Welcome to Kuta Beach
Bali's famous surf beach is now known for its shopping & exciting
nightlife. True to its surf heritage Kuta has many small, inexpensive
hotels as well as larger hotels with all the bells & whistles.
To the north of the Bukit peninsula is the popular beach
resort of Kuta. Its claim to fame owes much to two things: its beach
(originally Bali's best) and the sunset. The beach front is now
host to star hotels, except for Legian and Seminyak, where much
of the social scene is now centered. The main shops are located
along Legian street.
Beach bungalows first opened in Kuta in the 1930's but mass tourism
did not start here until the late 60's when it became known as a
hippie haven. Kuta soon boomed. The bamboo beach bungalows were
turned into losmen, then into hotels. T-shirt sold on the beach
were replaced by a thriving garment and handicraft industry. The
hippies
either left of struck it rich, and Kuta has become one of the most
dynamic places in Indonesia, a place to encounter new ideas and
lifestyles and a place to experience all manner of pleasures.
As the pearl of Bali,
Kuta is one of the best beaches in Asia, with the only waves, which
breaks over sand instead of a coral. This most popular tourist destination
has succeeded in combining the need of local people and visitors.
The original Kuta villagers have involved in the tourism industry
for years. Kuta is ideally best for surfing. Everyday both Balinese
and foreigners are found along the golden sands of Kuta beach
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