Things to know about visiting Nusa Penida

Visiting Nusa Penida, is a great way to discover a quiet, authentic side of Bali. You will be amazed by the stunning views, welcoming smiles and friendly manner of the local people, and of course, the incredible diving! 

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Getting around: the main roads are generally in good condition and easy to drive on. You can rent motorbikes for a day or two very easily, but if you are not comfortable driving a moped this might not be the place to learn! Some of the smaller roads are not as well maintained and can be a bit challenging. We strongly recommend wearing a helmet whenever using a motorbike. 

Car rentals are less common, however, you can arrange easily a driver, either for a day or half a day, which will take you around the best spots on the island. 

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Shopping: Nusa Penida is a fairly small island, therefore the commodities and shopping options are more limited than those you would find in Bali. You can easily find standard hygiene and food products, but if you require anything more specific in terms of medications, hygiene products or food for specific diets, then we recommend you bring it with you!

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Restaurants: We have plenty! You will find many local food options as well as a few western options. For vegetarians and vegans, local food is one easy option and most places will happily cater for your requirements. 

For any allergies or intolerances (gluten-free, nut allergies, etc) you might need to be a bit more explicit when ordering food ;-)

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Wi-Fi and 4G network are pretty decent on the island, don't however expect a high speed connection. Most of the restaurants and hotels have free Wi-Fi. If you are using a local SIM card, data generally works fine, although some spots on the island will be out of coverage. 

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Medical facilities: There are a couple of private clinics here, including, Nusa Medica and Griya Penida Clinic. These can attend to basic medical care including simple wound care and stitches. There are also two public hospitals on the island, one in Sampalan and one in Toyapakeh. 

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