Holidaymakers Throng Lovina Beach

Singaraja, Bali (Antara Bali) - Lovina beach in Buleleng district, Bali, has been thronged with foreign tourists and local holidaymakers during the local Balinese public holiday of Galungan and Muslim holiday of Idul Fitri or Lebaran this week.

"Thousands of foreign and domestic tourists during this week have been flocking to Lovina beach to enjoy the funny attractions of hundreds of dolphins," said Nyoman Budiasa, a tour guide, here on Sunday.

He explained that the number of tourists visiting the beach, situated some 90 km from Denpasar, rose by 100 to 150 percent during the Galungan and Lebaran holidays this year from that of the regular days.

Situated on the northwestern side of Bali island, Lovina coastal strip stretches from 5 km west of the city of Singaraja, the seat of Buleleng district, to 15 km west.

The Lovina area contains the small villages 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 tourist hotspots of the island`s south side.

Popular activities for visitors include early-morning boat trips off the coast to see dolphins. (WDY)