Pura Tanah Lot in Bali is considered the most beautiful temple due to its spectacular location integrated seamlessly into the natural rock formation, with the whole complex looking good from any angle and being a recognizable image of Bali. The temple located on a rocky island is believed to be guarded by poisonous sea snakes at its base that protect it from evil spirits and intruders, as a giant snake is said to protect the temple that was created from a scarf when the island was established.

4. “To me Pura Tanah Lot is the most beautiful temple in Bali.
The location is just spectacular, and the integration of the temple structure
into the natural rock outcrop is seamless.
The whole complex looks good from any angle, and is probably the most
recognisable image of Bali.
At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard
the temple from evil spirits and intruders.
A giant snake purportedly protects the temple, which was created from
Nirartha's scarf when he established the island.”