If you go to Bali, Kuta is definitely on your bucket list. Isn't that right, Charm Friend? Kuta deserves to be the most ideal vacation spot because it has a row of beautiful beaches. Stopping by Kuta is also incomplete without exploring a variety of appetizing culinary delights. Just imagining the combination of beautiful scenery and delicious food already makes you smile!
Instead of being curious, let's see the full review of Kuta below!
History
One of the history that developed in the Kuta area is the struggle of the Badung people against the colonials in the Puputan War that occurred in 1906. But before the big war, during the Dutch colonial period Kuta was one of the famous ports that was visited by foreign merchants and very profitable for the economy of the Kingdom of Badung at that time. Kuta was also increasingly recognized for being the site of the 1849 Kuta Peace which reconciled the dispute between the Dutch colonial government and the kings of Bali.
Destination
Along the coastline in Kuta has waves that are not too high, so it is perfect for those who intend or are learning to surf. The stretch of clean white sand and the beautiful gradation of the color of the sea at Kuta Beach are also guaranteed to spoil your eyes, Charming Friend! Now, if you are satisfied playing water, you can go around other interesting destinations around Kuta, such as
Bali Bombing Memorial, Satrya Gatotkaca Park, Dewa Ruci Statue, or shopping at souvenir centers that offer a variety of superior creative economy products, such as casual T-shirts, woven products, paintings, and traditional Balinese fabrics.
Culinary
Besides having a beautiful destination, Kuta is also a culinary paradise! Don't believe it? Friend Pesona can immediately try some delicious culinary recommendations that are easily found in Kuta, such as mixed rice, spicy chicken rice or duck timbungan. For snacks or souvenir ideas, many shops sell various snacks typical of the Island of the Gods in Kuta, some types include various kinds of pia, disco beans, kintamani coffee, to milk pie which is very popular among tourists.
How to Get to Kuta
Planning to go to Kuta? Well, you can choose to travel by air or sea transportation. For air transportation, there are many flights from major cities in Indonesia such as Medan, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Manado, Malang, and other cities to Ngurah Rai International Airport, Badung. After arriving at Ngurah Rai Airport, you can continue your journey to Kuta in only about 10 minutes by car or taxi.
For sea transportation, Kuta can also be reached by ship from major cities around Bali, such as from Surabaya, Lombok, Makassar, Ambon, or Merauke which anchored at Benoa Harbor, Denpasar. After that, you can continue traveling by land for approximately 15 minutes until you finally get to Kuta.