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LEMBONGAN ISLAND
Lembongan Island is situated
just 23 kilometers off Bali 's east coast. Renowned for
its marine life, the waters of Lembongan are crystal
clear and the warm and friendly locals are always happy
provide tips
on
best surfing, snorkeling and diving locations. With
relatively few tourists on the island, visitor can enjoy
un- crowded beaches and white sand, relaxed atmosphere
the island greatest asset.
Lembongan is a pristine tropical island, its highest
point is 50 meters above sea level. Lembongan has an
average rainfall of approximately 1000 mm per year.
Little temperature variation from 30 degrees Celsius
occurs between the only two seasons this island
experiences being the wet and the dry. Lembongan village
is 615 ha in area, consisting of 85% unproductive rocky
land. The main income for the population is derived from
seaweed farming. In 1997 the farms were recorded to
cover up to 70 ha. They farm Euchema Cottomi a specie of
ocean algae, Legend of Nusa lembongan.
Nusa Lembongan is located
about 11 km southeast mainland Bali, measuring only four
km and ringed with mangrove swamps, palms and white
sandy beaches. The island is small enough to explore on
foot, offering pristine beaches and coves, majestic view
of Gunung Agung, unique Balinese architecture and
friendliness of a simple country folk. Nusa Lembongan is
consist of two administrative villages: Jungut
Batu and Lembongan village, both villages are
heavily involved in the cultivation of seaweed. Jungut
Batu village offers the island's best accommodations and
water sport activities.
The island's only
tourist-oriented beach inns, homestay and restaurants
are concentrated in this small seaside village with
stretches for 1.5 km along the northwest coast. Jungut
Batu is Bali at its best. There's not much to do except
surf, dive, snorkel, fishing, read, eat, drink, hang out
and relaxing.
Surf Spot
3 of the best surf breaks in the world are off Jungut
Batu beach: Playgrounds, Lacerations and Shipwrecks.
01. Playgrounds is a
left-hander, it's a good fun wave that can get pretty
scary at low tide, as the reef is sharp and the water
shallow.
02. Lacerations is A tube right-hander with name
that speaks for itself
.
The tunnels waves are so big you can drive a bus through
them. One of the best right-hander in the world, it's
perfectly round with a perfectly calm cannel in the
middle.
03. Shipwrecks is a perfect right-hander breaking
over a coral reef
grown over an old shipwreck.
Lembongan Dive SItes
The island of Lembongan lies
to the north of Bali's most popular dive spots on Nusa
Penida. With speeding currents, clear visibility and big
pelagic visitors the dive sites around Lembongan can be
thrilling.
Blue Corner
This can be an extremely exciting dive but heed must
be taken to the advice you given by the Divemaster. When
you descend to about 18 - 20 meters the curr
ent
grabs you and you begin the natural rollercoaster ride
of a lifetime. The current takes you round to the point
(corner) where there is a vertical wall to a depth of
around 28 meters. Blue Corner is usually full of fish as
well as sharks, big Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays and
plenty of other marine life. Its also one of the better
spots to see the Mola Mola sunfish when currents are
kind at the right time of year.
Mangrove
Named after the mangrove trees that line the shore
this dive site has a gentler, profile. Again good marine
life and can be done as a drift. Another gentle and
shallower dive for those that are not speed freaks can
be done at Lembongan Bay around the island. It is a good
spot for beginners and snorkellers.
Ceningan Wall
Very strong currents here and it is only diveable in
certain conditions. Coral growth is stunted due to the
speed of the passing water. Big schools of tuna,
trevally and barracuda come here to feed in the big
currents. This is a high adrenaline dive that is only
recommended for experienced divers.
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