Lovina Beach Is The Gateway To North Bali’s Natural Wonders

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North Bali is having a moment! As leaders look to develop connectivity in the area further and invest in emerging tourism attractions, tourists should consider adding Lovina Beach to their vacation itinerary. 

Bali, as a destination, is so diverse and with so much to explore that there is a range of different strategies that tourists can employ.

One strategy is to move location every few days. For example, spending a few nights in Canggu, followed by a few nights in Ubud, before traveling down south again to Sanur. 

The alternative is to decide on one ‘launchpad’ style destination and from that point plan a series of day trips around the island. For those to whom the launchpad model sounds like the right course of action, Lovina Beach is the number one launchpad destination in North Bali. 

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Located a good 4-hour drive from Bali Airport, it’s a smart move to travel directly from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to Lovina to help get the bulk of the travel out of the way early on. Once in place, scheduling a day or so to rest and recalibrate after the journey and to soak in all the wonders that Lovina has to offer is an excellent idea. 

Accommodation in Lovina offers a degree of understated luxury and great affordability. For example, The Lovina Bali offers rooms for as little as USD 70 a night for a 4-star stay. Guests have access to a private beach area, as well as private pools, a stunning spa, and excellent in-house eateries. Bali Taman Beach Resort and Spa Lovina similarly offers exceptional value for money, 4-star hospitality, and beachfront access. 

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Once settled and in flow with North Bali life, it is time to put the launchpad to good use and start exploring what Buleleng Regency has to offer.

Buleleng Regency spans much of the north and northwest of Bali Province and is home to some famous tourism destinations, including Munduk, Singaraja, and Pemuteran.

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Tourists keen to experience Bali’s tropical forests and to bathe beneath cool cascading waterfalls must spend a day or more exploring all that Munduk has to offer. This elevated region of Bali can be reached within an hour’s drive of Lovina Beach and is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas of all of Indonesia.

Home to high waterfalls, broad waterfalls, double drop waterfalls, and more, Munduk is one of Bali’s last remaining paradises. While the area is starting to gather a little attention from holidaymakers, it is still a largely under-visited tourist destination in North Bali. 

If you had to choose just three waterfalls in Munduk to visit, make sure to add Sekumpul Waterfall, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and Aling Aling Waterfall to the itinerary.

Be sure to bring towels, swimwear, and sturdy shoes during a day trip to Munduk, and cash too. While most businesses and attractions in the central south of Bali will accept cards, cash is still the standard around these parts.

Using Lovina Beach as a launchpad for culturally inspired adventures, a day trip to Singaraja is an absolute must. While Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu island, there is a strong Buddhist culture here too. Tourists interested in culture and spirituality must visit Singaraja’s Ling Gwan Kiong Buddhist Temple.

The temple, also known as the Tri Dharma Place of Worship (TITD), has been recently renovated and restored. The temple is open to non-worshippers, and temple staff are all too happy to explain to visitors all about the history of the site and the role it plays in the community today. 

Singaraja is the perfect place for foodies to visit in the evening in search of authentic Indonesian food. North Bali food culture reflects the richness and diversity of this region’s past, and curious food lovers can take part in a self-led exploration of Singaraja night markets and street food scene. Be sure to order a bubur ayam, which has recently been voted as the best porridge dish in the world!