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    Lovina

    Lovina on Bali's north coast is a quiet string of coastal villages with dark sandy beaches. It is known for its morning dolphin boat trips, hot springs, and waterfalls in the hinterland.

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    Lovina on Bali's north coast is a quiet string of coastal villages with dark sandy beaches. It is known for its morning dolphin boat trips, hot springs, and waterfalls in the hinterland.
    Lovina is the collective name for several villages on the north coast, about ten kilometers west of Singaraja. The sea here is mostly calm, and the beaches have dark volcanic sand. Well-known are the sunrise boat trips to dolphin pods off the coast, though often very crowded. The hinterland features waterfalls like Gitgit and Sekumpul, the hot springs of Banjar, and the Buddhist monastery Brahmavihara-Arama. Lovina is quieter and more affordable than South Bali.

    Sights in Lovina

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    Air Panas Banjar
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    Air Panas Banjar

    Hot springs in a garden with three pools, into which water flows from stone dragon heads.
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    Brahmavihara-Arama
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    Brahmavihara-Arama

    Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, on the slope above Banjar, featuring a miniature replica of the Borobudur Stupa.
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    Gitgit Waterfall
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    Gitgit Waterfall

    Waterfall in the forest south of Singaraja, accessible via a path with steps and souvenir stalls.
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    Sekumpul Waterfall
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    Sekumpul Waterfall

    Multiple high waterfalls in a green gorge. The descent via stairs is steep, a local guide is customary.
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    Sights in Lovina

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Air Panas Banjar
    Attraction

    1Air Panas Banjar

    Hot springs in a garden with three pools, into which water flows from stone dragon heads.
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    Brahmavihara-Arama
    Attraction

    2Brahmavihara-Arama

    Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, on the slope above Banjar, featuring a miniature replica of the Borobudur Stupa.
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    Gitgit Waterfall
    Attraction

    3Gitgit Waterfall

    Waterfall in the forest south of Singaraja, accessible via a path with steps and souvenir stalls.
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    Sekumpul Waterfall
    Attraction

    4Sekumpul Waterfall

    Multiple high waterfalls in a green gorge. The descent via stairs is steep, a local guide is customary.
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    Restaurants in Lovina

    1

    Warung Jepun

    Indonesian restaurant with a bar in central Lovina.
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    Warung Wayan

    Simple Indonesian eatery on Jl. Mawar in the Kalibukbuk district.
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    3

    Tanda Pizzeria

    Italian restaurant with pizza on Jl. Pandawa.
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    Food and Drink

    Ikan Bakar

    Grilled fish on the beach, often fresh from the fishermen's catch.

    Siobak

    Pork in dark sauce, a Chinese-influenced specialty from Singaraja.

    Culture

    Singaraja was Bali's capital and the seat of Dutch administration until 1958; colonial buildings still stand in the harbor district. In the north, alongside Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists also live, and the region's temples have a unique, playful style with reliefs.

    Getting There and Around

    Getting ThereFrom the Airport: Around three hours over the mountains or along the west coast.Shuttle Bus: Perama connects Lovina with Ubud, Kuta, and Sanur (peramatour.com).To Java: Via Gilimanuk, from there the ASDP ferry runs 24/7, taking 30 to 60 minutes to Ketapang near Banyuwangi. Tickets only online via ferizy.com.Getting Around in LovinaLocally, you rent scooters or cars with drivers for excursions to the waterfalls.

    Day Trips

    Munduk

    Mountain village with coffee, cloves and waterfalls, about an hour south.

    Pemuteran and Menjangan

    Diving and snorkeling areas in the northwest, a good hour west.

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    Munduk
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    Munduk

    Munduk is situated at about 800 meters in Bali's central highlands. Coffee and clove plantations, waterfalls, and the crater lakes Tamblingan and Buyan shape this cool, often misty landscape.
    Bali

    Bali

    Bali is Indonesia's sole majority Hindu island. Temple festivals, offerings, and dance shape daily life, rice terraces and volcanoes the interior. The south is heavily touristed, the east and north much quieter.
    Pemuteran and Menjangan
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    Pemuteran and Menjangan

    Pemuteran, in northwest Bali, is a quiet coastal village and a starting point for diving and snorkeling trips to Menjangan Island in West Bali National Park.
    Ubud
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    Ubud

    Ubud, in the highlands of Gianyar, is considered Bali's cultural center. Palace, temples, art museums, and evening dance performances are close by, surrounded by rice terraces and river valleys.
    Canggu

    Canggu

    Canggu, northwest of Seminyak, has grown from a surf village into a hub for surfers, café-goers, and digital nomads. Black sand beaches with consistent waves alternate with rice paddies and densely developed streets.