subject: Hot Springs And Dolphin Watching In Lovina Bali [print this page] A quiet coastal town on the North Bali coastline west of the city of Singaraj, Lovina Bali is actually a string of coastal villages, essentially consisting of seven traditional villages, namely: Temukus, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Banyualit and Kaliasem, which all slightly merge into one on a ten-kilometer stretch of the main road which hugs the north coast into Singaraja to the west. The main hub of this area is Kalibukuk and is often thought of "Lovina town centre".
Comprising of several quite narrow stretches of black volcanic sand beaches fringing Lovina's entire stretch of coast, Lovina has managed to exude a sedate charm even as the number of hotels and villas in Bali and other tourist places grows.
Accessed by a multitude of small lanes which run perpendicular to the east-west coast road, Lovina boasts of black sand beaches and relatively calm waters of Bali's north coast that are generally safe for swimming and lend themselves well to exploration on foot at a leisurely pace, which are in direct contrast to the crashing surf of the south.
Aside from diving, and snorkeling, dolphin watching Bali is also one of Lovina's main attractions. Dolphin sightings are said to be always being offered trips every other minute. These leave the main beaches each morning at dawn as dozens of Bali dolphins tend to gather around every morning during sunrise for breakfast just offshore of Lovina beach.
The dolphins are one of Lovina's major attractions, and dolphin sighting can give you an enjoyable ride and of course very worthwhile, especially if you do find a pod of dolphins. Aside from dolphin sightings, Lovina is also known for its Banjar Hot springs. Located west of Lovina, Banjar Hot springs are just about 30 minutes from Lovina.
These enchanting hot springs are known for its stone carved mouths that gush water in a lush garden setting. The waters tend to be naturally a very pleasing temperature and have high sulphur content; thus, providing you an extremely therapeutic and cleansing experience.
The ancient looking Banjar Bali Hot Springs showcases a beautiful flowered garden with three baths where you can puddle in 38C sulfur water. In the first bath, you can see it is filled with dragon statues spewing water, which then overflows in the second bath located lower. Along the walls is a small ridge where you can sit in the water.
Just like the other pools, the third pool is a great place to soak as it has warm water too, with the water pouring from 3 m high; thus, giving you a great back massage. Lovina has a huge amount of budget and mid-range accommodations and one of this is Starlight Restaurant and Villas.
Starlight Restaurant and Villas
Starlight Restaurant and Villas is located on the beach near the centre of Lovina, between Aneka and Sunari.
Opened in 2011, Starlight Restaurant and Villas showcases cottages with double bed, large wardrobe with shelves, tea and coffee making ingredients, a small refrigerator and flatscreen TV with sat channels.
The Bali villa cottages have safes, air-conditions, fan and a mosquito net, high-quality modern sanitary facilities and walk-in showers with extra large shower heads. There are also 4 person cottages that have a second, twin-bedded room.
Starlight Restaurant and Villas also features a restaurant which has an open kitchen, beachside dining and life acoustic music. Depending on the weather, you may be able to sit on the beach with a bonfire or at one of the outdoor areas, where sometimes it is possible to spot dolphins from the beach or the restaurant.
The author recommends to visit Luxury Bali Villas website to read more about the bali island and some good locations like a Villas Seminyak.
