Kuta Attractions

Kuta, which has now become almost part of Denpasar and has joined up with Legian, once a separate little township, is now a typical tourist resort, vibrant with life until late at night and practically indistinguishable from any other busy resort. The inhabitants of these one-time fishing villages have long hung up their nets and now earn their living from tourism.

The center of activity in Kuta is Jalan Legian, which is lined with restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a number of rather more dubious establishments. Those who do their shopping here and pay the almost invariably steep prices have only themselves to blame. Food and drink are much cheaper elsewhere; but, evening after evening, the atmosphere of Kuta and Legian draws crowds of visitors, anxious to see and be seen.

The beach of Kuta is hardly a "tropical dream beach", being separated from the hotels and restaurants by a busy road. Legian's beach is rather quieter, and is the one favored by the trend-setters of the day.