Buleleng
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| This regency sprawls over the full length of Bali's north coast. It is hot, dry, and fringed with black sand beaches and coconut palms. It meet Karangasem in the northeast coast into the untouched jungle territory of Bali's National Park, on the west end of the island. The regency has been more exposed to foreign influences in the recent past. Buleleng was a port for trading boasts coming east on the route to Spice Island and where Chinese, Arabic, Eurupean, and Bugis merchants came to exchange opium, arms, and "Kepeng" for Balinese rice, fruits, cattle, and slaves. In 1882, the Dutch made Bali and Lombok into a combined Residency and Singaraja became the capital city. |
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To the south of Singaraja is Gitgit Waterfall, Bali's highest waterfall. This beautiful wilderness area is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the bustle of the larger towns. This is a perfect place to take photographs of Bali's magical scenery.
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About 10 kilometers west of Singaraja. The black sand beach is safe and a wonderful place for swimming and snorkeling. Lovina also offers dolphin viewing. Menjangan island, part of the West Bali National Park has to most beautiful coral reefs in Bali. Along with the nearby Labuan Lalang, this is a great place for diving and snorkeling.
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The original capital of Bali, Singaraja is right on the sea, and its harbour has been key to local development. A bustling center of local commerce, its people are noisy, open, and friendly, and reflect their local climate.
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A little further east on the coast is Yeh Saneh, an idyllic spot that few people know about. Only a few meters from the splash of the surf is a cool freshwater spring around which has been built a large pool and gardens for bathers and picnickers.