Uluwatu & Bukit Peninsula
Bali's dramatic cliff-top surf paradise where ocean views meet laid-back living
Overview
The Bukit Peninsula forms Bali's southernmost tip—a dramatic landscape of sheer limestone cliffs surrendering to world-class surf. The area encompasses Uluwatu (cliff-top temple), Bingin (backpacker-friendly surf village), Padang Padang (made famous by "Eat, Pray, Love"), and Pecatu. Unlike Canggu's flat rice paddies, Bukit features rocky terrain, hidden beaches accessed via cliffside stairs, and stunning Indian Ocean panoramas. Savaya Beach Club and Single Fin attract sunset crowds. Note: Government demolished ~40 illegal structures on Bingin Beach in 2024-2025, signaling stricter enforcement.
Highlights
- World-class surf breaks (Uluwatu, Padang Padang)
- Dramatic cliff-top ocean views
- Uluwatu Temple and Kecak fire dance
- Hidden beaches via cliff stairs
- Savaya and Single Fin sunset venues