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Amed vs Nusa Lembongan

Choose Amed for lower prices and quiet; choose Nusa Lembongan for surfing, better beaches and a shorter airport transfer.

Amed

Reef diving off quiet fishing bays. Best for: Divers, snorkelers & slow travelers.

Choose Amed for lower prices, quiet.

Beach: Black-sand and pebble bays with fishing boats; the reef starts a short swim out at Jemeluk and Lipah.
Nightlife: A few beach bars and warungs; quiet after dinner.
Prices: $ · Budget. Inexpensive: dive lodges and bungalows, with a few upscale villa resorts.
To the airport: 100 km · 2½–3 h
Climate: Hot & humid · coast
20 resorts on Balisama, from about $52 a night

Small island, big ocean. Best for: Divers, surfers & couples.

Choose Nusa Lembongan for surfing, better beaches, a shorter airport transfer.

Beach: White-sand coves (Dream Beach, Mushroom Bay); swimming depends on the tide and currents.
Nightlife: Sunset bars and a few beach bars; mostly early nights.
Prices: $$ · Moderate. Moderate: a little pricier than mainland Bali, since everything comes by boat.
To the airport: 1½–2 h. Drive to Sanur, then 30 minutes by fast boat
Climate: Hot & humid · coast
9 resorts on Balisama, from about $80 a night

Amed and Nusa Lembongan are about 44 km apart, with a boat trip between them.

Beaches: Amed Fair (2/5), Nusa Lembongan Very good (4/5)
Calm-water swimming: Amed Very good (4/5), Nusa Lembongan Good (3/5)
Surfing: Amed None (0/5), Nusa Lembongan Very good (4/5)
Diving & snorkeling: Amed Excellent (5/5), Nusa Lembongan Excellent (5/5)
Sunsets: Amed Good (3/5), Nusa Lembongan Very good (4/5)
Nightlife: Amed Poor (1/5), Nusa Lembongan Fair (2/5)
Restaurants & cafés: Amed Fair (2/5), Nusa Lembongan Good (3/5)
Culture & temples: Amed Fair (2/5), Nusa Lembongan Poor (1/5)
Nature & landscapes: Amed Very good (4/5), Nusa Lembongan Very good (4/5)
Yoga & wellness: Amed Good (3/5), Nusa Lembongan Good (3/5)
Family-friendly: Amed Fair (2/5), Nusa Lembongan Good (3/5)
Peace & quiet: Amed Excellent (5/5), Nusa Lembongan Very good (4/5)
Remote work: Amed Poor (1/5), Nusa Lembongan Fair (2/5)
Walkability: Amed Poor (1/5), Nusa Lembongan Fair (2/5)

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