Surroundings

Sights in and around Lovina

The perfect base for exploring North Bali

Stay in North Bali and you'll discover a side of the island that many tourists miss. Around Villa Banjar Beach lie traditional fishing villages, rice fields and temples, and everything is close by. The Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist monastery is 5 minutes from the villa, Seririt market sells fresh regional produce and in 10 minutes you're in lively Lovina Beach. It's the perfect mix of luxury and calm at the villa with real, everyday life on Bali. Prefer to get active? Then see the activities, such as dolphin watching and snorkelling. Read what previous guests thought of the area in our guest reviews.

Day trips and activities

Day trips in North and Central Bali

Lovina beach

Lovina is the best-known town in the north of Bali, with small shops, restaurants, bars with live music, supermarkets and ATMs. It's a lively place with a charming little beach where traditional fishing boats are moored.

Brahma Vihara Arama in het noord van Bali.

Buddhist monastery

Bali's largest Buddhist monastery is called Brahma Vihara Arama. It is known for its beautiful murals, golden artworks and statues. Tucked away in the hills, it is just 5 minutes from the villa.

Een lokale vlakbij markt vlakbij de villa.

Fruit market

Seririt is about a 10-minute drive west of the villa. It's an authentic market town where you can buy fresh regional produce. It's one of several markets where the staff buy fresh ingredients every day.

Fishing villages

On both sides of the villa lie traditional fishing villages with beautifully painted boats. Residents here still live a fairly traditional life and depend entirely on fishing. From the villa, the villages are easy to reach with a walk along the beach.

Rijstvelden in de bergen vlakbij de villa.

Lovina rice fields

The villa is surrounded by rice fields. They are impressive and very photogenic. You can reach the local rice fields on foot, by scooter or by mountain bike. The most beautiful terraced ones, draped over the hills, are near Ubud and Munduk.

Vissersdorp in Singeraja vlakbij de villa.

Singaraja city

The nearest large city, 15 kilometres from the villa, is Singaraja. It is the former capital of Bali, and old warehouses still recall the era when the Dutch colonial government was based here. A famous building in the city is the Gedong Kirtya library. Our driver Erik happily takes you on a day trip.

Culture and rice terraces in Ubud

Ubud is the religious and cultural heart of Bali. Many Indonesian and international artists have settled here. You can browse galleries, furniture and souvenir shops, but above all you can eat wonderfully and enjoy traditional dance, music and rice terraces.

Bruyan en Bratan. culturele spot in Noord-Bali.

Lake Buyan and Bratan temple

Buyan and Bratan are volcanic lakes along the road to Denpasar. Here you'll find the famous Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple and the town of Bedugul, whose market sells plenty of fresh fruit. Along the way you pass several monkey colonies eagerly waiting for tasty nuts.

Mount Batur volcano

Gunung Batur is an active volcano, 1,717 metres high, in northeast Bali. It is a sacred mountain that holds an important place in Balinese Hinduism. It has a large crater lake and is famous for its sunrise trek to the summit.

What is worth seeing closest to the villa?

Brahma Vihara Arama, the largest Buddhist monastery on Bali, is five minutes away, the Banjar hot springs are within walking distance, and Seririt market and Lovina Beach are both around ten minutes.

Can we visit the Buddhist monastery?

Yes, the monastery is open to visitors. Dress modestly and cover your legs; sarongs are available at the entrance. It is a five-minute drive from the villa.

Is a day trip to Ubud possible from Lovina?

Yes, as a day trip. Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, with galleries, dance, music and the rice terraces. Our driver takes you there and back.

Which waterfall is closest?

The Gitgit waterfall, around thirty minutes from the villa on the road towards the mountain lakes. You walk the last stretch through the jungle.

What is Seririt market like?

A real local market about ten minutes west of the villa, where our staff buy fresh fruit, vegetables and fish every day. You are very welcome to come along.