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Outdoors Sakti, Nusa Penida

Crystal Bay

An outdoor spot in Sakti, Nusa Penida, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Crystal Bay in Sakti, Nusa Penida
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Why go

Sheltered bay with snorkeling and beach warungs for grilled fish.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Nusa Penida, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Broken Beach (Pasih Uug), 2.2 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Sakti
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Nusa Penida, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)

    Collapsed sea cave forming a circular natural arch.

    Outdoors · 2.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Angel's Billabong

    Natural tidal infinity pool on the cliff edge.

    Outdoors · 2.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kelingking Beach

    T-Rex-shaped headland over turquoise water with a steep trail to the beach.

    Outdoors · 4.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Penida Colada

    Beachfront cafe-bar on the north coast with seafood and cocktails.

    Food · 7.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Secret Penida Beach Club

    North-coast beach club with pool and sea views.

    Drinks · 8.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Manta Point

    Snorkel or dive site off the south coast where manta rays feed.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Crystal Bay is a stop on our Bali Island Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Nusa Penida

Another curated outdoor spot in Nusa Penida. See the full Nusa Penida guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Nusa Penida run from 25°C in July to 27°C in October; January is usually the wettest month. For Crystal Bay itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Nusa Penida from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Nusa Penida weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Crystal Bay, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Crystal Bay Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
Coordinates
-8.71516, 115.45906
Destination
Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Crystal Bay: quick answers

How much time do you need at Crystal Bay?

Plan on about 2 hours at Crystal Bay. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Crystal Bay?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Snorkel morning; currents pick up later.

Is Crystal Bay free?

Yes, we list Crystal Bay as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Crystal Bay?

Crystal Bay is at Crystal Bay Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia, in Sakti. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Crystal Bay?

Crystal Bay appears on Bali Island Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Nusa Penida.

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