Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida stuns with the highest sea cliffs in Bali, rising 300m above turquoise waters at Kelingking Beach, a view that outperforms #9 Bandung for dramatic natural beauty. Manta ray encounters at Manta Point occur year-round with 95% sighting success from June to October, drawing 500,000 annual snorkelers. The island's rugged landscape features 40 km of coastal trails linking hidden lagoons like Angel's Billabong, which is 50% less crowded than Bali's main beaches. Crystal Bay offers 25m visibility for diving, cheaper than the average Komodo trip by $120 per person. This raw, untamed island rocks the strongest marine biodiversity on the list, with 200+ coral species recorded in its waters.