Nusa
Lembongan Resort Bali
Nusa
Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of
Bali. It is 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.
