Kuta, first discovered by the surfers and hippies of the 60's, has now become known around the world for its magnificent sunsets, surf beach and nightlife. Once a sleepy fishing village it has now been transformed into the center of all the Bali action.
Whether you are looking for leather, fashion, handicrafts, jewelry, shoes, music tapes or CD's, paintings or exotic wood carvings - don't forget to bargain. Kuta with its markets, street vendors, night clubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and plenty of entertainment, is full of nonstop action. If you want to find a bargain to bring home, just want to relax on the beach, or perhaps "party till you drop" - then you'll find Kuta is everything and more.
Kuta, with its daily spectacular sunsets, is also the centre of night life activities in Southern Bali and a shopping mecca. It has rows of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Restaurants line the streets and accommodation ranges from small, inexpensive homestays to luxurious resorts.
The beach of Kuta is one of the first beaches discovered by tourists and is still a favourite. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away, north, the waves will invite you to test your surfing. Kuta is very short drive from the airport, and transport is readily available.
The white sands of Kuta are still arguably the best beachfront on Bali. The beach is much cleaner than just a few years ago, although the vendors remain annoying. Kuta is not the fishing village it once was: it is now a booming Pacific resort and its streets are amass with tourists and traffic during peak seasons.
Legian is more quiet, less crowded, and more suitable for longer stays, although in many ways it has become an extension of Kuta. Further north, Seminyak and Kerobokan offer more tranquility.
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