When the sun sets and the sky turns bright, the most magical time of the day comes - evening. You can devote the evening to yourself or your family, or your soul mate. Looking for romance? Go to the beach to watch the rays of the setting sun. After all, sunsets in Bali are a wonderful fairy tale. And where and when to catch the most wonderful sunsets, you will learn from this article.

There are never two identical sunsets on Earth. Sometimes allow yourself to escape from the vanity of life and devote an hour to contemplating the wonders of nature. L The best time to watch sunsets in Bali is from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. After six o'clock it quickly gets dark, and by five the whole riot of colors has not yet blossomed in the sky. So don't be late.

The best place to watch the sunsets is from the Tanah Lot Temple. Resting in Bali, you are probably in your excursion program want to visit this temple. So, it is best to do this at five in the evening, and you will see a completely different temple! Believe me, the mysteries of Tanakh Lot are revealed to tourists only in the rays of the setting sun.

And now we will visit another temple - Uluwatu. It is located at the southernmost point of the island, and from the sheer cliffs here the whole ocean is at a glance. Sunset rays glide over the foamy waves, painting them in all the colors of the rainbow. The sea sparkles, the sea shimmers, an indescribable sight.

If you are not a fan of temples, you can visit the fish restaurants in Jimbaran at sunset, which we have already told you about. ... Or visit El Cabron Restaurant on Bukit Beach. It is located on a high cliff with a wonderful view of the ocean. This restaurant is especially attractive because, in addition to the usual tables, there are sun loungers and ottomans and a swimming pool! And they also serve Spanish cuisine here!

All the beaches of Bali are beautiful in their own way, but bustling Kuta is surprisingly famous for very beautiful sunsets. Especially at low tide, when the ocean turns into a huge mirror reflecting all the colors of the sky.

By the way, if you are fond of surfing , then, as soon as the sun begins to tilt to the horizon, take the board and forward towards the waves. From the sea you will see what you will never see from the shore. It is truly a magnificent sight when the waves turn golden and the sun gradually sinks into the ocean. Your soul will be filled with a whole storm of emotions; for a moment you will find yourself close to this great mystery of nature.

One of the fun things to do in Bali is the sunsets. Going to watch the sunsets is a kind of ritual, and many of those who have lived in Bali for a long time and have already become involved in the local routine regularly indulge in the pleasure of going to watch the sunset.

I love sunsets. Near us are the beaches of Balangan, Uluwatu and Bingin, so most of the time we look there. But best of all, if you manage to surf at sunset, watching the sunsets from the ocean is much cooler.

So, if you are also a connoisseur of sunsets and suddenly found yourself in Bali, where to go to watch the most beautiful and most unusual ones? This is what I will talk about in today's article.

When to watch the sunsets?

Tanakh Lot

Tanah Lot is a Balinese temple 30-40 minutes drive from Kuta. For those who came to Bali for the first time, I highly recommend going to see this temple at sunset.

Because even though a large number of tourists who, like you, come to watch at sunset, it is really worth it. Arrive at 5 o'clock, walk down to the main temple, and then follow the path along the coast to the right (to the right, if you are facing the ocean). There you will see the second temple, and indeed, walking along this road to the very end, you can see the most beautiful views Tanakh Lot.

How to get there: if you are coming from Kuta, bypassing Seminyak along Sunset Road, enter the main road to Kerobokan (along Jalan Raya Kerobokan Street) and follow the signs for Canggu and Tanah Lot. Almost from the very Kerobokan there will be green signs to Tanah Lot, go almost all the time along the main in a straight line.

Fish restaurants in Jimbaran

Seafood restaurants in Jimbaran are a must-see for anyone visiting Bali. It is so tasty and colorful that even we, who live in Bali, come there regularly. The main thing is to choose the right restaurant: the most delicious and relatively inexpensive ones are located on the beach next to Four seasons(read more).

The tables are right on the beach, so in addition to delicious food, you can observe beautiful sunsets- especially if it's not too cloudy. To watch the sunset, you must arrive at the restaurant by 17:30. The main clientele arrives at the restaurant later, so this early arrival has its own plus: it will not be so crowded and noisy, it will be possible to take a table closer to the water, and cooking will be much faster.

Uluwatu Temple

One more obligatory place for those who are in Bali for the first time. Uluwatu is the most southern point Bali and here is one of the main temples of Bali - the Uluwatu temple.

The temple can be viewed at any time, but on the eve of sunset it is especially beautiful. Little secret: if you walk along the path along the temple to the left, after a small fishing line there will be an excellent rock, with which the whole ocean is in full view. It is from there that you need to watch the sunset.

For those who like to immerse themselves in the local culture, I can recommend the Kecak Dance show, which is shown just at sunset.

How to get there: leave Kuta and take Bapais Ngurai Rai (or Sunset) and follow the green Uluwatu signs to the right. If you get confused, ask Pura Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple in Indonesian) and you will be shown. Drive 30-40 minutes from Kuta.

Sunset at Uluwatu - View from Blue Point

Uluwatu Surf Spot Cafe (Blue Point)

If you are not a big fan of temples, then you will like this option better. Not far from Uluwatu Temple there is Uluwatu surf spot, which is located next to Hotel Blue Point. The hotel itself is on the cliff, and the surf spot is below; the entire rock is dotted with cafes from where you can watch the sunset like a surfer: with a bottle of Bintang in your hand or with freshly squeezed juice. There are also two popular bars at the top of the cliff where surfers gather: Edge and Single Fin bars. You can also dine while watching the sunset at Single Fin.

How to get there: almost the same as to the temple, but 5 kilometers before the temple there will be a fork in which you will need to turn right (and the road will go straight to the temple), at this fork there will be a small signpost to the right to Labuhan Sait. (The sign will be 5 minutes after you pass the Dreamland gate). Then all the time right along the main one, at some point you will come across a stone Blue Point indicator. Drive forward to the surf spot parking.

Sunsets in

Oddly enough, the beach in Kuta has some of the most beautiful sunsets in Bali. The main thing is to choose the right time - it is best to watch the sunset on the day when the tide is low at sunset in Kut. If there is no wind, the shallow water turns into a huge mirror reflecting all the colors of the sky. I remember when I came to Bali for the first time - on vacation. I think we went to watch the sunsets almost every day!

Kutovo sunsets are supposed to look like this: sitting on the sand on a sarong, fighting off clingy beach vendors with a smile, eating delicious popcorn bought right there on the beach, and despite many other tourists and locals appearing on the beach at sunset, calmly enjoy the colors of the sky.

Purple east coast sunsets

Bali's east coast is Chandidasa, Amed. Many people think that since this side of Bali faces east, the sunsets cannot be seen from here. It's a delusion! Yes, from here you will not see the sun setting into the ocean, but unusual colors of the sky are provided for you.

If you happen to be on east coast during sunset, be sure to stop somewhere in the Chandidasa area: there are cafes right on the shore, where you can dine and watch the sky darken and colored in all shades from pink to purple.

How to get there: from Kuta take the Bypass towards Sanur, bypassing Sanur, follow the signs for Padang Bai, and then Amed / Candidasa. After 50 kilometers you will find yourself in Chandidasa, on the right side there will be hotels and cafes on the shore, you - there. Choose whichever one suits your taste. From Kuta to Chandidasa about 2 hours drive.

El Cabron - restaurant and beach club on the cliff

Another place worth mentioning for the sunsets is El Cabron restaurant, which is located on Bukit near Padang Padang Beach. The restaurant is located right on a high cliff, in addition to standard tables, there are also sun loungers and ottomans, and most importantly, the pool is right on the very edge of the cliff, from which you can see the ocean at a glance.

El Cabron serves Spanish food, the menu is not cheap, but you can go there for tapas (Spanish snacks) and beer at sunset, take a dip in the pool and go on your business.

How to get there: drive from Kuta following the signs to Uluwatu, just a little short of the Padang-Padang beach there will be a sign to the right “El Cabron”; further along a very bad road all the time straight ahead - or follow the signs - you will run into the parking lot of the restaurant.

If you want to watch the sunset not only in a beautiful, but also in a fashionable place, then here's another idea for you - Rock Bar in Jibaran. This bar is located on the territory of the Ayana Resort, also on the cliff, but in Jimbaran. The view is great, the bar is cool, the menu is expensive. People come here to have a cocktail, watch the sunset and stay for the evening party. However, parties are mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, the rest of the time this place works as a bar. You can dress here in full dress - shirts / pants, evening dresses and heels. It will be uncomfortable in flip flops and shorts.

A funicular descends from the hotel to the bar, if there is a queue for it (as often happens at sunset), then you can go down to the bar on foot - just to the left of the funicular.

How to get there: drive from Kuta towards Jimbaran, on Bypass at the intersection with McDonald's, turn towards McDonald's, leave it on the left and follow this road to a large intersection. At this intersection you go straight ahead (not to the left and not to the right, but straight ahead). Going along a winding road, you run into a T-shaped intersection - there to the left. Further all the way until you see the gate of Ayana Resort, ask the security how to find the Rock Bar. You go there.

Balangan - the best sunsets from the lineup

My regular spot for watching sunsets is the Balangan surf spot. The best sunsets, of course, from the water, from the lineup. A lineup is what surfers call that place in the ocean, where they sit behind the waves and wait for their wave.

When you are on the line-up, you can see something that the one sitting on the shore will never see. You see coastline Bukita, which takes on the brightest colors that never flow daylight hours... You sit on a board in the water and watch the sun sink into the ocean. Gradually, everything turns into gold and orange colors, and if in the distance between you and the sun the silhouette of a fishing boat floats, you become a witness of such beauty, from which tears welling up in your eyes. Gradually, other surfers come out of the water and towards the end of the sunset only a few remain. The fewer people stay on the water, the more you feel that you are part of this vast ocean, part of this sun and golden colors. But all this can be felt only when you are sitting on a board in the ocean.

Every photographer in his photographic activity must take pictures of sunsets. Bali's daily sunsets provide this opportunity to the fullest. Moreover, I suddenly realized that I had never had a decent "sunset" report. Therefore, I decided to fill this gap and publish a small series of photographs from Bali, since the location of the main party zone is very good - right to the west. Therefore, every evening there is a full house on the beach - thousands of people come out to watch and shoot the sun that goes beyond the horizon.

People not only come but also sail.

The beauty is indescribable and best of all it can be conveyed in the words of Alexandra - and I thought that they do such colors in Photoshop !!!

If you look in the opposite direction, then there will be nicely highlighted clouds:

The most persistent combine business with pleasure - continuing to surf against the backdrop of the dying sun.

Depending on the day and the weather (as well as the type of camera), you can find completely different colors. Nikon turns yellow:

Canon "blue"

In fact, the colors are of course independent of the camera.

The difference between Bali and Goa, it is more correct to say, the difference between July Bali and April Goa in the quality of sunsets. In Bali, at this time, the sun very often sets directly into the ocean, in Goa, which also looks to the west, we did not catch good sunsets. Landing always took place in high hanging clouds on the horizon. They say that at the end of the year, good sunsets can also be captured in Goa.

Bali sunsets are one of the most unforgettable experiences, and in some places they have a special magical enchanting power. Being in a sacred temple, where ancient rituals were carried out for thousands of years, it is especially anxious to watch how a red-hot disc of fire smoothly plunges into the greenish waters of the Indian Ocean.

Two of the most revered temples on the coast are Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Uluwatu. Having visited any of them, there is every chance to witness a surprisingly harmonious play of colors, sounds, smells and fairy tales that come to life.

Tana Lot (TanahLot) - XVI century, translated as “Temple of the Earth in the Ocean”. The part of the temple facing the water is dedicated to the goddess of the ocean Betara Tenga Segara, and the part facing the rocks is dedicated to the gods from Mount Gunung Batukaru. The Tana Lot temple is sacred to the inhabitants of the island of Bali and is part of a group of temples that protect the islanders from disease, adversity and misfortune.

According to ancient customs, it is believed that meeting the sunset in this magical place brings prosperity and peace. Under the temple, a spring with holy water gushes; it was at this place that the Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirarthu saw a bright light on the cliff and found a source, and after spending the night with him, he founded this beautiful temple with the help of local fishermen.

Uluwatu Temple(PuraLuhur) - belongs to the six most important shrines of the island, located on a cliff with a stunning view at a height of 70 meters above sea level, where sometimes you can even see whales that appear here along with a warm current passing very close to this end of the island, so that in abundance south sea feed the cubs.

On the territory of the Uluwatu temple, many families of long-tailed macaques found their home, which are not always hospitable. Be careful! tourists mesmerized by the sunset are often left without hats, glasses or even cameras.

The amphitheater of Uluwatu Temple hosts a mystical performance dance Kecak against the backdrop of a stunning sunset.

is a form of Balinese musical drama that originated in the 1930s. Traditionally, Kecak is performed by a group of men dressed in plaid sarongs. Kecak (another name for which is "The Monkey Song of the Ramayana") depicts the battle between Rama and the evil demon Ravana, described in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The roots of the dance go back to trance and exorcist rituals.

Any of the selected routes can lead to one of the best restaurants located on the beachwhere you can taste the freshest seafood.

Bali Sunset Photo Gallery

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The Indonesian island of Bali is home to stunning and unique sunsets over Indian Ocean. Locals and travelers every day gather in different parts islands to see the sun disappear over the horizon and plunge into the ocean. People specially go to the most scenic spots islands to enjoy this spectacular moment. And where is the best place to watch the sunset in Bali, I will tell you in this article.

Due to the close location to the equator in Bali, the weather is warm all year round (the air temperature is at + 30 ° C), so people have the opportunity to observe the sky in open areas at any time of the year.

Sunsets on the island start at 18:00. Exact time depends on the season. In the autumn and winter months, the sun sets at 18: 00-18: 30, in the spring and summer at about 18:30.

Locals claim that every sunset in Bali is unique and beautiful in its own way.

Uluwatu Temple

Bali - real paradise on earth, where heaven itself speaks about it. The sunsets that can be seen here are striking in their beauty. The best places night viewers are found in different parts of the island and include temples, beaches, restaurants, cafes and bars. Don't miss out on seeing the sun set at each of these attractions for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.