Top 5 Best Places in Kuta
Most of the people say that visiting Bali is not complete if you do not stop by at Kuta area to find the best places in Kuta. Kuta with its Kuta beach is widely known to the various countries in this world. It has become one of the most important tourism mascots on the Bali island. Almost all the facilities are available near this coastal area. For example, hotels, resorts, spas, cafes, restaurants, bars, to the water sports facilities such as surfboard rentals and surf school.
Kuta beach is located on the southern part of Bali Island. It has a stretch of coastline along the two kilometers. In addition to being the center of tourism activities, Kuta Beach is also a great place to spend time in the afternoon while relaxing and enjoying the sunset view. You can also do other activities in the afternoon such as surfing, jogging, or enjoying a bottle of beer under the fancy umbrellas in the beachline cafe.
So, I think about the Kuta beach description is enough and I am pretty sure that you also want to read something about things to do in Seminyak or what to do in Legian. But, hold on I will talk about it on the next occasion, because here I only want to talk about Kuta. Anyway, Kuta does not only have the beaches, but also other interesting places to visit. And here’s the list;
1. Surfing at Kuta Beach
Talking about Kuta Beach, it can not be separated from surfing sport and the charm of its exotic sunset. The waves are very good to the surfers, both the professional surfers or the beginner. People who surf here are coming from various regions and countries. For you who never try the sensation of standing on the rolling waves, you should try it here in Kuta beach. This beach is a perfect place to be included on your itinerary while on Bali island.
Along the shore, there are several surfing schools that are not only rent the surfboards, but also open the surf lesson. The lesson is starting from the basic lesson to the advanced one. And the package option is divided into group lesson, semi-private lesson, and private lesson. If you join this surf lesson you will be accompanied intensively by the experienced instructors. You can freely choose the surf school while looking around and strolling along the beach while enjoying the bustle of Kuta Beach atmosphere in the afternoon.
In addition to surfing, something that can not be missed is the scenic sunset view in the late afternoon. With a long stretch of coastline, Kuta Beach presents the perfect sunset view.
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2. Play at Waterbom Bali
Waterbom Bali has an area of about 3.8 ha and has world-class standard water rides. In addition, Waterbom Bali also has 9 flagship water rides such as Smash Down, Funtastic, Pipeline, Super Bowl, Boomerang, Boogie Ride, Lazy River, Race Track, and Climax. Here, you will feel the different sensation when you try every single ride in this world-class water park.
If you have a lot of courage, you should try the Smash Down ride in Waterbom Bali. Here, you will face the slide with a slope of 60 degrees and you will glide with a speed of 70 km/hour.
In addition, there is another adrenaline rush ride, called Climax. This ride is ready to test your adrenaline because in here you will plunge with a very high speed.
Well, if you want to relax and get around the Waterbom, then you can choose the lazy river ride. Here, you will be brought around while only riding the tires. Anyway, Waterbom Bali is designed in a very cool way, because there are shady trees and various Balinese carvings on the wall.
But, if you really need more adrenaline rush, there is still another ride for you, which is the Pipeline. This ride will bring you spinning along the plumbing with speeds reaching 60 km/hour for tens of seconds.
Waterbom Bali is also a friendly place for children because there is a funstastic ride that is indeed designed for children. Your children will find various games such as water canin, body slide and swimming pool.
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3. Visiting Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
The next destination in Kuta area is Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK). Every day this place is always crowded by domestic and foreign tourists who want to see the iconic statues. The statues are divided into several interesting areas such as Wisnu Plaza, Street Theater, Lotus Pond, Indraloka Garden, Amphiteathre and Tirta Agung.
Wisnu Plaza is the highest and the central place of the iconic statue. Here, you can also see some traditional Balinese performance. In this area, you can find the famous Vishnu Statue surrounded by fountains and sacred water. According to the locals, this sacred water is never dry despite on the dry season.
If you are at the starting and ending of a visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana, then you will pass the Street Theater. In Street Theater, you can find the Souvenir Shop and Bali Art Market, a place where special Balinese, especially about GWK, can be bought. Or you can also do a Balinese spa or massage and buy aromatherapy products after the exhausting walk. If you are hungry, you can buy some foods at the restaurant by purchasing an ‘all you can eat’ package.
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4. Visiting Uluwatu Temple and Watching Kecak Dance Performance
Uluwatu temple is a sacred temple for the Balinese people and Hindu believers. This temple is located at Pecatu Village, Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. The distance from Kuta Beach to this temple is about an hour’s drive. This temple sits on the edge of the cliffs. Every day Uluwatu temple is crowded by tourists who also want to see the traditional Balinese Dance performances with an amazing sunset view.
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5. Visit Bali’s Shell Museum
Bali Shell Museum is the only seashell museum in Indonesia. This museum is located in Sunset Road street, Benoa, South Kuta, Bali or about half an hour drive from Kuta Beach. This museum is individually managed and built at a fantastic cost. Inside the museum, there are various collections of shells and accessories that come from various countries in the world. Visiting this shell museum can be an alternative activity as well as to enrich the knowledge.
