|  Nusa
Lembongan, a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida
in the Badung Strait, is the perfect location for a
holiday hideaway with few visitors and pristine unspoilt
beaches. Overlooking Sanghiang Bay with its clear sapphire-blue
waters, the Nusa Lembongan Resort offers a panoramic
view of eastern Bali and the majestic silhouette of
Mount Agung.
Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali.
It is one hour traveling time by boat from Benoa Harbour.
This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide.
It is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which
hosts a myriad of marine life, The waters are renowned
for their abundance of life and great surf breaks. The
reef has been declared a marine park by the Indonesian
authorities. Not only does the reef support its own
Eco-system, but it supports most of the villagers on
the island as well. The local people farm seaweed. This
seaweed is cultivated, harvested then exported all over
the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and
medicines. Other sources of income include traditional
wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato,
and fishing.
Village life is very slow and enchanting. Very few
cars and motorbikes are seen on the roads. The people
are steeped in tradition, and one could imagine Bali
being like this island, thirty years ago.
Although the island is small there are many things
to do. Fishing, diving, surfing, mangrove exploring,
discovering natural fresh water springs, underground
cave house exploring, cycling around the island. A visit
to the bat caves on a nearby island, or a picnic at
dream beach. Try catching mud cabs in the mangrove area
at the back of the island. There is something for every
one at Nusa Lembongan. |
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