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Bali has many temples, each with its own meaning. East of Lovina are the Beji Temple in Sangsit, is dedicated to the rice goddess. The Jagaraja temple commemorates the battles with the Dutch. West of Lovina is Pulaki temple, teeming with monkeys that are considered descendants of the god Dewa. The Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple is located near Bedugul at Lake Bratan. Here you will pass as you drive to the airport in the south from the villa or vice versa.Pura Ulun Danau BratanDit famous and beautiful temple complex located on the edge of Lake Bratan, a beautiful lake between mountains, partly hidden among the clouds go. Lake Bratan is very important for the irrigation of the southern parts of Bali.Pura Besakih - the 'mother temple'Pura Besakih is the largest and most sacred temple of the Balinese. The temple is located on the slopes of Gunung Agung and was built between the 14th and 18th centuries. The sacred temple complex is located on a mountain and is accessed via a long staircase. The temple consists of approximately 200 buildings that are spread across 30 complexes with several terraces. It is compulsory to wear a sarong (these can be purchased at the gate or rent) and not dressed to go when you expose the temple bezoekt.De water palaces of Tirtagangga and Taman UjungDe last king of East Bali during his reign two beautiful water palaces to build: Ujung and Tirtagangga. Tirtagangga water palace was built around a natural spring, whose water is considered holy. Five basins, fountains and statues from the Hindu culture give the garden the appearance of an open air museum. And whether it comes through the water or not, with an abundance of trees and flowering plants garden exudes a serenity uit.Door the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963, which was accompanied by earthquakes, they were largely destroyed. For several years, both water palaces whole gerestaureerd.U you for a small fee to take a bath in the regal first water, a basin that was only intended for the Raja. But then you have the dive platform on elegant columns also for yourself. For less money you bathe in the otherwise crystal clear water that second before the court was satisfied nemen.Een grandson of the last reigning monarch now operates the gardens, a restaurant and a rentable bungalow. From the small and quiet Tirtagangga you hiking trips through beautiful sawalandschap to villages and temples in the omgeving.Ubud Ubud is the cultural capital of Bali. The city has a rich history when it comes to the Balinese painting. Famous names include: Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet, Arie Smit and Han Fast. In addition, other art forms well represented in the area. Around Ubud are several craft villages and many kinds of traditional dance performances. In the city itself Ubud is a paradise if you are looking for wood carvings, paintings, batik, bamboo articles and Balinese art. A visit to Ubud is definitely worth it, you have to take into account a time of 2 hours from Villa Sali. You can Ubud course on your onward or return bezoeken.Goa GajahDe Goa Gajah is a huge elephant cave. The cave is located east of Peliatan near Ubud in the center of Bali. The entrance is decorated with fantastic figures: demons, animals and plants. The monstrous head that appears above the entrance with his hands to lift the rock. Similar decorations can be found on Java back. The Goa Gajah dates from the 11th eeuw.Traditionele market hold of traditional markets? Then once very early in the morning to the large traditional market in Singaraja. Hectic, chaotic and colorful. There is except meat, fish, vegetables and fruit sold batik and there are stalls full of small offertjes.CeremoniesVraag during your stay in the villages around ceremonies. Not only the celebrations themselves are an experience, the days before the whole village is busy with making decorations and offerings. It is expected that you dress appropriately: sarong, sash, blouse with long sleeves. Also in the city of Singaraja, almost every week ceremonies in the temples. It is definitely worth attending. Once a ceremony

National Park BaratHet Bali Bali Barat National Park is located in the west of Bali. The National Park is immense and includes 7,000 acres of protected coral reef off the coast. It is a mountainous area and consists mainly of rainforests, mangroves, savannas and coral reefs. The park can be found. More than 200 species of plants Some of these plants has a religious and spiritual significance as the banyan tree. The National Park also include leopards, wild boars, snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles, monkeys, geckos and find. Huge spiders You can also find large herbivores such as deer, wild buffalo and banteng (os). If you want to make a trip to the park can only led by a guide. If you want to stay several days in the park there near the park several opportunities to stay overnight. The Bali Barat National Park is an important example of the Friends of the Reef campaign WWF.Batakaru ReserveHet Batakaru National Nature Reserve can be found in the Tabanandistrict in Central Bali. The reserve consists of three separate areas around the second highest mountain in Bali, Gunung Batakaru (2.275m). The reserve is one of the last unspoiled rainforests can be found in Bali. In this area you will find high dense tropical trees surrounded by creepers, ferns and orchids. You can also all kinds of exotic birds and animals vinden.Gunung AgungDe Gunung Agung is the highest and most sacred mountain in Bali. The mountain is 3142 meters high and you can see Gunung Agung from almost any point on Bali and surrounding islands. Down the mountain is the main temple of Bali, Pura Besakih, or the "Mother Temple". Goa Lawah (Bat Cave) between Padangbai and Kusamba is the Goa Lawah, the bat cave. On its walls hang thousands of bats, who sleep during the day and evening shortly before dusk outside vliegen.Monkey ForestHet Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud is a protected area for three groups of long-tailed monkeys. This Monkey Forest is a large temple complex and cemetery. The temple called Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal.

Besides visiting the many natural and cultural resources of Bali, you can also get active ondernemen.DolfijnenLovina is known for the dolphins that can be admired. Every morning before dawn during a boat trip From Lovina leave many fishermen on board with tourists who are looking for the dolphins. Because of the large population of these coastal shrimp lots of dolphins and the chance that you will see these animals is 80%. The boat can be surrounded by dozens of catching and playful dolphins. It is usually sufficient to speak with a fisherman off. 1 day in advance The trip takes about two uur.Zwemmen with dolfijnenIn Melka Hotel, just outside Lovina, it is possible to swim with dolphins. Both children and adults can play in the hotel pool with the dolphins for about twenty minutes. There is also a daily dolphin show and there is a very well maintained zoo with a diverse collection of wild dieren.VissenIn northern Bali you will find many traditional fishermen who sail every day at the Bali sea to catch fish. Do you like fishing and want to share the experience this once? You can agree to a fisherman at the end of the afternoon the sea itself to get out and fish with him. This allows you to roll your fishing line and evening make your cook in the villa than your self-caught fish and klaar.Snorkelen duikenU can enjoy snorkeling and diving in the sea at Lovina Bali. The shallow and calm sea, you can see the tropical fish well. Again, you can agree to sail to the most beautiful places with a fisherman, more to the east of Lovina. But also in the sea right outside our villa is wonderful to take a look. Underwater There are a number of PADI diving schools in Lovina. Bali Spice Dive has a Dutch owner, sometimes there are Dutch speaking dive masters. They know exactly when and where the best diving spots (such as Menjangan Island). They can pick you up at the villa, if you want to make them. A diving trip You can get all information of this dive center at: www.balispicedive.comOp about an hour drive west of Villa Sali is the beautiful dive site Pemuteran. From here you can feel fresh all day on the water. You can easily shift from the shore into the sea to dive or snorkel. Along the beach are several restaurants and on Saturday nights at the local dance school. The local dive center is run by an Australian. He also has a small park, complete with turtles that he put back into the sea. Visit his site: www.reefseen.comEven further westward is the Menjangan island, a paradise for divers. The island is part of a National Park and is protected. Further east is a small three-hour drive Tulamben. Here you can dive in the famous American war wreck U.S. Liberty. In Amed, a town on the east coast, is a good and pleasant diving led by the Dutch father and son Martin and Reinier Fox. Their site can be viewed at: www.jukungdivebali.comGolfenVoor the golfers amongst you is driving in Bedugul about 1 hour a beautiful 18-hole golf course called "Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club". It's one of the top five golf courses in Asia and was designed by the renowned architect Peter Thompson. This golf course is beautifully situated on a mountainside at over 1100 meters altitude. www.balihandarakosaido.comVulkanenEen visit the Batur volcano starts when you drive off in the morning about an hour or three of the villa. Once at the foot of the mountain you climb the volcano with a guide. Your effort will be rewarded with a sunrise while Agung see the over 3100 meter high Gunung for you. Agung is a sacred mountain for the Balinese. They regard this mountain as the navel of the world and sleep with their heads in the direction of Gunung Agung. You descend to the lake Batur: the volcanic lake is surrounded by beautiful temples. You can also always make a day trip to Batur, whether or not now is climbing, the view is worth every penny and you can also visit the various tempels.FietsenHuur a bicycle or moped in Lovina and drive to the end of the day one of the many roads in the direction of the mountains. Not only is it cooler, the villages come around five hours back to life around this time: children fly kites and families sitting together on the erf.StrandwandelingHoudt you a long walk on the beach? At low tide you can walk along the coast to Lovina, or the other way, to Seririt. The beach consists of black lava sand. Along the way you will still encounter small villages where fishermen live. WandeltochtenMunduk located in the mountains south of Lovina. It is a mountain village making it a lot cooler here. Munduk set amidst the rice terraces and in this region is also grown coffee and clove, it is breathtakingly beautiful. You can make great walks to and along lake Buyan Tamblinha. Not far from Munduk is the magical temple Pura Ulun Danu Bratan in and around there are the most beautiful botanical gardens of Bali. You will find numerous wild orchids, including very rare species.

During your stay, ask around in which villages ceremonies are held. Not only the celebrations themselves are an experience; The days before, the whole village is busy making decorations and offerings. You are expected to dress appropriately: sarong, sash, blouse with long sleeves. Also in the city of Singaraja there are ceremonies in the temples almost every week. It is definitely worth attending a ceremony.

In the information folder in the villa you will find tips for fun trips, such as: dolphin spotting at sunrise, snorkeling or diving at Menjangan or in Lovina, waterfalls such as Sekumpul and Aling Aling, a rice field tour in Mayong, the Banjar hot springs and the Buddhist monastery, the Lovina sightseeing tour, local markets and ceremonies, or fun in Krisna Water Sports and Funtastic Land. A lot can be arranged through the staff!

From the villa you can make beautiful day trips, such as to the volcano area near Kintamani or a night climb to the Batur volcano for a sunrise with a view of the Agung. Visit Ubud for the market, palace, rafting, cycling through rice paddies, or the elephant camp. The Jatiluwih rice terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are also highly recommended. All excursions can be combined well and the staff is happy to help arrange.