With its year-round sunshine, gorgeous scenery, fascinating culture and friendly locals, the island of Bali in Indonesia is repeatedly voted the most enchanting holiday destination in the world.

Head to the far north of the island and you'll come to Lovina, a charming resort town known for its volcanic sand beaches, spectacular coral reefs, gorgeous sunsets and wild dolphins.

Although Lovina has plenty of amenities, such as shops, bars and restaurants, it is not over-developed and retains its peaceful, laid-back atmosphere.

Villa Santhi is situated on a quiet beach around 5-10 minutes' drive along the coast from the centre of Lovina. We are close enough for convenience, but remote enough to be truly peaceful and secluded.

About 5-10 minutes' drive along the coast in the other direction is Singaraja, Bali's former capital. This is a fascinating historical city with a harbour, shops, banks, market, museums, temples and palaces.

Our central location is ideal for exploring Bali: most of the island's major attractions are in easy range, and your journeys are on quiet roads through delightful scenery.

For the more active visitor, there are plenty of activities to enjoy - provided you can tear yourself away from the pool!

From the villa, you can walk straight out to the sea. We have a gently-sloping beach, without big waves and currents, and it's very safe to swim. If you like snorkelling, you're in for a treat. Just swim out for a few minutes and you'll arrive at a colourful coral reef teeming with tiny iridescent fish - what a fantastic front-garden!

Panoramic ocean views at the front complement sweeping rice field and mountain views at the rear. From our upper terrace, you can see traditional fishing boats gliding out on the morning tide as dolphins frolic and play. Most evenings are punctuated by glorious sunsets, which reveal magnificent volcanoes on the horizon, as fishermen's lights sparkle over the ocean. The perfect setting for your tropical dream holiday.

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