Tours and Attractions in and around Lovina, North Bali
Singaraja
Singaraja is the former captial of Bali. Its a city with hosptials,
pharmacies, various banks, and many markets where you can be impressed
with colors and smells of Balinese food. Singaraja is home of the
Gedong Kirtya library, maintaining the famous lontar manuscripts and
much Balinese literature. The harbour of Singaraja shows signs of Dutch
colonialism with its old storage houses.
Git Git
A 40 meter high waterfall. A path of about 1 km filled with souvenir
warungs and shops where you can buy cheap clothes takes you to one the
most breathtaking waterfalls in Bali. Sit down there and relax with the
sound of the water, falling in xthe bouldered river.
Cooking Classes
There is an excellent Balinese cooking class in Lovina for more
information : Bali Cooking
Diving
Lovina is an ideal place to stay to discover the underwater world of
Bali. There are many Padi certified diving schools who can learn you to
dive. Menjangan Island is one of the spots near Lovina where one can
discover the colorful underwater world. Amed and Tulamben (wreck dive)
are within reach as well.
Snorkeling and Fishing
Many of the local fishermen can take you for a snorkeling or fishing
trip in Lovina. There is enough to see or fish at the local coral reef.
You could even try spear fishing.
Dolphin Watching
At 6 o'clock in the morning you can take a local boat to see the
doplhins in front of Lovina.
Buddhist Monastery
In the hills of Banjar is the Buddhist monastery. It it is in fabulous
location is very peaceful and the decoration is beautiful Go there just
to see it or meditate a while and return refreshed.
Hot Springs
In Banjar you can visit the famous Hot Springs with sulphurous water
and large water sprouts. Great time to go go is before breakfast miss
the crowds and the hassle of the local (tourist) market and take you
breakfast on your return to Lovina fully refreshed. Alternatively make
a dy of it and do the Full Lovina Tour.
Bali Temples
Bali has many many temples, each with their own meaning. East of Lovina
you can find Beji Temple in Sangsit is dedicated to the Rice Goddess,
Jagaraja temple remembers battles with the Dutch. To the west of Lovina
is Pulaki Temple, is crowded with monkeys who are considered
descendants of Dewa (God). Ulundanu Temple is located near Bedugul.
Botanical Gardens
Large garden complex with many statues and flora.
Air Sanih
A curling road takes you to Air Sanih, a natural fresh water pool. A
few kilometers from Singaraja.
Munduk
In Munduk you find many pitoresque rice terraces, and you can do some
jungle trekking there.
National Park
In the West National Park you can can be trekking trough one of the
most natural places in Bali. There is much flora and fauna to be seen,
amongst others the endangered Bali Starling. Guides are available.
Lakes Tamblingan and Buyan
Great views of volcanic lakes, with plantations of flowers. You can
even buy strawberries there.
Lovina Tour
This is a full day trip and can include visit to Pura Ulun Danau
at Bedugul, visit the market and travel to the Botanical Gardens. After
a walk around the gardens return via the wonderful scenery of Munduk
and mabe sample local grown coffee. Finish off by visiting the Budhist
Temple and Hot Spring. Tel you driver how much or how littel you want
to do and he/she will be pleased to accommodate you.
Lovina NightlifeIn
Lovina there are cosy bars where you can enjoy a cocktail or a Bintang
beer and life music. Most famous bars are ZigiZ, Poco Bar and Planet
Lovina.
SportsAt Lovina
beach you can do Para sailing, waters skiing and kneeboarding.
Just Drive and seeIf
you rent a motorbike or car its really worth to just start to drive
around the villages around Lovina and try some of the small roads. You
will be surprised what you can see there. You probably run into a
marriage, ceremony or cremation somewhere, where people will invite you
to join, if you are daring enough to step towards them. Try one of the
warungs in the villages and eat and drink what the Balinese daily
eat.
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