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Kelingking Beach
Beach in Nusa Penida (Islands).
Kelingking Beach is a white-sand cove on the southwest coast of Nusa Penida, seen from a clifftop viewpoint above a narrow headland often compared to the head of a T. rex. A steep, rough trail with steps and handrails drops down the cliff to the sand, taking roughly half an hour to an hour down and longer back up. Waves and currents at the bottom are strong and swimming has been banned since 2023; come early to avoid the heat and the crowds.
Kelingking Beach at a glance
- For children: None (0/5). Not for children: a steep, rough cliff trail of up to an hour each way, and swimming is banned in the heavy surf.
- Swimming: None (0/5). Swimming is banned: a heavy shore break and strong currents have caused several drownings here.
- Surfing: Poor (1/5). Powerful waves dump straight onto the steep sand; not a surf spot.
- Snorkeling: None (0/5)
- Sunset: Good (3/5)
- Scenery: Excellent (5/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Poor (1/5)
- Easy to reach: Poor (1/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Kelingking Beach
- Atalaya Villas Nusa Penida - Adults only: Nusa Penida, from about $150 a night (4.2 km in a straight line)
- MAUA Nusa Penida Bali: Nusa Penida, from about $150 a night (5.4 km in a straight line)
- Pramana Natura Nusa Penida: Nusa Penida, from about $134 a night (7.5 km in a straight line)
- Adiwana Warnakali Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $77 a night (7.5 km in a straight line)
- Deep Roots Dive & Yoga Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $92 a night (8.1 km in a straight line)
- The Sankara Beach Penida: Nusa Penida, from about $134 a night (9.7 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Broken Beach (nature) (3.2 km in a straight line)
- Angel's Billabong (nature) (3.3 km in a straight line)
- Crystal Bay (beach) (4.3 km in a straight line)
- Manta Point (nature) (7.6 km in a straight line)
- Goa Giri Putri (temple) (13 km in a straight line)
- Diamond Beach (beach) (16 km in a straight line)
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0
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