Once a lonely
village and the entry point to southern Bali since the 18th Century, Kuta is
now a thriving tourist resort especially for the young and young at heart.
A
favorite beach for surfers, it is less suitable for swimming due to strong currents;
however, there are coast guards constantly on duty during the day. Kuta is one
of the most dynamic places in Indonesia and accommodation ranges from
international hotels to home stays.
The village abounds with restaurants,
shops, discotheques and tourist facilities. It is easier to find regular
Balinese musical and dance performances here than anywhere else in Bali. This
would be the ideal place to mingle with other people, locals as well as
visitors abroad.
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| Kuta Beach |
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| Kuta Map |
Bali Bomb
Memorial. This is a memorial to the 202 people murdered by the bombs on 12th
October 2002, and is on Jl Legian opposite the corner of Poppies II. This is
the former site of the old Paddy's Bar, and opposite the former site of the
Sari Club, which is still an empty space, next to the Billabong shop. Every
year on the anniversary date there is a ceremony mourning those killed or
wounded by the bombs. Whilst viewing the memorial, please be calm and silent
out of respect. The local Balinese will often be curious to learn if you knew
or were related to any of the victims.
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| Monument |
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