Marvel at the rock arch of Broken Beach on Nusa Penida (an island near Bali)
Broken Beach is one of the recommended sights on the island of Nusa Penida near Bali. The striking rock arch in particular draws tourists to this not-so-easily-reached spot.
The bay, lagoon and inlet of Broken Beach
This ‘broken beach’ is mostly something you view from a distance. The handsome bay is ringed by tall rock formations.
Thanks to a hole in those rocks the lagoon has an open connection. Which makes this beach lake look like a kind of inlet of the Indian Ocean after all.
Beach and rock arch: a treat for the eye
The beach itself, with those high cliffs, is already a treat for the eye. But the photogenic rock arch goes one better.
One nice thing about that arch is its role as a ‘natural footbridge’. Tourists can use it to walk a full circuit around the bay.
Broken Beach: how to get there
That footpath is reasonably easy going, unlike part of the route in. Broken Beach (Google Maps) lies on the west coast of Nusa Penida, and the access roads are full of potholes. At times you may wonder whether you are still on a road at all.
We found a certain charm in that, but on a scooter it was downright dangerous at times. Which is why many tourists let themselves be driven in cars with experienced drivers.
- So as a tourist you have two ways to reach Broken Beach. By rented scooter, or by rented car with a driver.
From the harbour in the north it can take three quarters of an hour to an hour. Thanks to the tourist trade, more and more roads have been properly surfaced over time.
A view of the cliffs on the west coast of Nusa Penida
From the rock arch you have an excellent view of Nusa Penida's west coast. What stands out here is how many cliffs there are (spoiler: a great many).
From this point it is also perhaps five minutes' walk to Angel’s Billabong.
Food and drink at Broken Beach
There is always a warung (an eating house, a small restaurant or café and shop) nearby.
Recommended sights on Nusa Penida
On a day trip around Nusa Penida, Broken Beach deserves a place on your list of sights.
For now the world is still on orange (essential travel only) because of corona (COVID-19). Put this sight on your saved list for later.
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