Kuta

Kuta is a district in the southern part of the Indonesian island of Bali, it is part of the Badung District, located on the coast of the Indian Ocean southwest of Denpasar. In society, it is called the surfing center. It has the largest beaches with fine white sand and an international airport nearby.

The history of Kuta

The appearance of a small fishing village went completely unnoticed. But later the place was recognized as unsafe for life, the people claimed that evil spirits live here, magicians and sorcerers live. True, no one saw the spirits, but everyone was talking about it.

The situation changed in the 60s of the last century, when the hippies took a fancy to the relatively uninhabited place. The long-haired young people liked the paradisiacal conditions and warm waters, as well as the absence of police and other law enforcement officers. Following the "flower children", sellers of alcohol, weed, and corrupt love reached the coast. They were able to cope with the hippies only at the end of the twentieth century, when the brothels were closed, and the followers of universal love were offered to look for quieter lands.

Description of Kuta

Today Kuta is one of the most popular resorts in Bali, and young people in their prime prefer to visit it. The main part of the buildings are budget hotels and guest houses, designed more for a short stay between entertainment events than for a comfortable leisurely rest. The rest of the buildings are occupied by the same inexpensive bars, nightclubs, discos, cafes and restaurants that operate 24/7.

What to do

In the early 70s, Australian surfers visited Kuta and began actively spreading information about the beautiful waves near the island. In fact, there is no strong wave here. There is a stereotype that it is simply impossible to leave Kuta without standing on a surfboard. Training services are offered by specialized companies, equipment stores, and even beach lifeguards. You can rent equipment from rescuers, but you should not expect high quality from it.

The second most popular way to spend time in Kuta are massage sessions offered on the beach, in hotels, and in reputable offices. The first option should be treated with extreme skepticism: local ladies consider the session to be a good way to earn money at the expense of a tourist, and the final price may be several times higher than the one that was announced at the beginning.

Beach holidays are becoming the third most important way to spend your vacation days. But keep in mind that the beach is not clean. This is not due to the unwillingness of local authorities to keep order, but to the number of tourists. The local water park will also greet tourists with pandemonium. Kuta is also a place of pilgrimage for shopaholics: most local shops and huge shopping malls are open until 21 o'clock, and several clothing markets with decent quality goods and affordable prices open at night.

Nightlife also attracts tourists: clubs and discos operate in Kuta almost around the clock, you can spend the night in your favorite club or arrange a small marathon for survival. Walking alone in the city and in the surroundings, enjoying nature, will not work, so lovers of a relaxing holiday should look for another resort.