Uluwatu travel guide
Best Selfie & Photo Spots in Uluwatu
The most Instagrammable spot in Uluwatu is the sea temple at sunset — an ancient shrine on a 70-metre cliff above the ocean, best shot in golden hour before the Kecak dance. The runner-up is Karang Boma cliff, a sheer lookout with far fewer crowds. Guard your phone from the temple monkeys.
Photographing Uluwatu
Uluwatu’s frame is the cliff edge against the ocean. The temple at sunset is the signature shot — arrive early and watch out for the monkeys, who steal sunglasses.
The best photo & selfie spots in Uluwatu
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Uluwatu Temple at sunset
A 1,000-year-old temple silhouette on a 70-metre cliff over the sea.
Best time to shoot: Golden hour before the Kecak dance
Pro tip: Hold sunglasses and phones tight — the macaques are expert thieves
Coordinates: -8.8290, 115.0849
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Karang Boma cliff
A sheer cliff edge with the ocean dropping away below.
Best time to shoot: Sunset
Pro tip: Stay well back from the unfenced edge in the wind
Coordinates: -8.8420, 115.0880
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Padang Padang rock crevice
The narrow stone staircase opening onto a white-sand cove.
Best time to shoot: Morning light
Pro tip: Shoot down the stairs toward the turquoise water
Coordinates: -8.8110, 115.1040
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Single Fin cliff
A sundowner over the Uluwatu surf break.
Best time to shoot: Golden hour
Pro tip: Frame the waves peeling below the cliff-top deck
Coordinates: -8.8170, 115.0870
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best selfie spots in Uluwatu — FAQs
What is the most Instagrammable spot in Uluwatu?
The most Instagrammable spot in Uluwatu is the sea temple at sunset — an ancient shrine on a 70-metre cliff above the ocean, best shot in golden hour before the Kecak dance. The runner-up is Karang Boma cliff, a sheer lookout with far fewer crowds. Guard your phone from the temple monkeys.
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