Places to Go in Lovina, Bali

Located a few kilometres from Singaraja, Bali's historicformed corals to explore.
capital, Lovina is an increasingly popular destination for2. Easily accessible from Lovina, the Banjar Hor
people on vacation looking to escape Bali's highlySprings is a natural hot spring set in a lush garden
commercialized tourist oriented south. A lovely stretchenvironment. Believed by the locals to heal diseases, a
of pristine black sand beach overlooking the Bali Sea,soak in the high sulphur waters at the Banjar Hot
Lovina Beach is a much more laid-back and relaxedSprings is guaranteed to be relaxing and therapeutic.
place than its counterparts in the south. Don't let this3. While Bali is known as the land of a thousand
slow pace of life deceive you into thinking Lovina is atemples, a Buddhist temple is something of an anomaly
sleepy backwater - the area is home to several worldin the overwhelmingly Hindu island. The Brahma Vihara
class resorts, hotels and guest houses. Not only doesArama, one of only two Buddhist temples in Bali, is a
Lovina boast a great and varied selection of touristcharming monastery with stunning views of the
accommodation and amenities, but prices in north Balisurrounding forest canopy and the distant sea.
are also lower than what one may find in the touristLocated 11 kilometres west near the village of
hubs of Kuta, Ubud or Nusa Dua in the south.Dencarik, the Brahma Vihara Arama is easily
There is more to Lovina than the ever-presentaccessible from any hotel or holiday residence in
black-sand beach and Dolphin sightseeing tours. WhileLovina.
by no means an exhaustive list, here are some popular4. While not a part of Lovina, the neighbouring city of
places to visit when in Lovina:Singaraja is a must visit for anyone staying in Lovina.
1. Diving and snorkeling are two of the more popularAs the seat of Dutch colonial power in Bali and its
activities most people engage in during their stay atsurrounding islands, this port city has long played an
Lovina. While many people prefer to take the shuttle toimportant part in Bali's history. A major stop for
Tulamben in the east to explore the famous wreck ofseafaring nations throughout the centuries, Singaraja
the USS Liberty, Lovina itself is home to a highlybears the influence of various cultures that have
underrated diving site: the Lovina Reef. Not as welllanded on its shores; a stroll down Singaraja's old
known as the other coral reefs or shipwrecks in northdocks will show Arab, Dutch and Chinese influences.
Bali, the Lovina reef dive offers interesting newly