The
white sands of Kuta are still arguably the best
beachfront on Bali. The beach is much cleaner
than just a few years ago, although the vendors
remain annoying. Kuta is not the fishing village
it once was: it is now a booming Pacific resort
and its streets are clogged with tourists and
traffic during peak seasons. Legian is a bit quieter,
less crowded, and more suitable for longer stays,
although in many ways it has become an extension
of Kuta. Further north, Seminyak, Petitenget and
Canggu offer more tranquility.
Bali
- Kuta and Tuban
Kuta
proper is the area delineated by JI. Legian, JI.
Pantai Kuta, JI. Melasti, the beach front drive
and the lanes in between, especially Gang Poppies
I and 11. JI. Legian is the commercial hub of
Kuta and the stage of many of its restaurants
and nightlife. Most of Kuta's big beachfront hotels
are in southern Kuta.
Bali
- Legian and Seminyak
Legian
and Seminyak are northern extensions of Kuta proper
along JI. Legian to JI. Basangkasa. Somewhat quieter
with cottage-style accommodations, this is where
many of the ex-pat designers and long-stay tourists
live.There are three ways to reach Legian and
Seminyak: through Kuta and JI ' Melasti, then
north; from JI. Imam Bonjol, turn west on to A
Patih Jelantik at the Pertamina gas station; or
from the north via JI. Kerobokan.
Bali
- Petitenget and North
Petitenget,
Berawa, Canggu, and Seseh are new and quieter
continuations of Kuta's beach, easier to reach
through Abian Timbul or Denpasar and Kerobokan
than through Kuta, as there are no bemos north
from Legian.
Kuta
Beach also extends to the south, beyond the airport
to Jimbaran.
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Restaurants
Kuta
is a great place to eat. New places open almost
daily and competition is fierce. Most don't last
for long. The ones which do have great food at
unbeatable prices. Seafood and Western dishes
are your best bets. Or try Mexican, Indian or
Japanese. The more well-known places are mentioned
below, plus some promising newcomers. Ask around
for the latest "in" spots.
Made's
Warung I on JI. Pantal Kuta, Specialties include
Thai and Vietnamese salads, prawns in chili sauce,
squid fillet, black rice ice cream, fresh and
frozen yogurt, fresh fruit juices, and frothy
cappuccino.
Poppies
Restaurant on Gang Poppies I is the other
old favorite in downtown Kuta with a rather more
up market atmosphere and menu. Specialties include
fresh seafood, steak, shish kebab, as well as
salads, a selection of Indonesian dishes and one
of the most extensive wine lists on Bali.
Kopi Pot on JI. Legian. The second story has
a coconut grove view which is now a rarity in
Kuta. Try the sate or the baby shark when it's
on special. Superb desserts. Open till midnight.
Night
Life
Bali's
nightlife is legendary and these days there are
two very different 'scenes', the young boisterous
crowd that dominates the Kuta circuit and a cooler,
slightly older crowd that frequents the nightspots
in Legian and Seminyak.
Shopping
Kuta is a shopper's paradise. This is partly
because it's an important manufacturing center
of summer wear, jewelry and decorative handicrafts
which are exported all over the world. Most of
the goods are designed by young expatriates from
Europe, the USA or Japan.
Kuta
Activities
Surfing.
Kuta and Legian have long been surfing areas.
The 6 km beach break stretching from Kuta to Petitenget
has a range of waves.
The
School of Surf provides surfing lessons for the
uninitiated. Japanese and Australian instructors.
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Swimming.
The currents at Kuta are extremely strong and
the undertow is dangerous.
Waterpark.
Bali's first waterpark, is more than an amusement
park with its variety of pools, "rides",
and slides in a beautifully landscaped environment.
Open 9 am-6 pm. (more info | )
Bungy
Jumping. A new adventure to experience. Facilities
in Kuta: Bali
Bungy Co.,, operated by the father of bungy, A.J.
Hackett.
Dance performances. Kuta is not the greatest place
to see Balinese dance, although the main hotels
have cultural dinner shows. Sri Wisata Budaya
on J1. Bypass Ngurah Rai in Suung, toward Sanur,
has morning performances daily of barong and keris
dances. The Pengabetan neighborhood also holds
irregular performances.
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Horse Riding. Riding along Seminyak beach at sunset
is worth the back pain. in Kerobokan is a professional
stable with trainers and lessons, offering
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Massages.
Lots of ladies offer massages on the beach. Although
they may not be as good as the ones you can get
in Denpasar, Some Massage on Bali
has to do with sex, it depends on your tastes
The local euphemism is jiggy-jig."
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