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.

Lovina is only 10 minutes from Singaraja by a good road. Public transport runs until 9 pm. Bemos to Singaraja (Banyusari terminal) cost Rp2000. You can also charter a bemo for Rp.25.000

There are direct buses to Java. Buy your ticket from the Perama office in Anturan: Surabaya 10 euro; Yogyakarta 20 euro; Jakarta 25 euro.

Shuttle buses run several times daily to Bali's main resorts: Ubud 7 euro; Candidasa 10 euro; Kuta 7 euro. Buy your ticket from Perama in Anturan or from Ganda Sari, Bina Ria or Arya's Cafe in Lovina. Tours of the area, as well as snorkeling and sailing trips can be arranged by your hotel or by these shuttle companies.

For bike, motorbike and car rentals, go to: Bina Ria Transport, Happy Beach Bungalows or Bali Taman Beach in Tukad Mungga; Perama Losmen or Mandhara Beach Cottages in Anturan; or Pringga Guest House and Janur's Dive Inn 'in Kalibukbuk. The daily rate for a push bike is 2 euro; motorbike 5-6 euro; car self-drive 15 euro; car with driver 20-25 euro.

Restaurants and Nightlife

Nearly all hotels in the area have restaurants. Janur's Dive Inn has one that is great value for money. Very pleasant, serving favorites for 1 euro.

The most famous restaurant is Khi Khi in Lovina. If the food is to your liking, go to their open-air kitchen and take notes on the recipes. Grilled fish and fried prawns are favorites here. Bali Bagus has seafood and vegetarian dishes, and is highly recommended. Another popular restaurant is the Kakatua, near Lovina beach. Try their fried fish for 2 euro. Or you can go to Srikandi for fried rice, which you eat sitting on a mat. For those who want live music, go to Wina or Malibu. The latter turns into a disco on Fridays. Bali Aga on the south side of the street, across from Tip Top Shop, has spaghetti, burgers, and traditional Balinese specialties.
Water sports

Most hotels can arrange water sports, not only for the Lovina area, but for Pulau Menjangan to the west (around 18 euro). The usual rates are as follows: snorkeling: 3-4 euro per person, bargaining is a must. Trip to the dolphins: 5 euro per person. Fishing trip: 5 euro per person.

Wayang

Lovina is not known as a center of Balinese culture. However the area is famed for its puppet shows. Hotels with regular performances are: Puri Bedahulu, Happy Beach Bungalows and Mandhara Beach Cottages.