Tembeling Beach & Natural Pools

    Freshwater pools in the jungle, then the sea.

    Tembeling is a set of freshwater spring pools hidden in the forest above a small volcanic-sand beach. The pools are cold, clear, and shaded — a rare thing on Nusa Penida.

    The access road is legitimately rough. Take a local ojek from the parking area or arrange a driver who knows the track — do not scooter this yourself unless you've ridden serious off-road.

    Go in the morning; the pools sit in shadow later in the day and lose their glow.

    Best time
    Mid-morning, on a dry day
    Time from villa
    About 55 minutes by car + ojek
    Swim safe?
    Yes in the pools — sea below is rougher

    Staying with us? We'll book this — and every other logistic — from the villa.