Nearby
Kelingking Beach on the same island
Kelingking Beach is another headline Nusa Penida stop, known for its dramatic cliff shape. It is a separate site from Broken Beach, on a different part of the island.
What Kelingking is
Kelingking Beach is a tall cliff on the island's south-west with a famous steep descent to a small beach. The viewpoint is the main draw; the beach below is a separate, strenuous walk.
How it differs from Broken Beach
Broken Beach is a gentle cliff-top arch viewpoint; Kelingking adds a steep, exposed stairway down to the sand. Their access, difficulty and risks are not the same.
Linking with Broken Beach
They are often combined in a west-coast loop, about 30 to 50 minutes apart by road. Plan the tougher Kelingking descent separately and confirm conditions.
- The Kelingking descent is steep and exposed; assess your fitness.
- Allow 30 to 50 minutes of road between the two.
- Combine with Angel's Billabong and Paluang Cliff.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelingking the same as Broken Beach?
No. Kelingking is a different cliff on the south-west with a steep descent; Broken Beach is a west-coast arch viewpoint.
How far is Kelingking from Broken Beach?
Roughly 30 to 50 minutes by the island's rough roads.
Is the Kelingking descent safe?
The stairway is steep and exposed. Judge your own fitness and check conditions; do not rush the descent.
Related guides
Between Kelingking and Broken Beach
How to travel between Kelingking Beach and Broken Beach on Nusa Penida, including road distance and how to link them in one day.
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Paluang Cliff on the west coast
What Paluang Cliff is near Broken Beach, how to reach it, and how it fits a west-coast viewpoint circuit.