Crystal Bay
Beach in Sakti (Islands).
Crystal Bay is a short curve of white sand at Sakti on Nusa Penida's west coast, with very clear water and a small rocky islet in the bay. It is one of the island's main snorkeling and dive sites, often visited by dive boats from Nusa Lembongan, and a popular place to watch the sunset; warungs along the beach sell food and drinks. Currents in the bay can be strong, so ask locally before swimming out.
Crystal Bay at a glance
- For children: Good (3/5). Easy access and warungs; the inner bay is often calm for paddling, but coral underfoot and currents further out need close watch.
- Swimming: Good (3/5). Calm inside the bay on most days; stay near shore, as currents beyond the moored boats and around the islet are strong.
- Surfing: Poor (1/5). Sheltered by an offshore reef: only small waves, never surfed.
- Snorkeling: Very good (4/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Crystal Bay
- Atalaya Villas Nusa Penida - Adults only: Nusa Penida, from about $150 a night (1.2 km in a straight line)
- MAUA Nusa Penida Bali: Nusa Penida, from about $150 a night (2.3 km in a straight line)
- Pramana Natura Nusa Penida: Nusa Penida, from about $134 a night (4.2 km in a straight line)
- Adiwana Warnakali Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $77 a night (4.3 km in a straight line)
- Deep Roots Dive & Yoga Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $92 a night (6.6 km in a straight line)
- The Sankara Beach Penida: Nusa Penida, from about $134 a night (7.9 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Broken Beach (nature) (2.1 km in a straight line)
- Angel's Billabong (nature) (2.3 km in a straight line)
- Kelingking Beach (beach) (4.3 km in a straight line)
- Manta Point (nature) (11 km in a straight line)
- Goa Giri Putri (temple) (14 km in a straight line)
- Diamond Beach (beach) (19 km in a straight line)
Photo: Magul, CC BY-SA 4.0
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