Broken Beach
A collapsed sea cave that left a natural stone bridge over a hidden turquoise cove
Pasih Uug — 'broken sea' in Balinese — is a near-perfect circular cove where the cave roof collapsed, leaving a dramatic natural rock archway over the entrance and a pocket of turquoise water enclosed almost entirely by cliff, visible only from above.
Quick facts
The viewpoint
There's no beach access here in the normal sense — Broken Beach is a viewpoint experience, walked around on cliffside paths that circle the cove, giving different angles on the archway and the water below. The full loop around takes about 15–20 minutes.
The archway itself
The natural bridge is the standout feature — a rock arch, worn through by the sea, framing the ocean beyond and photographing dramatically from multiple angles around the rim. It's one of the most geologically striking single features on the island.
Practicalities
Warungs and parking sit right at the entrance, making this one of the easier stops on a Nusa Penida tour logistically — no steep descent required, unlike Kelingking. It's typically combined with Angel's Billabong as one stop.
Practical tips
- —Stay on marked paths — the cliff edges around the cove are unfenced in places and drop straight down.
- —Midday sun gives the clearest turquoise color in the water below — worth timing if photos are the priority.
- —Combine with Angel's Billabong — they're a short walk apart and almost always visited as a pair.
- —This is one of the least physically demanding stops on the island — a good option if Kelingking's climb isn't for you.
