Toya Pakeh (Harbour Area)

Nusa Penida, Indonesia

The easiest, most convenient base with the best dining on the island.

Places in Toya Pakeh (Harbour Area)

Secret Penida Cafe A beachfront cafe in north Nusa Penida with Western and Indonesian food.
Nusa Penida warungs Simple warungs, the main eating option on the undeveloped island, with occasional fresh seafood.
Penida Espresso Offers the best smoothie bowls on the island at very reasonable prices.

Best time to visit: April to October (dry season) offers the calmest seas for boat crossings and manta ray diving.
Getting around: Toya Pakeh (Harbour Area) is the easiest, most convenient base with the best dining, while Crystal Bay offers the best beachy base for swimming and sunsets; most restaurants and hotels are cash only.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Language: Indonesian and Balinese. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: WITA (UTC+8)
Current trends: Nusa Penida's hospitality scene continues to develop rapidly beyond its basic-homestay roots, with dive resorts, beautiful bungalows, and private villas with pools popping up near popular attractions, while Amok Sunset's cliffside pool and views reflect a growing higher-end dining scene layered onto the island's still-rural, undeveloped character.

Crystal Bay — The best beachy base for swimming and sunsets.
Kelingking Beach district — Home to the picture-perfect Kelingking Beach, which resembles a T-Rex from above.