If you want to find out more about Nusa Penida, you can’t avoid Kelingking Beach. The famous beach, which is embedded in a unique and spectacular landscape, is an emblem of the island. In the following article, you will learn what makes the beach special, where it is located and what it really looks like there.
Where is Kelingking Beach located?
Kelingking Beach is located in the west of the island of Nusa Penida, which is located east of Bali. The beach is only about three kilometres from Broken Beach. Both places are among the most popular attractions on Nusa Penida.
The easiest way to get to Pantai Kelingking is by scooter, as there are plenty of parking spaces near the beach. Alternatively, you can of course book a driver and be taken to Kelingking. No matter how you arrive, there are parking spaces just a few minutes’ walk from the Kelingking Beach lookout point.
If you are coming from the village of Toyapakeh in the northwest of Nusa Penida, you should plan on about three quarters of an hour.
Impressive view
Kelingking Beach is a popular destination and one of the most famous photo opportunities on Nusa Penida. Even though it is a real beach, most visitors stay relatively far away from it. Kelingking Beach itself is located at the foot of a very high cliff. Although there is an easy trail down to the beach, the descent and especially the subsequent ascent are quite exhausting. In addition, the cliff offers a unique view of the beach. From here you can see the entire beautiful natural landscape.
Illusion and reality
Understandably, many people do not want to miss the unique view of the beautiful beach. Accordingly, the lookout point of Kelingking Beach is often very busy. The photos that can be found of the beach often only show the idyllic side. The pictures seem somewhat illusory in that they give the impression that you can be the only visitor to the destination.
The crowds of people cavorting at the lookout point or taking the small path down to the beach are usually not seen. The infrastructure built at the lookout point is also often hidden. We don’t want to talk down Kelingking Beach at all. Nevertheless, one should not give in to the illusion that one could visit this truly beautiful attraction alone.
Sunset at Kelingking Beach
A good way to avoid the crowds is to arrive at sunset. Although you are then still far from alone on Kelingking Beach, there are usually significantly fewer people in the evening than during the day. Of course, the sunset is a special motif that many tourists want to see. However, the return journey on the winding roads on Nusa Penida in the dark is very exhausting (and not without danger) for many scooter drivers. This may be one of the reasons why the spot is no longer overcrowded at sunset.
Conclusion: Is Kelingking Beach worth visiting?
It is not for nothing that Kelingking Beach is one of the most popular attractions on Nusa Penida and a frequently photographed motif. The golden beach, which extends into the sea in a crescent-shaped peninsula, is truly a natural highlight. This sight should not be missed. The hustle and bustle around it somewhat spoils the idyll. Nevertheless, you should enjoy this unique place to the full.
