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Kuta is one of the main tourist destinations on Bali Island
3 June 2024The elegant and unique Balinese culture is supported by Balinese people who have artistic talents and are friendly, attracting tourists to visit Bali. The enchanting natural beauty, and views of the mountainous areas in Bedugul, Kintamani, Lempuyang, and others make tourists amazed and amazed. The rice terraces in Jatiluwih and Ubud can relieve tourists' fatigue and the smell of cool air. Exotic views of the coast and beaches of Bali are a fun place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
One of the many exotic beaches in Bali, Kuta Beach, is now a tourist spot that must be visited while on holiday to Bali. It feels incomplete to travel to Bali if you haven't seen and enjoyed the view at Kuta Beach. Kuta Beach is located in the southern part of Bali Island, including the Badung Regency, Kuta District. From Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport to the north, the distance is around 2 km. Kuta Beach faces east with a wide, sloping white sandy beach. On the south side, it borders German Beach near Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport and on the north side, it borders Legian Beach. The length of Kuta Beach is approximately 3 km. The waves are quite fast because Kuta Beach has open seas into the Indian Ocean. This is what makes Kuta Beach a surfing spot. Along Kuta Beach, you can easily find kiosks that offer surfing lessons.
History of Kuta Beach and Kuta
Kuta and Kuta Beach were originally quiet fishing beaches. Since the 14th century, it began to be visited by fishermen and traders and then Kuta Beach became known. European traders began visiting Kuta Beach. Mad Lange was a merchant who first established a trading base in Kuta. Furthermore, Kuta continues to develop into one of the beaches and areas that are starting to be visited very often. To recognize Mad Lange's efforts, one of the roads in Kuta was named Mad Lange. After Sanur was first developed as a tourist spot by President Soekarno, Kuta Beach then quickly became a favorite tourist destination in Bali. Kuta developed and various tourist facilities were built and now Kuta has received the nickname as a tourist village.
What's Interesting About Kuta?
This question is often asked on several forums or in emails by potential visitors who want to vacation in Bali. We often get this question from prospective customers who want to rent a car while in Bali. What is interesting about Kuta and why is Kuta a must-visit during your holiday in Bali? There are several interesting things that Kuta has to offer so that the metaphor arises, If you haven't visited Bali yet, it feels incomplete. Some interesting things that we can enjoy when visiting Kuta al:
- Enjoy the sunset view. One of the amazing views offered by Kuta Beach is enjoying the sunset. Tourists flock to Kuta Beach in the afternoon just to enjoy the sunset. The road to Kuta Beach is often jammed due to increased traffic. Cars and motorbikes crowd to Kuta Beach. There are several parking lots for cars and motorbikes. If you want to enjoy the sunset at Kuta Beach, it is highly recommended to arrive early to get a parking space. During the holiday season, parking is one of the problems at Kuta Beach due to the large number of visitors who come.
- Sunbathe. Sunbathing on Kuta Beach is one of the activities that is much sought after by foreign tourists. Sunbathe on the sand or lie in a long chair while reading a novel. Long chairs can be rented from several places on Kuta Beach. Several women offer massage services, nail polish, and hair braiding. Relaxing lying down and getting a massage is a fun moment on holiday.
- Surfing at Kuta Beach. Visitors deliberately come to Kuta Beach just to surf. The crashing of high waves is a dream for surfing enthusiasts. For those who can't surf yet, several surf schools offer learning packages. For tourists who come without a surfboard, there are surfboard rentals and instructors. If you are already skilled at surfing at Kuta Beach, tourists usually enjoy surfing in several places in Bali such as Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Padang-Padang, Melasti, and Canggu. Medewi Beach in the west of Bali and Ketewel in the east of Sanur Beach are other alternatives for enjoying surfing in Bali with high waves.
- Play ball at Kuta Beach. Kuta Beach, which has sloping white sand, is a fun place to play football. Volleyball or soccer, whatever, it's all fun.
- Riding a bicycle. Exploring Kuta Beach and several areas in Kuta by bicycle is an activity that can be enjoyed while relaxing. Starting the cycling route from German Beach which is north of Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport, following the path north to Kuta, then Legian, and finishing in Seminyak, is enough to give a special impression of your holiday in Bali. If you don't have a bicycle, we provide mountain bike rentals that can be used to cycle along Kuta Beach.
- Shopping tour. Some shops and malls sell souvenir goods, both locally made in Bali and branded goods at varying prices. Shopping tourism is one of the activities most liked by young people and mothers. Beach Walk and Discovery Shopping Mall are shopping places that offer various goods and souvenirs in a comfortable atmosphere. To share your good fortune with the local community, shopping at the Kuta Art Market is highly recommended. Along Poppies Alley there are rows of art shops selling various souvenirs.
There are many more activities that you can enjoy when visiting Kuta, including enjoying the nightlife. To help with mobility while in Bali and to visit interesting places to visit, of course, you have to rent a car. We provide car rental with driver and self-drive car rental with free car pick-up and drop-off to the hotel where you are staying in Kuta and surrounding areas. For further information, please contact us via WhatsApp for a faster response.
