The island of Bali is the center of tourism. Many tourists from abroad come to Bali just to enjoy all the beauty and fun that Bali has to offer. There are many activities that can be done in Bali.
Pemuteran Underwater Temple Has a Charming Charm
Under the sea of Pemuteran, there is a place where a temple stands. Of course the existence of this temple makes tourists curious to visit it and see it firsthand. In addition, the location of the temple under the sea certainly gives a different sensation of beauty.
This temple is called the Underwater Temple. At first glance, this temple is a unique cultural heritage of course because of its location in the sea. But after being traced, this temple was actually deliberately sunk by a number of environmentalists around the 2000s. The sinking of this temple was done with the aim of preserving coral reefs under the sea.
Tourists who want to see this underwater temple can easily see it. Because the location of this temple is located under the sea which is easy to dive into. Although it was only made in the 2000s, all statues such as Buddha, Ganesha or other statues are like artifacts that originated hundreds or thousands of years ago but with a unique appearance.
History of the Pemuteran Underwater Temple
This conservation effort involves many parties, ranging from hotel owners, dive service owners, fishermen to environmental conservation activists. Not only for empowerment and nature conservation, this project also has promising economic and tourism value.
The Pemuteran Underwater Temple is covered in colorful corals. With the Bio Rock technique, the mock buildings here are made to be a comfortable coral reef for fish and other marine life. The Bio Rock technique for coral reef development in the Pemuteran area has been developed for ± 14 years and has been perfectly successful to date.
The Best Tourist Attractions for Snorkeling
However, tourists, especially those who like snorkeling or diving, certainly will not miss a moment to dive in the Pemuteran area. In addition to the beauty of the pristine coral reefs, the underwater world also looks beautiful and certainly adds to the charm of the beauty of the coral-covered statues. Located at a depth of about 15-28 meters on the seabed of 2500 square meters, this place is a favorite spot for divers to enjoy the underwater beauty of Pemuteran.
The Pemuteran Underwater Temple area is not only an interesting tourist attraction but also a location for divers who are learning to reach an advanced level. Of course the excitement of being in this place can already be imagined, learning while enjoying nature! No wonder if local and foreign tourists who have come to this place feel never bored. They still want to come again and again to this place.
Location
Located in the Pamuteran Bay area, Buleleng Regency, Bali. The distance is about 115 km from Denpasar via Bedugul or about 3-4 hours drive. If through Gilimanuk crossing about 40 meters.
