Are the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple dangerous, and how can visitors keep their belongings safe?

Warnings at the Uluwatu Temple complex advise visitors to fully store glasses, hats, phones and other visible items in a closed backpack. Monkeys can grab an exposed item very quickly.

For Uluwatu Temple, it is practical to skip caps, jewellery and glasses, or use contact lenses instead, as these items especially attract monkeys. Keep watching your surroundings even after putting belongings away.

On the cliffside paths, stay close to groups of visitors rather than walking alone. If a monkey takes something, staff at the complex may help retrieve it by trading food for the item.