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Padang Padang beach, Uluwatu

Jalan Labuansait, Pecatu, Bali

Description

Padang Padang beach is one of several beaches along the north-western shores of Uluwatu, down the cliffside using a staircase making its way under a fallen rock. The sand is quite fine and golden and the waters often turquoise. International level competitions have been held there regularly and it is possible to rent surf boards.

Access & Transport

The beach is about midway between Suluban Beach (Blue Point Uluwatu) and Bingin Beach, on the Bukit Peninsula. It is 12km southwest of Jimbaran beach, 18km west of Nusa Dua and 23km from the Kuta/Legian/Seminyak area. There is a parking near the entrance along Jl Labuansait.

Instructions & Recommendations

Don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers) and some water. If you have not been yet, the Uluwatu Temple is only 4km away.

Meta review

The beach is quite famous for regularly hosting surf competitions and having been featured in the movie "Eat, Pray, Love". Experiences and opinions from online reviewers seem to diverge quite significantly with many having been there several years ago noting that it has gotten much more crowded, dirty with rubbish, and that an entrance fee is now being asked. Others have no complaints about cleanliness and very much enjoy the sand and the water.

Environmental & Social

Green activity except for the rubbish left by some visitors. Socially / Community neutral.

Conclusion

Padang Padang is one of several good beaches in Uluwatu with a very attractive setting, golden sand and azure waters. Highly recommended for surfers or beachgoers as part of an exploration of the Bukit peninsula (or a multi-day stay in the area!)

Key positive

One of the nicest settings along the coast

World class surf break

Key negative

Getting over-touristy

Suitability

Best suited for adults and children above 6yrs old that can swim. Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility because of the steep staircase to get down to the beach (and back up).

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
IDR 15,000
Adult
12 - 64
IDR 15,000
Child
3 - 11
IDR 15,000
Infant
0 - 2
IDR 0

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