LOVINA HOTELS AREA

In the western part of Singaraja, long stretch of black sand beach encompasses Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus villages collectively called Lovina.

Lining up of busy losmen and hotels with the depleted shady sea makes Lovina one of the most stirring beaches in Bali.

Tranquility, incredible under water world and dolphins are the magnetism of Lovina. From Lovina, visiting Pulau Menjangan, which is a part of West Bali National Park will be interesting for diving lover.

Long isolated from the South by the North-Central volcanic ridge and vast expanses of primary forest, it has developed its own social and cultural features.The regency of Buleleng stretches along almost the whole length of the island. Its territory consists of steep mountain slopes plunging into a narrow coastal plain. Singaraja, Bali's second largest city, is located in the middle, almost to the top of the northern bulge on the island's map.

Westward, tourists looking for a quiet beach resort head for Lovina, a long stretch of beach hotels and bungalows 10 km to the West of Singaraja. The black sand beach is safe and a perfect place for swimming and snorkelling. Lovina also offers dolphin viewing. It is the perfect basis for the discovery of Northern Bali. Further to the West of Lovina the coastal road takes us to the small towns of Banjar and Seririt. Banjar is host to the only Buddhist monastery of the island, built by a Brahmin who converted to Theravada Buddhism in the 50s, while retaining his traditional Balinese following. The monastery, a blend of Balinese and mainland Southeast Asian architecture, offers a stunning panorama down to the sea. Banjar has also hot springs popular with the local people and tourists from Lovina. Up the road, driving from the dry coastal area to increasingly lush landscapes, one reaches the small Bali Aga village of Pedawa, with its unique shrines from bamboo.