01st Dec 2009
Lovina Beach-A Great Destination For Kids
There are a few reasons why Lovina’s beaches are especially well-suited to families with young children. I’ll outline a couple, and suggest that you strongly consider a visit up to the north coast of Bali, Indonesia, for a day trip or longer, if you have kids. Just the drive up through the mountains is a pleasant drive through the lush rice fields and volcanic peaks. By the time you arrive at the much quieter, laid-back beachfront that you’ll find in Lovina, you might catch yourself thinking “this is why I came to Bali in the first place.”
The beaches in this area of Bali are characterized by an ocean that is completely different from the southern part of the island. This is the Bali Sea, not the Indian Ocean, and the difference is immediately apparent when you get your first look.
The beaches on the southern part of the island are south facing, with only Australia far to the Southeast filling its part of the enormity of the deep Indian Ocean. This size and deapth results in powerful surf year-round, especially in the months between March and October. Even people with a lot of experience in the ocean may find themselves tested unexpectedly by the big waves and rip currents. Those with little or no experience may unfortunately find themselves way over their heads in more ways than one. Should this dissuade you from enjoying a beach holiday on Bali’s southern beaches? No, but exercising caution is essential if you do.
On the other hand there is Lovina and its beaches. If you look at a map of Southeast Asia you will see many islands north of Bali, like Borneo and Sulawesi-in fact most of the thousands of islands making up the Indonesian archipelago are in this area. These islands exist in much calmer waters, with very little in the way of wave action. Bali’s North coast benefits from this geographical difference, or at least you would consider it a benefit if you’re on holiday with small children who want to play in the water. Now you won’t find the wide, white expanses of beach sand that characterize many of the beaches in the South, but on the other hand it’s pretty easy to find a reasonably priced Lovina hotel that is literally right on the waterfront. Just try to do that in Kuta!
The lack of surf pretty much all year-round means that snorkeling is another option for your family. Just ask the locals for suggestions as to snorkeling spots and you will have plenty of help finding snorkeling gear as well!
And of course if you haven’t heard about the Lovina dolphin excursions before you even arrive at the Lovina beaches, you will certainly be approached with offers to take you out on an early morning dolphin-finding trip. For children especially, getting close to these magnificent, friendly creatures will probably be a highlight of their Bali vacation. No guarantees, but if you are lucky enough to get close to some dolphins it will certainly be a high point for mom and dad also. Come on up to Lovina Beach– you’ll be glad you did.
There are a few reasons why Lovina’s beaches are especially well-suited to families with young children. I’ll outline a couple, and suggest that you strongly consider a visit up to the north coast of Bali, Indonesia, for a day trip or longer, if you have kids. Just the drive up through the mountains is a pleasant drive through the lush rice fields and volcanic peaks. By the time you arrive at the much quieter, laid-back beachfront that you’ll find in Lovina, you might catch yourself thinking “this is why I came to Bali in the first place.”
The beaches in this area of Bali are characterized by an ocean that is completely different from the southern part of the island. This is the Bali Sea, not the Indian Ocean, and the difference is immediately apparent when you get your first look.
The beaches on the southern part of the island are south facing, with only Australia far to the Southeast filling its part of the enormity of the deep Indian Ocean. This size and deapth results in powerful surf year-round, especially in the months between March and October. Even people with a lot of experience in the ocean may find themselves tested unexpectedly by the big waves and rip currents. Those with little or no experience may unfortunately find themselves way over their heads in more ways than one. Should this dissuade you from enjoying a beach holiday on Bali’s southern beaches? No, but exercising caution is essential if you do.
On the other hand there is Lovina and its beaches. If you look at a map of Southeast Asia you will see many islands north of Bali, like Borneo and Sulawesi-in fact most of the thousands of islands making up the Indonesian archipelago are in this area. These islands exist in much calmer waters, with very little in the way of wave action. Bali’s North coast benefits from this geographical difference, or at least you would consider it a benefit if you’re on holiday with small children who want to play in the water. Now you won’t find the wide, white expanses of beach sand that characterize many of the beaches in the South, but on the other hand it’s pretty easy to find a reasonably priced Lovina hotel that is literally right on the waterfront. Just try to do that in Kuta!
The lack of surf pretty much all year-round means that snorkeling is another option for your family. Just ask the locals for suggestions as to snorkeling spots and you will have plenty of help finding snorkeling gear as well!
And of course if you haven’t heard about the Lovina dolphin excursions before you even arrive at the Lovina beaches, you will certainly be approached with offers to take you out on an early morning dolphin-finding trip. For children especially, getting close to these magnificent, friendly creatures will probably be a highlight of their Bali vacation. No guarantees, but if you are lucky enough to get close to some dolphins it will certainly be a high point for mom and dad also. Come on up to Lovina Beach– you’ll be glad you did.
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