LOVINA BEACH

About Lovina Beach

Lovina Beach is the coastal region located on the northwestern border of Bali, the famous island of Indonesia which is a serene and enchanting destination to visit with our Bali travel package. Lovina is the collective term of the beach villages Kaliasem, Anturan, Pemaron, Temukus, Banyualit Tukad Mungga and Kalibukbuk.

With a coastline of over 8 km, Lovina has become one of the best-known tourist attractions in Indonesia. Once a natural marvel, Lovina has now become a hub for various restaurants, clubs, bars, handicraft shops, banks, hotels and commercial beaches. 

Lovina is famous for its black sand beaches, dolphins and coral reefs. The beaches in Lovina are filled with calm shorelines with seawater safe for swimming and many other water sports. It is filled with many attractions that tempt hundreds of tourists every year towards it.

 Every village of Lovina has its charm, for instance, the Temukus village that is known for the Singsing Waterfall and a famous Dutch war monument. On the other hand, Kaliasem is renowned for its water sports, especially the snorkelling activities while Pemaron is filled with Chinese and Buddhist temples. 

On top of all the relief features and monument attractions, the beautiful coastal town of Lovina is also replete with hot springs and tropical gardens.

The Banjar Hot Springs of the Buleleng town of Bali is one of the most visited destinations in the city. Bali is known for its moderate tempered seas. The water of these seas are calm and hence ideal for many aquatic species. The most popular of them are Dolphins.

 Along with all other famous attractions, Lovina is best known for its dolphin watching tours. Dolphins are seen in large numbers from the shores of the beaches of Lovina early in the morning. Having become the centre for tourism activities in the northwestern part of Bali, Lovina has become equipped with many temporary housing options for guests. One can stay comfortably in hotels ranging from star class for luxury travellers to homestay for budget travellers.

How To Reach Lovina Beach

From Denpasar Airport - 

Denpasar Airport is around 82 km away from Lovina Beach. There are a few ways you can reach the Lovina Beach from the airport. 

By Cab: There are various cab services available both online and at the airport terminal that facilitate car-hire. As cabs are the most comfortable and safe mode of transportation within the city, one can hire a taxi from the Denpasar Airport to commute to Lovina Beach. 

By tourist shuttle: Bali has several tourist shuttles that take you to Lovina Beach. Tourist shuttles are more affordable than car rides and mostly part of tourist packages. 

Best Time To Visit Lovina Beach

The months of May to September are ideal for visiting. It is hot all year round in the sandy beaches of Bali. However, the climate of Lovina Beach is the best during the period between the early onset of summer to the beginning of winter.

The seawater evaporates under the sun, which has a cooling effect on the region during the summer months. January and February are the months that get the most rainfall and hence should be avoided if one wants to make the most out of the water activities available. 

Reaching the beach early in the morning during the day is advisable if one wants to witness the Dolphin tours. The weather is also the most pleasant during early mornings as well. 

Lovina Beach Other Essential Information

Location: Lovina Beach is situated at the northwestern border of the city of Bali in Indonesia. 

Timings: Lovina Beach is open to visitors 24x7 on all days of the week.

Price: Various activities in Lovina Beach cost differently. 

Lovina Beach Dolphin Tour 

The Dolphin tour is one of the most popular attractions of Lovina Beach. The modest waters of the Bali beaches enrich the ideal ecosystem needed for a dolphin pod. As a result, dolphins are found in considerable numbers in Lovina. 

The Dolphin tours commence early in the morning. Visitors are supposed to catch the outrigger boats that take them about 1 km inside the sea. Here, visitors wait for the dolphins to come to the surface.

The experience is unique in its regard as the dolphins are in their natural habitat, going about their natural activities. All the dolphins are untrained yet familiar with the visiting activities. 

It is advisable to book dolphin tours one day in advance to avoid the unavailability of boats at the last minute.

One is allowed to capture the mesmerizing movements of playful dolphins against the rising sun silently in cameras without causing any disturbance to the creatures. One should also keep in mind to not throw anything, especially plastic into the water during the tour so as not to harm the biosphere of the sea. 

The cost of dolphin tours depends upon the number of people in the boat. However, on average, the price turns out to be INR 1000 to INR 2000 per person.

Tips for visiting Lovina Beach

1. Always check the rules, restrictions, outfit requirements, and hazards before undertaking any water sport activity. 

2. Make sure there are adequately trained lifeguards around whenever you get near seawater or do any water activity.

3. Check your harness, safety gear twice before any water sport activity. 

4. Protect yourself from the damaging sun's rays by using sun-protection serums and sunscreens. Apply sunscreen as frequently as you can. 

5. Beach weather can often be sunny. Do not forget to carry sunglasses with you to protect your eyes from damage. 

6. Protect your feet by wearing beach footwear. Do not walk on the beach barefoot from 10 AM to 5 PM.

7. Pack a first-aid kid that can come to use in any unwarranted situation like sunburn or insect bites. 

8. Bring a trash bag or litter bag with you so that you can properly dispose of your garbage. Littering is heavily looked down upon in Lovina Beach.