The Yellow Bridge and Nusa Ceningan

Nusa Ceningan is the small island between Lembongan and Penida. It's connected to Lembongan by the Yellow Bridge, a narrow suspension bridge across the mangrove and seaweed channel, so you can reach it on foot, by bicycle or by scooter.

The bridge

The bridge is a local landmark, painted yellow, and only wide enough for people and scooters. The old bridge collapsed on 16 October 2016, overloaded with people on their way to a ceremony. Eight people died and dozens were injured. A new bridge opened in February 2017. Cross slowly, give way, and don't stop in the middle for photos when it's busy.

Below the bridge is the channel where seaweed is farmed in the shallows. At low tide you can see the plots and the farmers working them. More on the seaweed farms.

Blue Lagoon

On Ceningan's west side, a deep cove ringed by limestone cliffs, with water so blue it looks dyed. It's a viewpoint first. People do jump from the cliffs here, but the swell can be powerful: only when locals say the sea is calm, never alone, and never at low tide. Blue Lagoon and Mahana Point.

Secret Beach

A small, quiet cove on Ceningan, reached down a short path. Lovely when the sea is calm; the waves can be strong when it isn't.

The roads

Ceningan's roads are narrow, steep and in places rough. If you are not confident on a scooter, this is not the place to learn. Walking or a bicycle on the flatter stretches is fine.