Uluwatu · Attractions
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Uluwatu Temple on its cliff, and the beaches under it: Padang Padang, Suluban and Bingin.
Uluwatu occupies the limestone cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula at Bali's southern tip, known for its surf breaks and its clifftop temple. Pura Luhur Uluwatu stands high above the sea and stages a Kecak fire dance at sunset, while the beaches below, Padang Padang, Bingin and Suluban, sit at the foot of steep cliff paths. The swell that draws surfers here is among the most consistent on the island. A day allows a beach in the morning and the temple dance in the evening.
4 sights
Uluwatu at a glance
2 of the 4 are within 2 km of Pecatu; 2 more are within 10 km by road. Sort the table by distance, by the time each stop takes or by the entry fee.
| Sight | By road from Pecatu | Time needed | Entry | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uluwatu Temple | 4.4 km | 2 to 3 hours with the dance | Rp 60,000 for foreign adults | On the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula, about an hour by road from Ngurah Rai airport |
| Padang Padang Beach | Under 2 km | A half day | Rp 15,000 for foreign adults | A 15-minute scooter ride from Uluwatu Temple, then about 120 steps down to the sand |
| Suluban Beach | 4.3 km | 2 to 3 hours | No entry ticket | Park above the cliff, then walk about 10 minutes down stairs and alleys lined with cafes and shops |
| Bingin Beach | Under 2 km | A half day | Free | About 50 minutes by road from Nusa Dua; park at the top of the cliff and walk down the steps |
Distances by road from Pecatu, routed with OSRM. For the time it takes, read "Getting there": Bali's traffic, and the islands' broken roads, make a routed time far too short. Time needed and entry are each sight's own figures, in full on its page.
Plan the day around the light
Best in the morning
- Padang Padang Beach · a half day
Best late in the day
- Uluwatu Temple · 2 to 3 hours with the dance
- Suluban Beach · 2 to 3 hours
Sorted from each sight's own "best time"; 1 more suits either end of the day or depend on the tide.
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