Lovina Beach – Bali is situated in a volcanic archipelago landscape, so it is a must to see what volcanic eruption can do to a coastline. Lovina beach is of grey and black volcanic sand. It stretches across a swathe of over 8 kms coastline comprising a string of coastal villages, namely: Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, and Tukad Mungga – collectively known as Lovina.
The grey and black sand of Lovina beach hide a beautiful vibrant marine life that you cannot find in the southern part of the Island. The underwater life of Lovina beach invites every diver and snorkeler to plunge in to its beauty and enjoy the natural coral reefs.
But, the main attraction here are the bottle-nosed dolphins who have made this coast their playground. The natural surrounding but rarely explored by tourists makes Lovina beach a meeting point for bottle-nosed dolphins.
Lovina beach is an infamous northern Bali coastline that offers a completely different holiday. From Denpasar, capital city of Bali, you can get to Lovina through Bedugul over the mountainous central part of the island, which takes about 2 hours. Alternatively, you can follow the Gilimanuk route of West Bali which will take about 4 hours’ drive.
But, before you go to explore Lovina beach and interact with the dolphins, there are things you should keep in mind.
Things to Do During Dolphin Spotting at Lovina Beach
Appreciate Nature while Dolphin Spotting
Dolphin is a natural creature that is usually very rare to interact with human. So, if it is possible, tell your boat operator not to chase dolphin and stop the engine when the creatures are spotted. Let the sea be calm when you enjoy the dolphin bursting through the air.
More importantly, do not throw trash into the ocean. Keep in mind that Ddolphins and other marine creatures live underneath your boat. So, respect the environment and make sure you do not spoil anything during the spotting.
Get up early and ready to sail
Lovina Dolphin Tour starts early in the morning around 2:30 to 3:00 am., tThe tour guide will pick you up and bring you to Lovina shoreline. So, you should make sure to bring everything you need before you start sailing. You might want to carry your camera to freeze the moment when you see those adorable creatures.
Best time to spot dolphins is at 06.00 am, because at that time many dolphins appear clustered, to start looking for food in the morning. So around that time you should pay attention to the coming of these beautiful bottle-nosed dolphins.
Stay at Air Sannih Beach Villa
There are a lot of guesthouses and villas that can be super near to the Lovina Beach. But, the most accommodating villas nearby the Lovina Beach is Air Sanih Beach Villa. Early in the morning, the private driver readied by the villa’s management will escort you to the shoreline.
The driver also would inform you everything about dolphin spotting ranging from the equipment prices to the sailing cost. So, you can be well prepared before sailing out to the ocean to spot dolphins. So if you want to spot dolphins in Lovina Beach, Air Sanih Beach Villa, a magnificent secret hidden paradise Bali, is one of the best choices to stay. (ADR)