Angel's Billabong & Broken Beach on Nusa Penida - travel guide
Angel's Billabong & Broken Beach on Nusa Penida - travel guide
Everything you need to know about the incredible Broken Beach and nearby Angel’s Billabong on the island of Nusa Penida, Indonesia.
On the west coast of the incredible island of Nusa Penida, two famous landmarks are only a stone's throw apart; Broken Beach and Angels Billabong.
If you are looking for epic travel savings for Nusa Penida, you should definitely see this place. In this guide, I will sketch everything you need to know about Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach to help you plan your trip.
I also added some of my photos, from which I hope you will inspire your visit!
Presented in: The best activities on Nusa Penida
Via Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach on Nusa Penida
Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach on Nusa Penida are both unique geological formations. They are unique because they were both created through millions of years of natural erosion. These two highlights from Nusa Penida move here thousands of visitors to become witnesses of these beautiful natural phenomena.
Broken Beach or Pasih Uug Beach is a rocky archway that was created from a collapsed sea cave many years ago. The strong tides on Nusa Penida continue to rinse beautiful, turquoise water through the bow and into the void every day.
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Angel’s Billabong, which you can find around the corner of Broken Beach, is a tidal rock formation that is popular for swimming and taking pictures.
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How do I get here
The far best way to get to Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong and explore Nusa Penida is to rent a motorcycle. You can get this in your accommodation or in the many rental shops at the harbor.
A daily rent costs between 50,000 and 70,000 Rupiah for a decent scooter.
If you want to save yourself the annoying exchange business, you can alternatively book it on this website for 50,000 Rupiah in advance.
Since these two attractions are on the same “location”, you should go to the pin below. Calculate with an approximately 35-minute scooter ride from the nearby port of Nusa Penida. As soon as you arrive, you will find a clearing on which you can park your bike. It costs 10,000 Rupiah to park your motorcycle.
See also: the best ways to get to Nusa Penida
Guided tour option
Alternatively, if you prefer to see the highlights of the island of Nusa Penida like Angel’s Billabong, Broken Beach and the spectacular Kelingking Beach on a single day from Bali, it is best to book a tour.
There are many different companies that offer tours from Bali to Nusa Penida, but when booking, you should ensure the following:
- Make a quick boat transfer
- Make sure that all fees are paid in advance
- Choose one with snorkeling in Crystal Bay and a visit to the Kelingking Beach!
In order to save you the trouble of searching and haggling, I linked the best rated and cheapest trip below with a visit to Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach.
Check price: Tour to the highlights of Nusa Penida from Bali
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Broken Beach - what to expect
The first attraction that you will discover on this destination is Broken Beach. This is a beautiful bay with an archway, break through the waves and fill the collapsed sea cavity underneath.
You can walk around the hole around the exposed hole or just take a few photos of the archway near the edge.
Below are some photos of Broken Beach that I took on my trip.
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Relatives: Tembeling Strand
Angels Billabong - what to expect
Angel’s Billabong can be found right around the corner of Broken Beach towards Landspitze. It takes less than five minutes to run here.
My tip is to try to arrive here at low tide, as the pools are probably under water at flood!
If you plan your trip properly and get to Nusa Penida on Angle’s Billabong on Angle’s Billabong, you will enjoy beautiful pools that are perfect for swimming. Note that this place is very popular, so you will probably share it with other travelers!
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See also: Diamond Beach Nusa Penida
Accommodation on Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is not a huge island, but there are several options to choose from if you choose accommodation. Below I listed my 3 tips for budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation.
Luxury: Adiwana Warnakali Resortdies is not the most expensive luxury resort on Nusa Penida, but definitely one of the best! This resort is located directly on the water with large, luxurious suites and an incredibly included breakfast.
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Middle class: Jukung CottageDieses Epic cottage in resort style on the beach offers a great price-performance ratio. It has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a bar and a community lounge.
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Budget: Hostel Bukit Sangcuredies is the accommodation that I selected in Nusa Penida. It is a cheap backpacker hostel near the port and offers breakfast and bike rental.
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More Indonesia & Nusa Penida travel guide
I hope that you liked this short guide to Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach on Nusa Penida, Indonesia.
While you are here, take a look at some of my other articles to get more travel and adventure inspiration. If you find noteworthy updates, let me know in the comments!
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