Kuta Beach, Bali
Bali
is famous for its beaches, and Kuta Beach is one of the most famous beach
resort destination in Bali. It is famous for its sunsets. After the sunset
tourists hit the town and go for shopping or visit one of the countless
restaurants. A wide variety of local souvenirs can also be bought from vendors
on and along the beach. Bargaining is essential here. Even you have to bargain
until 70% to get cheap price here.
Kuta
Beach is also minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban.
The nearby resorts of Tuban, Legian and Seminyak are all within close walking
distance. Once a simple, rustic and
quiet fishing village, Kuta Beach has witnessed a transformation over the past
years. This is due to the rise of various accommodation options, dining and
shopping scenes. The rapid growth owes much to visitors, beachcombers and art
lovers from nearby Australia. Expatriates also helped pioneer surfing in Kuta,
as well. A rather frenzied traffic scene
has become commonplace here. Even so, Kuta Beach continues to attract thousands
of visitors every year with its unique charm. Kuta Beach is regularly
fully-booked over the peak seasons. This is usually from July to August and the
holiday season for Christmas and New Year. Travellers look forward to visiting
Kuta for a pleasant and affordable Bali escape.
Surfing in Kuta
Kuta Beach Atmosphere
Today, a busy street runs along the beach, lined with apartments, malls, hotels, convenience stores, restaurants, and bars blasting music. The beach is full of chairs and loungers for rent and vendors are everywhere. Many local and visiting families with children play in the water, which is safe but can have strong currents at times, and is dirtier than in other places. Kuta Beach’s, small and gentle waves and soft sand bottom make this a popular place for people learning to surf, and there can be hundreds of surfers out on any given day, even if there are no waves. Add in joggers, yoga enthusiasts, and groups playing football, volleyball, and beach tennis, and you have a beach that is always alive and full of action.
Kuta
Beach Get to Know
If you are looking for a place to relax in peace and quiet, this is not it, but if you want to experience the heart of Bali’s busy beach culture, or see one of its most historic tourist locations, Kuta Beach is worth at least one visit. Be advised that the traffic here is some of the heaviest on the island and parking is often non-existent, especially for cars, so try to get dropped off by a driver or taxi, or park far away from the beach and take a long walk through the busy alleys of Kuta to get here. To beat the crowds (maybe) come early in the morning, when everyone is still sleeping, but for the full-on Kuta Beach experience, come at sunset, when mobs of tourists and locals watch the sun go down with a drink, snap photos of each other, enjoying this unique atmosphere.
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