Half an hour by fast boat from Sanur, Nusa Penida serves Bali's most outrageous coastline — the T-rex-shaped cliffs of Kelingking, the natural infinity pool at Angel's Billabong, mantas at Crystal Bay — at guesthouse-and-warung prices. Roads are rough, so hire a driver rather than white-knuckling a scooter. Stay two nights; day-trippers see the queues, overnighters get the dawn viewpoints alone. April to October brings dry trails and the clearest, calmest water.
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