| Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here. Even more remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 metres above the roaring Indian ocean waves. There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold. People have said it for years, Bali is amazing, beautiful, and the surf is epic. After heading there for two weeks from July 22 through August 4th I am in full agreement. Bali is absolutely amazing, beautiful, and does have epic surf. We stayed at the Blue Point Bay Villas on the cliff right above the break at Ulu Watu, it is unreal and a perfect place to stay with your lady or surf buds wanting first class accommodations. In the summer the prevailing off-shore winds & swell from the roaring forties makes the reef breaks along the Bukit Peninsula the place to be. Blue Point Bay Villas, Jl Labuan Sait, Uluwatu (on the cliffront, just to the north of Uluwatu Temple), ☎ +62-361-769888 (info@bluepointbayvillas.com), [11]. Small cliff-edge resort with one and two bedroom villa accommodation. Two pools, one of which is located right on the cliff-edge. Good in-house spa and decent ... |
