Do not tell me you've been to Bali, if not visit Kuta Beach. Sights that this one has become an icon of tourism in Bali. Kuta Beach is known not only by domestic tourists, but is also very well known by foreign tourists.
Tourist attractions are located on the southern coast of Bali has extraordinary beauty. Coastline has a length of 2 km and curved like a crescent moon. White sand, waves typical of the south coast and rows of coconut trees a sight that you must capture with the camera.
Became an icon of tourism in Bali, this beach gets special attention from the local government. Various support facilities built here, ranging from restaurants, lodging, bars, souvenir shops until the rental of equipment for water sports.
Entering the Kuta Beach area, you will see a lot of tourists passing by carrying a surfboard. This tourist spot is known as one of the best locations for water sports, both for beginners and professional surfers. Not infrequently, this beach is also being used as surfing competitions, national and international level.
At dusk, this places more crowded by the tourists. It is said that Kuta Beach earned the nickname 'Sunset Beach', as a rival of Sanur beach called 'Sunrise Beach'. View of the sunset at Kuta Beach has been recognized by many tourists who come here.
To enjoy the beauty of these places, you are free. Only if you bring your own vehicle, you need to pay a parking fee of about 5,000 rupees. Price is of course very cheap for the size of the beautiful beach of Kuta Beach.
History of Kuta Beach
Who thought that if tourist travelers who never deserted it first is a settlement that is quiet and away from the crowds. The beach in Kuta was originally only a trading port and a haven of fishing boats after fishing.
Of the traders who come, the beauty of this beach is starting to sound knowledgeable. People who originally came for the purpose of sale, began utilizing his arrival for all relax and enjoy the beauty of this beach in South Bali.
Hugh Mahbett, a writer, has published a book entitled Praise to Kuta. This book is about the beauty of nature in Kuta and call on people around Kuta to build all the supporting facilities at this beach. According to him, Kuta Beach will become a favorite tourist destination for many people because of its beauty.
What can be done in Kuta Beach?
There are lots of activities and interesting things you can do in Kuta Beach. Here are some things that you should not miss while in these places:
Enjoy a moment of sunset
The scenic beauty of the sunset at Kuta Beach is no doubt about it. Enjoy a moment of sunset while accompanied by coconut ice and corn would be an interesting experience. Be sure to have a camera to capture the moment, yes.
Ranging from massage to post temporary tattoo
Sunbathing at Kuta Beach is certainly not a stranger to tourists. Along the coast, you will see many who do 'sun bath' is either lying on the chaise beach or even on a pedestal that held a potluck in the sand beach. If the sun is not enough, try calling the masseuse had prepared around the coast.
In addition to massage, there are other interesting things for you to try, braid and temporary tattoos. While relaxing to enjoy the beach, you can let your hair to braided by the women of Bali that sell services braid. While on vacation, it could not hurt to try different hairstyles, right?
Want to know what it feels to have a tattoo? In these places, you can tattoo your body without fear of regret later. The ink used for tattoos is only temporary and could disappear within a few days. There are a lot of patterns and images on offer ranging from calligraphy your name up with pictures of animals and flowers.
Surfing time!
Do not waste the opportunity when you are in one of the best surfing locations in the world. Immediately surfing equipment rental and start conquering the waves of the famous Kuta Beach. If you're not good at surfing, you can hire the services of a coach as well. In addition to surfing, other extreme sports that you can try is bungy jumping. Well, this intriguing yes Kuta Beach.
Culinary tour
Culinary tourism has always been a part of the fun of the holiday. Here, you can enjoy a unique culinary sea in a place according to your wishes. There are plenty of places to eat around Kuta Beach, ranging from expensive restaurants to food stalls at a more affordable price. The menu? Of course, seafood specialties ranging from crab, shrimp to a variety of processed fish. To drink, coconut ice must be very fit to be enjoyed in the heat of this beach.
Hunt for souvenirs
Kuta Beach around there are many souvenir shops. Various gorgeous trinkets made of shells and starfish can you get here. Locally made souvenirs is apparently already global, you know. Already many of Bali's unique handicrafts are exported to other continents such as Europe and America.
What else is interesting from Kuta Beach?
Turtle conservation
Besides being a popular tourist spot, it turns out in this coastal region also contained a turtle breeding. Not far from the beach, there is a giant turtle-shaped building in which there's a sand turtle eggs hatch. Types of turtles that exist here are olive ridley or Ridley turtles that are currently rare.
The most interesting is the activity of the release of hatchlings or baby turtles into the sea. This activity is no definite schedule, whenever the eggs hatch, it will soon be release into the sea. This involves the release of hatchlings traveler anyone who wants to join. Each participant will be lined up and each carrying a plastic box containing a hatchling. Then simultaneously, they take off-the hatchling hatchlings. Interested to join?
Time release of hatchlings is usually done at 16:45. It is on the basis that birds which are the main predator hatchlings will be difficult to see the hatchlings at that hour.
Ground Zero Monument
Not far from Kuta beach there is a monument that was familiar. The original name Ground Zero Monument is a monument Five Continent, but many have called Ground Zero. It is a monument built to commemorate the victims of the Bali bomb blast that occurred in the first on October 12, 2002. The monument was unveiled exactly two years after the tragedy.
At the bottom of the monument there is a list of names of victims. Every October 12, the monument is visited by many families and friends of the victims for commemorations and sow flowers.
The monument is located in the land Paddy's Café formerly the site of the explosion, precisely on Jalan Legian which is the center of entertainment in Kuta.
Transport and accommodation
Kuta Beach is located in the southern coast of Bali, or administratively located in Badung regency. This tourist spot is about 12 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport and is accessible by taxi.
There are a lot of penginapaan around Kuta Beach, ranging from hostel used by backpackers to five-star hotel with the best service quality.
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