Bali Beaches - Lovina
Posted by Mia Villa Bali on Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Lovina - Northern Bali's black sand beachLovina beach is located in the Northern part of Bali, and it is widely famous for its black volcanic sand beaches. Once in Bali, you should definitely experience not only the immaculate silvery white sand beaches, but the black volcanic beaches as well. They offer a separate amazing experience, and it is worth checking out Lovina beach at least for a whole day. The long beach stretches on and on, and it is perfect for those early morning or late afternoon walks. It is not unusual to see tourists on bikes exploring Lovina as well. This is a much quieter beach than the ones located in the South (such as Kuta for example), and it is also a favorite beach for a family outing.
Lovely place for swimming and diving The waters here are extremely calm, so Lovina beach is a very good spot for swimming. Just let yourself be rocked by the smooth waves, relax, and spend a wonderful day out here. This is also a perfect place if you come with little kids, because of the calmness of the sea and the fact there you will not find an overcrowded beach.
Other than that, you can indulge in scuba diving sessions, and admire the amazing underwater aquatic life. You can also book snorkeling trips around Lovina; these are usually beach activities much loved by the entire family, little ones and grownups alike. You will find certified diving centers here, where professionals will take care of all your needs.
Visit the wonderful sea creatures Lovina is a very famous spot for its dolphin trips. You can just book a dolphin trip with your family, and go see the dolphins in their natural habitat, splashing in and out of the waters and listen to their wonderful whistling, rattling and clicking sounds. These trips are usually taken early in the morning or at dawn, when you can catch a glimpse of the dolphins coming out from the waters. Such a trip generally costs around 70,000-80,000 Rupiah.
A visit to Dencarik village After you had enough of other beach activities, don’t forget to visit the Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist temple. It is one of the largest and most striking sacred buildings, and here you will see wonderful temple gardens and golden statues of Buddha aligned in the surroundings.
A few kilometers away from Dencarik, there are the famous Hot Spring Baths (Banjar Springs). The bath is located west of Lovina Beach, so after a day spent in the cool waters of the sea, it is definitely worth a trip to the healing waters of the hot springs. Just immerse yourself in these healing waters, and come out refreshed and relaxed, ready to start your next day. It is a wonderful place amidst a tropical garden setup, and while you would think there would be heaps of people, you are going to be surprised at the space you can have for yourself here. It is a more secluded place, and this is the reason why many tourists tend to miss out on it.