Lying on the western shore of the isthmus leading to
Badung Peninsula is the famous Kuta Beach,which has earned a reputaion
as a bach paradise and attracts surfers,swimming and sunbathers of all
ages and nationalities
The white sands of Kuta are still
arguably the best beachfront on Bali. The beach is much cleaner than
just a few years ago, although the vendors remain annoying. Kuta is not
the fishing village it once was: it is now a booming Pacific resort and
its streets are clogged with tourists and traffic during peak seasons.
Legian is a bit quieter, less crowded, and more suitable for longer
stays, although in many ways it has become an extension of Kuta.
Further north, Seminyak, Petitenget and Canggu offer more tranquility.