Are very little studied island to compete in Bali (photos)
Nusa Penida — Paradise island about 12 km South-East of Bali.
Indonesian island of Bali is well explored by tourists. The Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua are popular with many travelers.
But few people know that nearby there are places prepared to compete with Bali for the status of an island Paradise. Travelers have not had time to start them up and down, so they amaze and pristine beauty.
One of them is Nusa Penida. Paradise island about 12 km South-East of Bali is separated from the tourist Mecca of the Badung Straits. Very small — just over 19 km long and 13 km wide — it is home to 48 thousand people living in the village 41. Their main occupation is agriculture.
From the South-East to North-West of the island is a hilly ridge rising 500 meters above the sea level. But the South coast scenic cliffs — steep cliffs, rising to 100-200 m.
The climate is more hot and dry than neighbouring Bali. The island has no permanent rivers. Streambed filled with water only during the monsoon.
The island of Nusa Penida — a bird sanctuary. It is home to a large jeltuhay cockatoo, rainbow lorikeet multicolor, panache and other rare species of birds.
To reach the island, take a ferry in the port of Padang Bay in Bali. The trip will last about half an hour.
On Nusa Penida is poorly developed tourist infrastructure. But bad roads and the lack of entertainment kompensiruet stunning beaches and incredible views.
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