BULELENG Regency
This Regency
sprawls over the full length of Bali's north coast. It is hot, dry and
fringed with black sand beaches and coconut palms. It meet Karangasem
in the northeast coast into the untouched jungle territory of Bali's
National Park, on the west end of the island. The Regency has been more
exposed to foreign influences in the recent past. Buleleng was a port
for traiding boats coming east on the route to Spice Island and where
Chinese, Arabic, European , and Bugis merchant came to exchange opium,
arms , and "kepeng " for Balinese rice, fruits, cattle , and slaves. In
1882, the Dutch made Bali and Lombok into a combined Residency and
singaraja became the capital city.
• SINGARAJA
The
originalcapital of Bali, Singaraja is right on the sea, and its harbor
has been key to local development. A bustling center of local commerce,
its people are noisy, open, and friendly, and reflect their local
climate.
• LOVINA & MENJANGAN ISLAND
About 10 kilometers
west of Singaraja. The black sand beach is safe and a wonderful place
for swimming and snorkeling. Lovina also offers dolphin viewing.
Menjangan Island, part of the West Bali National Park has the most
beautiful coral reefs in Bali. A long with the bearby Labuan Lalang,
this is a great place for diving and snorkeling
• YEH SANEH
A
litte further east on the coast is Yeh Saneh, an idyllic spot that few
people know about. Only a few maters from the splash of the surf is a
cool freshwater spring around whichhas been built a large pool and
gardens for bathers and picnickers.
• GIT GIT WATER FALLS
To
the south of Singaraja is Gitgit Waterfall, Bali's highest waterfall.
This beautiful wilderness area is a must for nature lovers who want to
get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger towns. This is a
perfect place to take photographs of bali's magical scenery
While
it is possible to make a day-trip to the north coast, it's a very long
drive and you really need to stay longer to see the area. Best to base
yourself in the Lovina resort area, with its many hotels and
restaurants. Besides Lovina, both Singaraja and Air Sanih have
accommodations.
Bali - Lovina
The area known as Lovina
(actually another name for Kalibukbuk) comprises several villages
situated alongside the coastal road west of Singaraja. From east to
west they are: Tukad Munga, Anturan, Kalibukbuk (Lovina) and Temukus.
All offer accommodations and other tourist services. It is quiet and
rural here. The black sand beach is beautiful at sunrise. There's no
surfing, but plenty of coral areas for snorkeling. The fishermen can
also take you to see dolphins offshore; arrange with the boatmen a day
in advance. If you have had enough of the sea, the mountainous
hinterland is great for hiking.
Hotel in Lovina
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