Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a Hindu sea temple on a limestone cliff at Pecatu in the Uluwatu area of southern Bali. The complex sits high above the Indian Ocean and forms one of the island’s important directional temples.

What you find there

The temple grounds contain shrines, stone gateways, courtyards and a cliff path with views along the coast. Visitors also encounter long-tailed macaques in the surrounding area. Traditional Kecak dance performances are held in the wider temple precinct at designated times.

Religious history

The temple is traditionally associated with the Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirartha and with the spiritual protection of Bali’s southwestern coast. Its cliff setting is part of the temple’s religious and geographical identity.

Visiting

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is an active place of worship, so visitors should wear respectful clothing and follow local temple rules. Public sources place it on Jalan Raya Uluwatu in Pecatu, Kuta Selatan, Badung.