Lovina Bali Tourism
Lovina Bali Tourism – North Bali is getting all the attention it deserves right now. For long, the northernmost coast of Bali has been overlooked by tourists, but all that is changing now.
For those who discovered this Bali gem years ago, this new level of attention has been a long time coming.
Lovina has been a beach resort for decades; however, hardly any tour operators and travel agents promoted this part of the island. It has taken those who have actively looked to get off the beaten track to find themselves in this stunning part of the island.
Now, as a concerted effort is underway to bring more tourists away from the resorts of the central south of the island to lesser-visited areas, Lovina Beach is the name on everybody’s lips.
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The journey to Lovina can be seen as a blessing or a curse, and it’s highly advisable to see this 4-hour journey as a blessing.
Tourists planning their trips up to Lovina would be wise to ask their driver to plan the scenic route.
By taking the scenic route through the central highlands of Bali, including the Bedugul region, visitors can stop off and explore some of the island’s most important cultural gems.
This includes Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Beratan Lake, the Bali Botanical Garden, and The Blooms Garden. For those traveling with kids, a stop off at Bali Farm House.
This is the perfect place for families to stretch their legs, breathe in some cool highland air, and break up the long journey. It’s a good spot for lunch, too. How often do any of us get to dine with farm animals at the picnic table?
Upon arrival in Lovina, nothing but a warm welcome awaits all who visit this part of the world. That is not to say that there is a less-than-warm welcome in other parts of the island, but there is something about life in North Bali that just hits different.
One of the most popular activities in North Bali is the sunrise boat trip to see whale dolphins. Picking the right provider for this tour is essential as the dolphins’ welfare is of the utmost importance.
In the past, some local fishermen and tour providers have conducted themselves in less than ethical ways, all with the mission of getting their tourists the best sighting of the dolphins, which has led to distressing encounters for both tourists and the wildlife.
Those who wish to see the dolphins must set their alarms super early, like 3.30 am, to be down on Lovina Beach, ready to head out on the water to be in position at first light, which is when the dolphins like to come out and play.
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It’s Lovina’s incredible accommodation offering that has tourists returning year after year. These resorts and hotels are really a home away from home for loyal and returning guests.
The Lovina Bali Resort is the area’s most famous hotel and offers 21 villas, 68 suites, and 2 penthouses. Guests have access to two swimming pools, in addition to beachfront access, as well as a fitness studio, kids club, spa, sunset bar, and in-house restaurant.
For an affordable 4-star stay in Lovina, look no further than Hotel Puri Saron Baruna Beach Cottages. With low season rates as low as USD 24 per night, this place not only has guests returning but also extending their stays.
Located overlooking Lovina Beach, guests have easy access to all that Lovina has to offer, and yet they need not leave the premises if they don’t desire to do so. With every need catered to, this is a top spot in Lovina for tourists of every kind.
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North Bali's Best Tourism Destination
North Bali Fishing Village Named Best Tourism Destination By UN World Tourism Organisation
It is that time of year again! It is the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards.
The awards are always a big moment for Bali, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations that is constantly working to prioritize cultural and community-based travel for the masses.
In years gone by, Bali has won big at the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards. Both Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency and Jatiluwih Village in Tabanan Regency, which overlooks the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, have seen hugely positive impacts as a result of winning the prestigious award.
In fact, the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Award is not given to a single village each year, but rather a short list of winners who are also provided huge amounts of strategic tourism development support by the UNWTO in the years following the win.
Typically, the long list for the World’s Best Tourism Village Award features around 300 communities, which are whittled down to a winners’ list of just 52. In 2025, the long list featured tourism villages from 75 countries worldwide. The 2025 awards ceremony was hosted in Huzhou, China.
Bali’s big winner this year is Pemuteran Tourism Village in Buleleng Regency. This humble coastal village in North Bali has caught the attention of international adjudicators for its attention to marine conservation and sustainable community-based tourism.
Pemuteran Village has officially been named as one of the top 52 Best Tourism Villages in the World in 2025. To receive the award in Huzhou, on behalf of the Pemuteran community, was the Indonesian Deputy for Destination Development and Infrastructure at the Ministry of Tourism, Hariyanto.
Speaking in light of the imposing and life-changing win, the Head of the Bueleng Tourism Office, Gede Dody Sukma Oktiva Askara, praised Pemuteran Village for the huge amount of hard work that went into winning the award. For those villages that wish to be in the running, it is not as simple as entering your name into a hat.
The rigorous profiling process requires communities to explain their tourism model in intensive detail. Askara praised the cooperative approach taken by community members, business leaders in the area, and supporting agencies.
Pemuteran Village has been developed as a marine conservation tourism village and is considered to be one of the best areas for diving in all of Bali. Over the last decade, Pemuteran and its surrounding waters have been a site for significant coral restoration efforts, and the results are proving highly impactful to both the reef and marine life.
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Askara told reporters, “Underwater conservation, coral reef maintenance, and collaboration between the community, businesses, and the government are the hallmarks of Pemuteran Village compared to other tourist villages.”
He added, “This award is also expected to increase tourist visits, while also positively impacting the economy, culture, and environmental preservation.” North Bali, including Pemuertatn Village, is a priority area for tourism leaders in Bali.
Over the coming months and years, tourists can expect to see more promotion of this region as an emerging tourism destination. While tourism has been present in North Bali for decades in places like Lovina, tourism is still notably less developed than in areas of the central south.
The top destinations in North Bali that tourists should visit are Pemuteran Village, especially for scuba diving and snorkeling. It is also a wonderful place to connect with Balinese culture in a genuinely authentic way.
Of course, tourists should stop by Lovina Beach for a relaxed vacation vibe. Tourists are becoming increasingly interested in Munduk as an area of natural beauty and total retreat away from the busy tourism hotspots of the south.
Tourism Development Threatens Bali’s Natural Heritage
Bali Urged To Protect Green Landscapes As Tourism Development Threatens Island’s Natural Heritage
Bali is urged to renew its commitment to protecting green landscapes and the island’s cultural heritage. The calls come from respected tourism professor Dr. I Wayan Suardana, SST.Par., M.Par., from Udayana University in Denpasar.
The lecturer is urgently calling for leaders to protect Bali’s forest and upstream landscapes as development in coastal regions booms.
Speaking to reporters, Dr. I Wayan Suardana, who is the Dean of the Faculty of Tourism at Udayana University, stated that the provincial government’s role in maintaining ecosystem balance and tourism needs is not functioning as well as it could. He noted that investor interests are dominating over the need to protect and conserve the natural landscape.
Dr Suardana shared, “It’s truly unfortunate that Bali’s tourism sector is experiencing extraordinary degradation, driven by traffic jams, waste, and the exploitation of forests and lakes.”
He also criticized both the central and provincial governments for not working coherently to ensure the success of major projects and uphold the regulations in place to protect the environment. This, he feels, is leading to unregulated tourism development across the island, which threatens both the landscape and local community wellbeing.
Dr Suardana shared, “The synchronization is not clearly visible, and overlapping and waiting between the central and regional governments are the main factors that hinder evaluation and oversight, which should be carried out periodically.”
Dr Suardana called for the Bali Provincial Government to take firm action against those found to be violating building permits and business operation licenses. He explained, “If any individuals are involved, they must be cleared.
The government must be firm and impartial. Bali is small, and it must be well-preserved because its tourism potential lies solely in its uniqueness and natural balance.”
In his observation, Dr Suardana feels that poor monitoring and supervision of permits and licenses have resulted in development and investment becoming unregulated. He noted, “Supervision isn’t working. Currently, the government only reacts when cases become public on social media.”
His calls are clear: “Bali doesn’t need to clear forests for tourism. True ecotourism utilizes forests without damaging the ecology. Ecotourism should protect forests, not exploit them.”
He wants to see the Bali Provincial Government seriously investing more time, effort, and resources into developing genuinely sustainable tourism initiatives and stricter conservation plans for green areas yet to be touched by tourism.
Dr Suardana concluded, “Tourism should support conservation activities, not use it as a tool for destruction.” Adding “Especially in terms of physical development and permits. The government must be bold and assertive to maintain Bali’s sustainability.”
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has already drafted legislation that will see a ban on the development of new tourism infrastructure in many areas of the island starting in 2026.
However, this policy is only drafted and not yet brought into effect, and does not cover the most popular areas for development, such as Badung Regency, home to resort areas such as Uluwatu, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta.
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This was confirmed back in July 2025 when Governor Koster stated that the six regency leaders who had endorsed this step were from Tabanan, Jembrana, Buleleng, Bangli, Karangasem, and Klungkung.
Dr Suardana’s calls must be listened to if Bali is to be able to hit its targets of being a sustainable tourism destination and for leaders to keep their election promises. His warnings must also be heeded, even in more general terms, too.
Earlier this month, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced that it will be promoting three specific areas of travel focus to tourists moving forward. This is the promotion of gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism across Bali and across the country. All three of these key tourism focus areas rely upon a healthy and thriving set of ecosystems across Bali.
Illegal Motorcycle Taxis In Bali
Illegal Motorcycle Taxis In Bali Tourism Resorts Huge Concern For Local Government
Leaders in Bali have been responding to public complaints about illegal motorcycle taxi drivers operating in top tourism destinations.
To complicate matters for tourists, some drivers toggle between operating legally and breaking the law when it is convenient, beneficial, and seemingly easy to get away with.
Following up on complaints from local residents in Legian, Bali Police and the Legian Traditional Village have committed to cracking down on poor behavior by motorcycle taxi drivers in the area.
However, despite being ‘coached’ on what is expected of them last week, the issues of fighting between drivers and continuing to operate illegally have persisted into this week.
According to the Head of Legian Village, Putu Eka Martini, at least 20 illegal motorcycle taxi drivers were apprehended during a training program involving authorities and the Legian community. These drivers were caught wearing official motorcycle taxi uniforms but were not registered with any app.
These drivers are known to frequently hang around busy areas of Legian and pressure tourists to use their services. Martini shared, “This situation has long been a public complaint. If it continues like this, it will certainly tarnish Legian’s image as a tourist destination.”
As an initial punishment, the driver’s branded jackets showing the online motorcycle taxi logo were confiscated. Marthini confirmed that they can only retrieve them if they can show proof that they are now registered drivers.
Marthini confirmed that officers are also providing guidance to drivers with motorcycles that are technically not roadworthy, such as those without mirrors, license plates, or documents.
Marthini shared, “We are still providing guidance at this time. However, in the future, it is possible that stricter measures will be implemented through ticketing in collaboration with the police.”
However, the initial visit by the authorities was not enough to deter the illegal activity, as late last week the Badung Traffic Police confirmed that they had to visit the area once again to follow up on reports of an illegal motorcycle taxi driver stealing the wallet of an international tourists, as well as reports of fighting.
The Head of the Badung Police Traffic Unit, AKP Ni Luh Tiviasih, told reporters, “We, the Badung Police Traffic Unit, have taken a number of preventative and preemptive measures to discipline and educate online motorcycle taxi drivers, especially those operating in tourist areas such as Canggu, Batu Bolong, and the surrounding areas.”
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AKP Tiviasih confirmed that the traffic police will continue to intensify the educational activities in the area and continue to monitor behavior and follow up on reports.
The aim is clear: to create a safe, orderly, and ethically operating traffic and transport service in Badung Regency, especially in top tourism areas like Legian, Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu.
AKP Tiviasih explains, “We also emphasize the importance of professionalism among obol drivers, including no cheering or intimidating them. If there are indications of violations or perpetrators who disturb tourists, we will certainly follow up according to the law.”
AKP Tiviasih concluded by calling on tourists to feel empowered to make a report against any driver or individuals who have engaged in disruptive or disrespectful behavior, either by calling 110 or contacting Badung Police directly.
AKP Tiviasih concluded, “We are open and ready to follow up on every report to create a safe and conducive environment, especially in the tourist area.”
Tourists who need to travel by motorcycle taxi are advised to book via apps like GoJek and Grab. It is highly advisable to turn on all available safety features within the app and never accept a ride from a driver who pressurizes or even suggests taking the booking off the app. The same is true for car taxi services, too.
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