Lovina Beach
Near
the northern tip of the island of Bali lies a stretch of villages
by the Bali Sea. Lovina Beach is the name. Lovina is really a
string of coastal villages to the west of Singaraja. Escape from
the hustle and bustle of Kuta to Lovina Beach located in north
Bali, about 100 kilometers from southern tourist hotspots. It
is well known as an excellent site for sunset watching, snorkeling,
and diving. Darkly beautiful, Lovina offers quiet and calm, and
is popular Asian tourists and those avoiding the hustle and bustle
of the southern beaches. A number of coves offer tranquil, protected
waters and Lovina is one of them. Although the sand is grey, it
is quiet and peaceful, and popular among those who shun the glitzier
beach resorts of the south. It is a popular place for dolphin
watching; dolphins play in the water off Lovina. Famous for its
early morning dolphin-watching boat trips, Lovina also offers
good snorkeling and diving, and trekking in the nearby mountains.
Diving off Menjangan Island, part of the Bali Barat National Park,
is generally regarded as the best in Bali. Boats are readily available
to take divers over to the island, where there are no residents
or hotels.
Nightlife activities are also abound, as well as chartered boats
to go out into the sea. If we like what Kuta offers but do not
like the crowd. With a wonderful variety of hotels, restaurants
and bars located on or very near the calm beach, Lovina offers
something for everyone. It is also a good base to take day trips
to the nearby attractions of north and west Bali.
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