Located on the southwestern shore of Serangan Island, the original limestone and coral structure was supposedly constructed in the 10th century by high priest Mpu Kuturan and is considered very sacred to all south Bali.  The main structure of the temple is a shrine made from white coral arranged in tiers and bears similar statues to Pura Uluwatu.

The temple is comprised of two significant areas, the largest having undergone renovation except for its antique walls around the temple grounds, and a smaller part that retains its olden features. Within and around the temple grounds are large and towering trees that are silent witnesses of the temple’s past. Given the infusion of dynamism in Balinese Hinduism, these trees are adorned with chequered cloths and are regarded as dwellings of guardian spirits of the temple grounds.