Lovina Beach, Bali – Dolphin Trips and Black Sandy Beaches
Lovina Beach – Lovina, the calm coastal town of North Bali, is famous for early-morning dolphin cruises. It stretches along 8 kilometers of black sandy beach. This resort town was founded in the 1950s as a vision of Anak Agung Panji Tisna, the monarch of Buleleng Regency, who wished for this region to become a well-known tourist destination on Bali. On his grounds, he erected a tiny cabin and christened it “Lovina.” Many battles were fought before the resort was accepted as a tourist destination by the people and the government. Nowadays, Lovina is a popular tourist resort in North Bali, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Lovina is less hectic than the southern Kuta-Legian-Seminyak conurbation and is popular with travellers looking for a tranquil and relaxed vacation in Bali. It begins 6 kilometers west of Singaraja and includes seven traditional villages: Tukad Mungga, Permaron, Kaliasem, Anturan, Kalibukbuk, Banyualit, and Temukus. Kalibukbuk is the main tourist attraction in Lovina, with a variety of facilities such as bars, pubs, restaurants, retail complexes, and numerous lodging alternatives.
When is the best time to go
Because of the ideal weather conditions, the months of May through August are ideal for a vacation to Lovina. July–August and December are the busiest months for tourists in Lovina, and the town is packed with visitors from all around Indonesia and other countries during these months. Lovina is a peaceful part of Bali Island outside of these months. The rainy season in Bali lasts from October to March, however travel is still viable throughout this period.
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What to see
Black sandy beaches — gorgeous Lovina beaches beckon travelers for a leisurely stroll. The serene water and tranquil atmosphere of this location are ideal for keeping you rejuvenated for several days.
Dolphin Statue – The dolphin statue is located near the beach at the end of Jalan Bina Ria in Kalibukbuk. One of the reasons behind Anak Agung Panji Tisna’s desire for tourist growth in the Lovina area is represented by the figure, which depicts one-jawed dolphins. There are numerous stores in the vicinity that offer stone and wooden reproductions of the dolphin statue.
Singaraja – Visit Bali’s old Dutch harbor, which has beautiful decrepit structures, the Independence Monument, and the Chinese Temple.
What to do
Water sports activities – Lovina is a perfect place to base yourself to enjoy diving, snorkelling, and canyoning trips. Plenty of operators at Lovina offer diving trips for experienced divers. Many tours arrange for diving and snorkelling trips to Menjangan Island, Tulamben and Amed.
Swim in Gitgit Waterfalls, one of the best waterfalls in Bali.
Enjoy hot springs in Banjar just west from here.
Watch cockfights – Cockfights make a popular and entertaining activity in Lovina. For many tourists, it is a unique experience to watch people training cocks for fights, and putting their money on these fights.
Enjoy a Dolphin Watching Trip – Lovina is famous for the dolphin sighting trips that leave the beaches at dawn, visitors goes off the coast just to catch the school of dancing dolphins that welcome the rising sun daily. Although, boats (thirty or more) outnumber the dolphins, for most visitors it is a unique and highly enjoyable experience. The price is fixed, around Rp 65,000 per person.
How to get there
Fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is located in the southern section of Bali. Pre-paid and metered taxis are accessible from the airport, and the trip to Lovina takes around 3 hours.
All main tourist locations in Bali, including Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, Candidasa, Denpasar, Singaraja, and Padang Bai, have Perama shuttle bus service to Lovina. The shuttle service is more expensive than public bemos, which are only available for short distances. So, if you’re going from a town in southern Bali, you’ll probably have to change bemos twice or three times to get to Lovina. However, public buses to Lovina are available along the beach route, such as from Tulamben in eastern Bali or Gilimanuk in western Bali.
