rest. Some of the must-do activities once you reach Nusa Penida include:
- Snorkeiling and surfing at Kelingking Beach and Crystal Bay: These two beaches are considered the best for these two activities. (although there are also others on Nusa Penida). Here it is possible to admire and swim with sizeable moonfish. The moonfish is the world’s largest bony fish, reaching the tonnage of 4 meters in length and 400 kg in weight. The biodiversity that can be found in these latitudes can hardly be seen elsewhere.
- Birdwatching. This is a great place to view a very large species of birds. This is one of the last places in the world where you can see the Java Sparrow, Bali Starling and Sulphur Cockatoo.. In Nusa Penida, the Indonesian government has focused heavily on the conservation of these species. Introducing safeguard programs that are actually working. Some of these birds, in fact, were nearly extinct, but thanks to targeted reintroductions, breeding chicks put back into the wild, it seems that the danger of extinction is slowly receding.
- Excursions. Kelingking Beach Bali is one of the most beautiful beaches in Nusa Penida But it is certainly not the only beach on the island. Also absolutely worth visiting are the beaches of Crystal Bay, Atuh Beach. The first is famous for the world’s unique expanse of colorful seaweed. The beach at Pura Goa Giri Putri, on the other hand, is known for the very special underground temple that can be reached through tunnels
Kelingking Beach in Bali World’s most beautiful beach 2022
According to a survey conducted by leading Travel Agencies, and also reported by Esquire , Kelingking Beach has been voted the world’s most beautiful beach in 2022
