Things to do in Lovina Beach


Things to do in Lovina Beach


Things to do in Lovina BeachThere are so many things to do in Lovina Beach Bali. The simplest one is of course taking a walk along the Lovina Beach. There is a paved path along the beach where you can have a leisurely walk. You may also find the best of Lovina Beach Bali at the eastern part where there is a Dolphin Monument, or just go a little further to the west where you will find the curving stretch. If you are a budget traveler, you can stay in one of the cheap hotels’ cluster in Anturan where you will still be able to enjoy a good beach view.

Things to do in Lovina BeachThe magnum opus of Lovina is dolphin watching, that a large concrete crowned monument has been erected in honor of these over touted cetaceans. It starts early in the morning before sunrise. It is better for you to buy a ticket the day before. But if you have a problem in getting up early, a dolphin show and “swimming with dolphin” package at Melka Excelsior Hotel can be a good alternative.



What to do in Lovina Beach?Another things to do in Lovina Beach is underwater activities, then Lovina beach is a great spot for diving and snorkeling. At the lower depth, you can enjoy the scuba diving to see some local reef. One of the most recommended activity is the night diving. It will surely give you the greatest experience. If you are likely to have snorkeling, then Lovina Beach is also a great place where the water is clear to be able to see the beautiful reefs. The best recommended place for snorkeling in Lovina Beach is going to the west, about a few-hundreds metres awat from the Bilibo Beach Cottages.

After enjoying your day exploring the underworld of Lovina Beach, you can then spoil yourself in the massage and spa centers there. The spa centers give great facilities, including the feature pebbled baths. You can have your body relaxed by having a massage using special technique, such as Ayurveda, Balinese, water treatment and also foot massage.


Bungalow in Lovina Beach
Bungalow in Lovina Beach


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Exploring Lovina Beach Bali


Exploring Lovina Beach Bali


Lovina Beach BaliAnother lovely place to visit is Lovina Beach Bali. The Lovina Beach is located around 6 km away from Singaraja to the west, or if you are in Denpasar, you are required to take three hours away driving to get to the location. Lovina is not only consisting of a single beach, but it is actually a name for a range of six small villages altogether with the palm-fringed beaches. The six small villages from the west to the east are known as Temukus, Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Tukadmungga and Pemaron. The range of Lovina beach is started from 6 km away from Singaraja to the west and ended at about 5 km away passing Kaliasem. Among these six villages, Kalibukbuk is the most crowded one for restaurants and accommodations. While Temukus and Anturan are not too crowded ones and also more quite compared to other villages.

Lovina Beach BaliHistory has it, Lovina beach was the first seaside resort to appear in the mid-‘70s. The name “Lovina” was coined by the last King of Buleleng, Anak Agung Panji Tisna. He named this stretch of coast after the English word “love” in 1953. He founded the first hotel in this beach, Tasik Madu Hotel, or “sea of honey” hotel. The few simple accommodations that existed in the sleepy early 1970s were demolished in 1976 earthquake. The resort began anew and during the 1980s new accommodations and restaurants appeared. Lovina has had its ups and downs through the years, and always appears to be on the brink of a renaissance.

Lovina Beach BaliLovina Beach Bali is a place with so many to offer to the tourist. The scenery in Lovina Beach is amazingly beautiful with the background of nine hills behind it. The water in Lovina Beach is so clear that makes it perfect for diving, snorkeling and swimming. During the sunset, you can enjoy the beautiful beach by walking on the sands. Besides this beautiful beach, there are also some other great places to visit, such as temples, trekking paths and also the hot sulphur pools in the hills. Lovina Beach can be a perfect base point to go to other interesting tourism destinations, such as Menjangan Island, Tulamben, Pemuteran and also West Bali National Park. While you are in Lovina Beach Bali, you must have the Lovina’s Dolphin trip. This amazing trip will enrich your holiday experience by having a breakfast with the view of lots of dolphins wandering not too far from the beach.

The pace of life in this beach resort is not as fast as Kuta Beach Bali or Sanur, Beach Bali reflects the calmness and safety of the sea. This is a perfect place to hide away from the buzz of south Bali. A place for serenity.

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Exploring Menjangan Island Bali


Exploring Menjangan Island Bali


Menjangan Island Bali
Menjangan Island BaliIf you love fauna, you must visit Menjangan Island Bali or Deer Island. The Deer Island is a part of West Bali National Park located in the northwest of Teluk Terima. This sanctuary island occupies a 175-hectare area. The name of Menjangan Island was derived from the name of wild Javanese deer. If you want to go to Menjangan Island, you can take a boat departed from Labuhan Lalang port or from Terima Bay.



Menjangan Island BaliMenjangan Island Bali is known as the location for having a great scuba diving and snorkeling experience. It is where you are able to encounter a wide variety of fish in various sizes, colors and shapes. Statistics mentions that there are approximately 110 reefs species and 226 reef’s fish species. When you go diving in Menjangan Island, you will enjoy a spectacular unspoiled coral, a great variety of tropical fish, and also a view of a small shipwreck 600 m out. However, when you are diving, you must pay extra attention to the presence of stinging jellyfish. They can sting you and you will be in a pain within an hour.

In order to preserve the beauty of the reef there are some prohibition that have to be observed such as it is not allowed to fish in diving area, destructing or pilfering the reefs, feeding the fish or anchoring, etc. To ensure the observance of the prohibitions a traditional maritime security force (pecalang laut) patrols around the island.

Menjangan Island BaliBesides the wonderful underworld, Menjangan Island Bali is also famous for the oldest temple in Bali called as The Gili Kencana Temple. This temple was believed to be built under the Majapahit period. Besides the Gili Kencana Temple, there are also the other three temples known as Segara Giri Temple, Klenting Sari Temple and also Gajah Mada Temple. So many people come to these four temples, especially during the holiday season, because it is believed that people who give a visit and pay homage here will be rewarded with kids. That’s why, many couples who haven’t got any children are often coming to these temples, and wishing to get children.


Map of Menjangan Island
Map of Menjangan Island


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