One of Bali’s most well-known temples is located atop a sea rock formation. At some point, the original formation started to erode, and some of the rock was man-made. Many people flock to Pura Tanah Lot, especially when the sun is setting.

At low tide, you can stroll out to the temple compound located on Beraban Village’s southern coast. Explore the stalls in Tanah Lot market after the sun has set to find one-of-a-kind Balinese mementos.

Banda Islands

The less well-known Banda Islands are attractive as an escape off the beaten path, although Bali and Lombok are tried and tested vacation destinations for a reason. These ten islands are situated at the mouth of the Banda Sea, whose depths exceed 6,500 meters.

Due to their abundant nutmeg supply, the Bandas have long been a target for people in the spice trade. The Bandas, often called “Eastern Indonesia’s best-kept secret,” provide divers and sailors particularly endless thrills.

The possibility to see sharks, sea turtles, whales, the endemic Ambon scorpionfish, lobsters, and a variety of other animals at pristine dive locations.

Fun and exciting details regarding the history of the Tanah Lot Temple can be found in its legends. In the latter half of the 16th century, a high Hindu priest from the Majapahit Kingdom in East Java traveled to Bali to propagate Hinduism and related ideas.