Uluwatu is one of the "youngest", and at the same time the most popular resorts in Bali. It is located in the rocks at an altitude of 100 m above the ocean. Beautiful landscapes, wonderful conditions for surfing , and most importantly - modern hotels , equipped with spa and swimming pools, and a well-developed infrastructure attracts many guests every year.
general information
Find Uluwat on Bali map is very simple: at the very bottom of the island there is a small peninsula Bukit. On its west coast and located a resort.
Uluwatu was "born" as a resort thanks to the film "Morning of the Earth" directed by Albu Falzon, dedicated to surfing and surfers. At first, those who came here to "saddle the wave" had to haul equipment on their own, and in fact at that time to the beach there was not even a path laid!
Today Uluwatu is a full-fledged resort with developed infrastructure, where you can find everything you need for active as well as for "lazy" rest . They come here not only to ride the surf, but also to watch the traditional "dance of monkeys" - Kecak, join the ancient culture and simply admire the stunning beauty that opens from above to the Indian Ocean.
And it is Uluwatu who represents Bali in the photo in the advertising brochures devoted to surfing, since the waves here are really unique.
Climatic conditions
The climate in Uluwat, as elsewhere in Bali, is equatorial-monsoon, thanks to which the weather here is good almost constantly, and you can rest at the resort all year round. The average monthly temperature during the year practically does not change - it ranges from + 30 ° C to + 34 ° C. At night, throughout the year, the thermometer's column rises to + 23 ... + 24 ° С.
Water also during the year is heated approximately the same, its temperature ranges from + 27 ° C to + 29 ° C. The wet season lasts from November to March, but heavy rains usually go on for a short time, and can not prevent a pleasant rest.
Beach and active holidays
Go to the beach steep steps, laid in the rock. Here you can find everything for a comfortable stay - cafes and restaurants, shops where you can buy beach accessories, souvenirs and more. The beach of Uluwatu is one of the most popular places for surfers in Bali, since there are quite large waves here.
The beach is suitable not only for professionals, but also for beginners; here there are several surf school. And many photographers with long-focus lenses can capture the successes in the conquest of the wave.
There is another beach here - Padang-Padang; he gained fame after the release of the film "Eat, Pray, Love." Waves here, unlike the beach Uluvatu, almost no, and this place is chosen by those who want to simply splash in the gentle sea.
sights
Many people planning to rest in Uluwat are interested in what to see next to the resort. To diversify leisure, there is absolutely no need to leave Uluwatu, there are attractions here. For example, the most famous landmark of Bali is the temple of Pura Luhur Uluwatu .
This is one of the six "watchtowers" of the coast of Bali, designed to protect the island from sea monsters and evil spirits. Uluwatu Temple, also called Pura Luhur, was built in the 10th century, and possibly even earlier. Before the temple there is a small grove in which there are many different monkeys. Walking along it will be especially interesting for families with children, but one should be careful, since smart primates often steal cell phones, cameras and sunglasses.
Accommodation
With certainty, we can say that Le Grande Bali 4 Standard is the best hotel in the resort of Uluwatu. It offers its guests comfortable rooms, spa, swimming pool, tennis court. The hotel is surrounded by large greenery. Many visitors even appreciate the hotel in 5 *. For those who can not even imagine how to get from the hotel to the beach of Uluwatu by the local steep stairs, a free shuttle will take you to the beach of Dreamland Beach.
Other popular hotels of Uluwatu are:
- bed and breakfast hotel Villa Hari Indah;
- 3 * complex Carlos' House;
- resort 5 * hotel Klapa Resort;
- 3 * Mamo Hotel Uluwatu;
- 4 * S Resorts Hidden Valley Bali.
Meals in Uluwatu
A variety of cafes and restaurants are found here at every step. One of the most interesting is the beach cafe, located on the top of the rock and equipped with sun loungers, but because of the inability to go down to the water and swim desiring to sunbathe on its deck chairs is not too much.
One of the most popular restaurants in the resort is Warung Mak Jo, which serves Indonesian cuisine . Visitors will appreciate not only the extensive menu, but also very pleasant prices.
Another popular restaurant is in the village of Jimbaran ; there you can taste freshly caught fish and dishes from a wide variety of seafood.
Shopping
Uluwatu is a resort, so shopping is specific here: in many shops you can buy beach accessories, everything you need for surfing and other water sports (however, you can take it for rent - there are a lot of rental points here), and souvenirs. The most popular souvenirs from Bali are sarongs, wooden products, batik, jewelry made of silver.
How to get to Uluwatu?
From Ngurah Rai Airport to Uluwatu you can reach by car. If you go on Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Jl. Raya Uluwatu and Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu, the road will take about 50 minutes (you need to drive 21 km), and if by Jl. Dharmawangsa and Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu - about 55 minutes (30 km). On the last route there are paid sections.