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Uluwatu
Uluwatu is Bali's most dramatic clifftop destination, a stretch of southern Bali coastline combining the iconic Uluwatu Temple perched on a sheer limestone cliff 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, world class surf breaks including the legendary Uluwatu reef break, spectacular sunset views, the famous Kecak fire dance performance and some of Bali's most extraordinary clifftop resort properties. From the temple at sunset to the surf breaks below the cliffs, Uluwatu provides Bali's most dramatic natural drama.
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"Uluwatu has a dramatic beauty that I find unmatched elsewhere in Bali. The clifftop setting, the Kecak dance at the temple at sunset and the world class surf breaks create an experience of natural drama that complements the more cultural experience of Ubud perfectly."
Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali's most important sea temples, is dramatically perched on a sheer cliff 70 metres above crashing waves, and the sunset Kecak fire dance performance held in the temple's amphitheatre is one of Bali's most spectacular cultural experiences, combining traditional Balinese dance and music with the extraordinary natural setting. The surf breaks below the cliffs at Uluwatu are world famous, attracting experienced surfers from around the world to the legendary reef break. The clifftop resort properties along this stretch of coastline provide some of the most dramatic ocean views in Bali. Padang Padang Beach and Bingin Beach provide beautiful beach access below the cliffs.
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Uluwatu Temple
One of Bali's most important sea temples perched dramatically on a 70-metre cliff.
Kecak Fire Dance
A spectacular sunset performance combining traditional dance with the dramatic temple setting.
Uluwatu Surf Break
One of the world's most legendary reef surf breaks attracting expert surfers globally.
Clifftop Views
Some of Bali's most dramatic ocean views from clifftop resort properties.
Padang Padang Beach
A beautiful beach accessible below the dramatic limestone cliffs.
Uluwatu Sunsets
Spectacular sunset views over the Indian Ocean from the temple and surrounding clifftops.
