Joanna James
Ulu for "lands' end" and Watu for "rock" – Uluwatu, the rocky seaside nestled on the southwestern tip of Bali is one of the most stunning places that put the Indonesian island on the map for many of its visitors. Come, discover what the idyllic beachside has in store for you for a blissful getaway.
Perched atop the edge of an imposing cliff, overlooking the wide-open turquoise blue waters, and brimming with jaw-dropping beauty — Uluwatu Temple is, without a doubt, one of the most breathtaking temples in Uluwatu. While the tourists to the Indonesian island come to treat their eyes, for Balinese people, the Hindu temple is one of the most sacred places of worship in the region. From dawn to dusk, the striking temple is one of the prettiest sights one could enjoy in Uluwatu, but it is at its most breathtaking at sunset.
It is safe to say that, if it wasn't for its string of picture-postcard beaches, Uluwatu wouldn't be on the maps of many visitors to Bali. So, a holiday itinerary with no beach on it is undeniably incomplete and Padang Padang Beach in the District of West Padang is one that certainly deserves a spot on your Uluwatu itinerary. Aside from its mind-blowing beauty, another thing that makes the gorgeous stretch of beach a popular choice is its feature in the movie "Eat, Pray, Love". Grab yourself a seat under the slew of umbrellas that dot the shores and let yourself soak up the charming seaside aura.
If there's one thing the waters that wash up on Uluwatu's sugary white sands are known for, that would be world-class surfing. Anyone craving a dose of adventure in the southwest of the idyllic Indonesian Island could count on the turquoise blue waters to treat them to some adrenaline-pumping surfing. Grab yourself a surfboard and hit the wide-open seas to try your hand at catching a wave or two at the stunning seaside.
Feeling adventurous in Uluwatu, Bali? Make your way up to the cliff at Nyang-Nyang Beach and glide your way across the azure blue skies. Uluwatu is arguably one of the best places in Bali for paragliding, inviting those vacationing daredevils to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the incredible seascape of the Island's southwest.
As the sun begins to reach the horizon and the skies take a profusion of yellowish oranges, there's nothing more alluring to treat your eyes to than the breathtaking seascape overlooking Karang Boma Cliff — or as it is known more popularly, Uluwatu Cliff. Feast your eyes on the gorgeous sunset and retreat to one of the finest luxury resorts in Uluwatu Bali the likes of Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.
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