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Tanah Lot Temple
An iconic sea temple built on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves, one of Bali's most photographed landmarks at sunset.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Sukawati
Bali, Indonesia · Asia
About Sukawati
Sukawati works well as a base: 10 minutes from Banjar Mandung, 17km from Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.
Sukawati is in Bali, Indonesia, with about 130,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Banjar Mandung, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Sukawati?
Within an hour or so of Sukawati: Tanah Lot Temple (15 km), Pura Luhur Batukaru (15 km), Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (17 km), Deus Ex Machina Bali (20 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Where is Sukawati?
Sukawati is in Bali, Indonesia, about 6 km from Banjar Mandung.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 125,470
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Bali
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Coordinates
- -8.4913, 115.0459
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Worth the detour from Sukawati
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Pura Luhur Batukaru
A moss-covered temple in rainforest on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, one of Bali's nine directional temples and among the least visited. Sarongs are required and the atmosphere is deliberately austere.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
UNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina Bali
The Bali outpost of the Deus motorcycle and surf culture empire in Canggu, a destination cafe where custom bikes, surfboards, and great coffee converge.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest
A lush nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud where hundreds of long-tailed macaques roam freely.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Seminyak Beach
Bali's trendy beach strip known for upscale beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Dramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Pura Ulun Danu Beratan
Water temple appearing to float on Lake Beratan at Bedugul, on the main mountain road between south Bali and Singaraja.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Sukawati
- 17 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
- 27 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
- 33 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
- 54 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
When to drive here
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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