Padang-Padang Beach is not only famous as one of best surf spots in Bali but also as the filming location of the movie Eat Pray Love. Its white sand and turquoise sea once caressed Julia Roberts. A heavenly view of the beach with greenish blue sea lies beneath the bridge located in Unggasan Village, South Kuta District, Bali – Indonesia.
Padang Padang Beach Turquoise Waves Caressing Julia Roberts.
When passing through this path to Pura Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple), the focus will be diverted for a moment to stop by the beach that once became the shooting location of Eat Pray Love. The beach surrounded by rocks makes this place similar to a hidden paradise. Visitors must pass through the staircase in between two large rocks. Burst of the sun will look beautiful from between these rocks. Soft white sand and turquoise sea will directly greet.
The beauty of Padang-Padang Beach is not only seen from the color of the sea that is like flourish meadows, but also from the cliff that seems to be fortifying the beaches. The trees thriving in the cliff make this beach more "green". No wonder if the word "padang" which means green grass embedded to this charming tropical beach. Besides the green rows of the cliff that confine the beach, many of the sticking rocks on either side of the beach. Although the shoreline is not long, itsbeauty is able to make visitors to explore this place. Many tourists try to climb the rock in order to simply look at the horizon. When the sun is shining in bright hot, the rock could be a perfect hiding place.
Padang-Padang Beach location that is quite hidden makes the beach visited by many tourists and expatriates who want peace and privacy. The atmosphere is not as busy as Kuta Beach so that tourists will not feel disturbed by vendors passing by along the beach. Many tourists come to this place just to sunbathe or swim in the calm and clear water. Besides it is perfect for the vacations, Padang-Padang Beach is also known as "one of the best surf spots in Bali". The waves are perfect for world-class surfers because of the seabed in the form of rock that can produce a perfect barrel. No wonder if the annual event like the Rip Curl Cup Invitational held at Padang-Padang Beach every July and August.
Since the movie Eat Pray Love shooting took place on this beach, slowly Padang-Padang Beach became famous. If there is beach in Thailand is known as "Leonardo Di Caprio Beach" and Cambodia has Angelina Jolie Temple, then, Padang-Padang Beach became known as Julia Roberts Beach. For instance, the party scene on the beach and Julia Roberts who was swimming with her co-star took the location on this beach. Many tourists visit this beach to see the beauty of Padang-Padang Beach in the movie.