Tanah Lot
is probably the best known and most-photographed temple in Bali,is
closely associated with the legendary priest Nirartha. Legend says that
as he passed by and was impressed by the tiny island's superb setting
and suggested to locals that it would be a good place to build a
temple. Tanah means earth, and Lot means sea. The temple symbolizes the
meeting point of natural and cosmic elements.
Tanah Lot is also famous for its magnificent sunsets. Every dusk
tourists flock to witness the fantastic starkly-outlined temple against
the glowing horizon. The best view is from the cliff overlooking the
temple.