Kuta & Legian neighbourhoods
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Description
Kuta and Legian are contiguous neighbourhoods on the western shore of South Bali. It was one of the first tourist areas to strongly develop on the island and the stretch is known for its long sandy beach, incredible number of hotels, restaurants and bars - making it popular place to surf, party and shop (plenty of souvenirs and fake branded goods of average quality).
Access & Transport
The area is literally just north of the airport with both taxis and minibuses plying the very busy Jl Legian and Sunset Rd. From there, it is 20-25km to Uluwatu (40'), 16km to Nusa Dua, 13km to Sanur and 36km (1h) to Ubud. Taxi, scooter and minibus are all possible options. For Seminyak/Canggu, it is close by on the map but can easily take 30mins depending on traffic... alternatively, you can walk on the beach!
Instructions & Recommendations
Take note that traffic jams are a common occurrence (as in... every day), whether it is afternoon, evening or late at night, so bear that in mind when planning to move around.
Environmental & Social
Full of resources intensive hotels, car exhaust fumes, asphalt and poor ocean water quality. Many of the activities, including some "semi-legal" ones, have a negative impact on the social fabric (greed, aggressiveness, etc.) - a net negative in spite of the local employment provided.
Conclusion
For many tourists, Kuta is a byword for Bali (something we find astonishing and unfortunate) and they seldom venture beyond it. Whilst we are not against some nightlife and shopping, everything there is pushed to the extreme and ranks poorly both in terms of environmental sustainability and social impact on the community. By all means, have a look, but the island has so much better to offer.
Key positive
Good place to buy cheap clothing and for live music
Key negative
Noisy, commercial and devoid of cultural interest
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Not recommended for children past dinner time
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:4h
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightOk