Once a lonely little village on the road from Denpasar to Bukit
Peninsula, Kuta is now the tourist Mecca of Bali, popular mainly
among the young and adventurous. Kuta beach is one of the first
favorite beaches discovered by tourist. Coconut trees line the
sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped
by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west. The sunset
in Kuta is most breathtaking. On the south, the beach is fenced
by the airport's runway, which gives the visitors a breathtaking
landing experience. Kuta Beach bustles with tourists' vendors
and locals. It's the most popular beach in Bali and the island's
number one party zone. The beach stretches as far north as the
eyes can see. As short walk away north, the waves will invite
to surfing. Rapid development and an influx of visitors haven't
kept the surfers away and Kuta still remains one of Bali's best
surfing beaches and a great place to enjoy a beach lifestyle.
While the surfers are still part of the Kuta scene, it's the
shopping, nightlife and party vibes that attracts thousands of
visitors. There's a huge choice of accommodation, restaurants
and entertainment. The accommodation in Kuta range from a modest
home stay for a few dollars a night to luxurious, five star, international
hotels costing several hundred to several thousand dollars a night.
Legian Street, situated directly behind the row of hotels that
face the beach, is lined with shops of all varieties. We can find
any Balinese handicrafts here, from the least expensive to the
most exquisite; or unique stores such as the leather store staffed
by two young Balinese men that will perfectly sculpt a leather
jacket. (They are all extremely talented artists). _At night,
Kuta is alive with night life. Western influences create discotheques,
dance clubs, and pubs. Gastronomical demands inspire a multitude
of restaurants, serving traditional Indonesian and Balinese food
to various ethnic meals from Japan, Switzerland, etc. As if these
were not enough, various Balinese dance performances are staged
in Kuta every night. One of the best Kecak performances is found
in Kuta.