Lembongan

Lembongan, officially known as Nusa Lembongan, is a small island off the southeast coast of Bali, Indonesia. It is part of Klungkung Regency and, together with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, forms the Nusa Penida district. The island lies in the Badung Strait, roughly 11 kilometers from Bali’s mainland. The northern coast hosts the main settlement around Jungut Batu, which includes the primary harbor and tourism infrastructure, while the Yellow Bridge links Lembongan to its southern neighbor, Nusa Ceningan.

The economy is dominated by tourism and fishing. In recent years visitors have come for snorkeling and diving along coral reefs, as well as seaweed farming along the southern coast. Popular attractions include Dream Beach and Devil’s Tear on the southern cliffs, Mushroom Bay, and the northern coastline around Jungut Batu. The island is known for its laid-back village atmosphere, traditional fishing boats, and a range of accommodations from guesthouses to mid-range hotels.

Lembongan has a tropical monsoon climate, with a dry season roughly from April to October and a wet season from November to March. The population is primarily Balinese, with communities practicing Hindu rites and local rituals. Development pressures from tourism raise concerns about waste management, coastal erosion, and reef protection, prompting efforts toward sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and responsible snorkeling and diving practices.