Lovina Beach, Singaraja - Bali

Lovina Beach is a coastal area on the northwestern side of the Bali Island. The coastal strip stretches from 5 km west of the city of Singaraja to 15 km west. Singaraja is the seat of Buleleng regency. The Lovina area contains the small village (from east to west) of Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan, Banyualit, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. It is becoming more popular with tourists but remains far quieter than the tourists hotspots of the island' south side. Lovina Black Sandy Beaches are still very natural, thus attracting tourist. Trips to sea waters of Lovina is very interesting to visit. You can see dolphins about 1 km from the shoreline. Lovina relatively calm sea that can be traveled by boat fisherman. Lovina area is very famous for its performances of wild dolphins in the sea. On the beach there are hundreds of dolphins. To be able to see the dolphins in action, you have to go to sea before sunrise. The Dolphins will be popping up between the hours of 6 to 8 O'clock. There are skipping to the surface, and there is also a swim. Very attractive black sea animals action on this one. 

The tourist who visit can rent a boat specially provided for this tour. While heading out to the sea to watch the dolphin show you can also watch the beautiful ocean waters and natural Lovina. You can enjoy these attractions for 3 hours. Fisherman will take you to a place where dolphins often appear. Besides being able to watch a dolphin show Lovina beach there are also dive tourism. There is a wide variety of ornamental fish in the Marine Park. Lovina Marine Park is also not inferior to other Marines park in Bali. Choice of car rental Bali is the best choice for you to the tourist area in Lovina. 

History : 

Around the 1950s, Anak Agung Pandji Tisna, had traveled to several countries in Europe and Asia. From abroad in 1953s Anak Agung Pandji Tisna immediately began to build on his land, a cottage called Guests House "Lovina". The place was designed for the travelers or tourists for a vacation. The Guest House was furnished with three bedrooms and a small restaurant near the sea. Some business observers claimed that the plan of Pandji Tisna would not work as expected. They though it was too early to make business of such kind on a secluded beach like Tukad Cebol. Local cultural observers stated that "Lovina" was a foreign word, not Balinese. Furthermore there is no letter "v" in Balinese alphabet. 

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	President Palace at Tampang Siring
	President Palace at Tampak Siring

Tirta Empul Tampak Siring, Gianyar - Bali

Tirta Empul is a Temple which located in Manukaya Village, Tampak Siring sub-district, Gianyar regency. The location is beside the President Palace, it is built by President Soekarno. Tirta Empul was Famous because there is Water Source until now be created Holy Water for Balinese People Melukat (Bathe) with Holy Water, not only Balinese but also the tourist want to take a bath here with Holy Water. About the name of this temple is take from Water Source’s name which located inside the Temple is Tirta Empul. Etymologically, Tirta Empul is that the water spurt out of the ground. Tirta Empul Temple is one of heritage sites in Bali especially in Gianyar regency. Now Tirta Empul temple and Melukat Place is favorite tourism object in Gianyar regency. In estimated name of Tampak Siring derived from Balinese Language, Tampak means “Telapak” (tread),   Siring means “Miring” (Oblique position). Perhaps in legend has it that the sacred spring, Created by God Indra. His force had been poisoned by Mayadanawa so pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality to revive them. An inscription dates the founding of a temple at the site to 926 AD. Ever since for more than a thousand years the Balinese have come to bathe in the Sacred Waters for Healing and spiritual merit.

The Tirta Empul Temple Includes the traditional Balinese split gate along with shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Braham, Mount Batur, and Indra. There is also a large open Pavilion in the main courtyard, useful, for relaxing in the shade. But the main Attraction here is a long rectangular pool carved of stone, filled with Koi  fish and feed by the sacred spring via 12 fountains. Worshippers first make an offering at the temple, then climb into the main pool to bath and pray. Many Balinese people collect the Holy Water in bottles to take home. Nearby there are two smaller pool fed by the spring. Overlooking the temple, on a hill above is surprisingly modern building The Government Palace, built on 1954. Originally a residence for Dutch officials, it was later used by former President Soekarno during his frequent trips to Bali.