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Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. It is approximately
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.
HOW TO GET THERE
Nusa Lembongan Resort provides our guests with private transfers
on the luxurious 87 foot sailing catamaran sailSensations. Enjoy
a 60-90 minute motorized sail across the Badung Strait departing
Benoa Harbour at 9am & Lembomgan Island at 4pm. During the trip
light snacks and drinks are provided. Alternatively a speed boat
option is available on request.
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