Lovina Travel Guide

Located on the beautiful island of Bali, Lovina is best known for its distinctive beach, which features black volcanic sand.

Worth It?: If you are exploring north Bali and want somewhere pretty to use as a base, Lovina is a good choice.
What to Do: dolphin watching, scuba diving, swimming, soaking away aches and pains in the hot springs.
Best Time to Go: during the dry season between May and September.
How Long?: A day or two is enough time to explore Lovina.

Lovina is a popular place for boat trips as dolphins cavort in the water near the beach. Although sunbathers might be put off by the color of the sand, this is also a good place for water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing.

There are also a number of interesting places to visit in and around Lovina such as waterfalls, hot springs and a temple or two. Beachfront accommodation is reasonably priced in Lovina, which is a good place to use as a base to explore the north region of Bali.

Travel to Lovina - Getting There

Visitors arriving in Bali will probably do so via Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is located just outside the city of Denpasar. There are regular buses from Denpasar to Lovina (4 hours) as well as from surrounding towns and cities such as Kuta (3 hours) and Sanur.

Lovina Things to Do

Lovina Attractions

Lovina Beach

with black volcanic sand and clear blue water, this is a good spot for water sports such as scuba diving and sailing.

Dolphin spotting

take a boat ride from Lovina Beach to watch dolphins dive among the waves.

Singsing Waterfall

just a short walk through the jungle from the beach, this sparkling cascade of water is a good place for a picnic.

Side trips from Lovina

Banjar Hot Springs: take a short bemo ride to visit these natural hot springs set in a pretty garden.