Nusa Penida is the largest of 3 Nusa islands that lie within a 30-minute transfer by motorboat southeast of the Bali mainland. Overland, it is quite arid, with only a few accommodations available. The island has a successful breeding program of the endemic Bali Starling.

There are several mysterious temples scattered all over Nusa Penida, including Goa Giri Putri and Pura Paluang Temple. Most know Nusa Penida as a diving haven, where you can witness some of the world’s rarest pelagic species, including manta rays and ocean sunfish, as well as the occasional whale sharks.