About Kuta Area
 This
beach is by far the most popular and whitest beach in Bali,
attracting all ages and nationalities. The beach extends from
Canggu to the airport in Tuban. It is ideal for those who
wish to combine a beach holiday with testing their surfing
skills.
Kuta's six-kilometer-long, crescent-shaped surfing beach,
protected by a coral reef at its southern end, and long and
wide enough for Frisbee contests and soccer games, is famous
for its beautiful tropical sunsets.
Kuta first discovered by the surfers and hippies of the 60's
has now become known around the world for its magnificent
sunsets, surf beach and nightlife. The best waves are the
left-handers out on Kuta Reef. The best surfing is from March
to July. It is a fantastic place to lay your sarong, frolic
in the waves and soak up the warm sun.
Young Kuta cowboys tend to be real possessive about their
waves, so make friends with them first. For surfing equipment,
head for the dozen or so surf shops on Jalan Bakung Sari and
Jalan Legian. Run by veteran surfers, these shops rent and
sell surfboards, boogie boards, and such accessories as water
sport wear and tide charts. These guys can also give you current
information on the state of the surf. Surfboards can also
be rented on the beach. Although Kuta's beach is inviting,
watch the treacherous undertow and strong currents. Since
1958, over 100 tourists have drowned here. Always swim within
the flag markers on the beach, keep near the crowds and lifeguards,
and remain within the reef.
Getting There and Around
A taxi from the airport is available. The problem is the airport
taxis won't go into Kuta's small lanes and often dump tourists
out to schlep their bags sweating and cursing to their hotels.
To avoid this, get out of the taxi on the main street outside
the airport, then transfer to a metered blue/yellow taxis.
Or walk out the airport gate and hire a 'bemo' to the start
of Jalan Pantai Kuta.
Get to Kuta from Denpasar by boarding a 'bemo' from Stasiun
Tegal in southern Denpasar. 'Bemo' from Denpasar travel only
one direction-Denpasar to Kuta, then to Legian via one-way
Jalan Pantai Kuta, then back through Kuta down Jalan Legian
before returning to Denpasar. Stay on the 'bemo' until you're
closest to your destination.
Getting Away
A thick and endless stream of motorcycles, 'bemo', cars, vans,
and buses travel to Legian via the beachfront road, Jalan
Pantai Kuta. 'Bemo' from Denpasar's Tegal station stop very
briefly at Bemo Corner to let out passengers, then travel
down.
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