Along the coastline in the heart of Sampalan, visitors will find a bustling hub of vendor stalls and local business. An array of local and imported goods can be purchased from fresh produce including fish, nuts, live poultry, and packaged goods as well as clothing and silk sarongs. The atmosphere is busy, but friendly with the vendors more than happy to share a smile and if you are lucky, place a marigold in your hair. Unlike markets on the mainland, you will not see many tourists, the vendors speak little English and do not harass visitors to buy. The marketplace is a fantastic way to experience the traditional culture and local way of life of Nusa Penida as well as providing an opportunity to purchase the correct sarong and sash for the temples. We purchased snacks, sarongs and sashes from the market early in the morning before a day trip of the island for a small cost. Sarongs and sashes were in between 50 000IDR and 150 000IDR depending on the material quality and bartering skills. The snacks we purchased were mainly cheap packaged goods, as well as mandarins and apples for around 10 000IDR a kilo.
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