By K&P 
The rough, rocky surface of the road carved into the cliff provides good traction, which helps on the steep, sharp turns, where it’s easiest to skid. It was tempting to leave the scooter at the upper parking lot and walk down, especially since it was clear what was coming. But the desire to ride down to the bottom, rather than walking down the steep slope, was strong. Now, there’s no turning back, the road continues, and there’s no place to stop and enjoy the view of the beach and ocean from above.
A few 180-degree turns, the thought of falling down the steep slope quickens your heartbeat, and suddenly, you’re at the lower parking lot, about 100 meters lower. There are many scooters here, clearly, most people didn’t want to walk. The pleasant shade after the hot descent ends right at the edge of the parking lot, with a few steps leading to the bright white sand in full sunlight. A cold beer in the shade with a view of the ocean seems like a good idea – the bar on the left looks nice, but the turquoise water and snow-white sand lure unsuspecting newcomers.
About 200 meters farther, the memory of the shaded spot and cold beer creates doubt and a small confusion in the mind. This isn’t even half of it; the white sand stretches far and ends at the opposite cliff. The heat is unbearable, the beach looks great, but offers no chance of survival in the full sun. The only plants providing any semblance of shade are low-growing plants separating the beach from the grassy fields and cliffs ahead. Pandan trees grow no higher than 2 meters, with long, narrow leaves that have thorns along the edges.
The steep road, the white beach, and the large waves in the distance attract surfers and young thrill-seekers. One needs decent fitness and a lot of enthusiasm to get here and survive the day. Those with surfboards head straight for the water, while the rest seek shade by the pandan trees.
The appearance suggests two Europeans and two Asians. It’s clear they have an ambitious plan to shade a small section of the beach where their girlfriends are resting. Sunbathing lasted less than fifteen minutes; in this sun, that’s already a long time. It’s hard to say who came up with the desperate idea, but the dry, crooked sticks look nice, though they won’t stand steadily in the soft white sand. Towels hanging from them provide surprisingly little shade and shockingly much joy. For a group in their thirties, they have remarkably little experience with beach constructions. Different backgrounds and building techniques resulted in a unique outcome. It was great teamwork, but the result was weak—more laughter than utility. The small patch of shade they desperately created is enough for the slim girls lying almost on top of each other.
Nyang Nyang is a beautiful, underdeveloped beach with no chance for boredom. You can spend a pleasant time here observing young, happy people and their desperate attempts to hide from the sun, as long as you find a spot under the pandan leaves.
The ocean near the beach is shallow, and at this depth, the coral reef is clearly visible but not particularly impressive. It’s not an ideal place for swimming unless you’re far from the shore, at least 50 meters out. The water has a beautiful turquoise color, and on the horizon, you can see surfers—who, like usual, spend most of their time sitting on their boards, staring into the distance, and only occasionally surf when a wave comes their way. Thanks to them, the beach has a cool vibe, natural, without hotels, no food services, and no shade.