Uluwatu Beach is one of the most popular beaches is Bali, Indonesia. The panorama of
the beach is so stunning, with its exotic cliffs and caves nearby. The beauty
of the beach is also supported by a temple nearby, i.e. Uluwatu Temple. The
temple is the oldest temple in Bali. Uluwatu is overall blessed with natural
beauty, especially the Indian Ocean view right in front of the beach.
Apart from the natural beauty, the beach is also popular for its perfect waves. The waves can peel for hundreds of meters above reef so perfectly that it presents the most challenging waves for surfers. If you love surfing, then the beach is the right place for you to visit.
Apart from the natural beauty, the beach is also popular for its perfect waves. The waves can peel for hundreds of meters above reef so perfectly that it presents the most challenging waves for surfers. If you love surfing, then the beach is the right place for you to visit.
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Location
Uluwatu
Beach is situated in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District,
Badung Regency, Bali. Precisely, it lies near the area of Uluwatu Temple.
Tourists will find it a strategic tourist destination as it lies around many
popular destinations in Bali, such as Padang-Padang, Suluban, Dreamland,
Balangan, Impossinle and Bingin Beaches. It is also not too far from the
international airport of Bali, Ngurah Rai. It only takes about 35 minutes from
the airport. Hence, when you include Uluwatu in your travel plan, it means you
can visit many places at once, such as those previously mentioned. Traveling
to the places along with Uluwatu will give you an unforgettable
experience.
Activities
As
previously mentioned, Uluwatu Beach is popular for its perfect waves. Even,
most tourists who ever visited Uluwatu considers Uluwatu the best surfing spot.
However, the powerful waves in Uluwatu are suitable only for professional
surfers. The waves in this beach are recently renewed as a perfect surf break,
making it suitable for surfers who want to find real challenge. If you are not
a professional surfer, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything in this
beach. You can simply enjoy the surfers view from above the cliffs in warungs
or restaurants built above the beach. Otherwise, you can visit Uluwatu Temple
that lies near the beach. Access to the temple, though, is quite difficult. It
is recommended that you wear suitable shoes and dress to respect the temple.
Visiting spas, such as Ayutaya Spa Bali in Jimbaran Kuta is also recommended.
Accommodations
Since
Uluwatu Beach is very popular, there have been many hotels and resorts built
around the area. You can freely select the hotel or the resort to stay.
Depending on the budget you have, you can stay in the hotel with the rate that
suits to your pocket. For example, Chocky’s Place is a hotel that suits for
travellers with budget rate. The rate of the hotel ranges from Rp90,000 to Rp400,000 (US$9.00 to US$40.00). Whereas for those who want to
stay in a mid-range hotel, you can select Balangan Sea View Bungalows with the
rate around Rp325,000 to
Rp625,000 (US$32.50 to
US$62.50). Lastly, for those who want a splurge-rate hotel, you can stay in
Alila Villas Uluwatu with the rate of around Rp6,000,000 (US$600) per night.
Visiting
Uluwatu Beach is not a waste since you can enjoy the best panorama of a tourist
destination in Bali.
