Kuta

Kuta is a town and district (kecamatan) in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It forms a major tourist hub on Bali's southwestern coast, alongside the nearby areas of Legian and Seminyak. The beachfront area around Kuta Beach is a focal point for surfing, sunbathing, and nightlife, and it is connected to Ngurah Rai International Airport by a short drive.

Kuta Beach runs along the coast and is known for its long, sandy shoreline, sunsets, and beginner-friendly surf. The town stretches inland along Jalan Raya Kuta, with a concentration of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. The area also includes shopping centers such as Beachwalk and various markets, reflecting its role as a commercial and leisure destination.

Once a fishing village, Kuta developed as a tourist destination from the 1960s onward, expanding rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s. The local economy is heavily oriented toward hospitality and services, with tourism-driven employment and revenue, though this growth has also placed pressures on infrastructure, traffic, and resources.

Ngurah Rai International Airport serves the area; traffic can be heavy, particularly during peak seasons. Tourism has brought environmental and social challenges, including waste management, water use, and congestion, prompting ongoing planning and mitigation efforts from local authorities and stakeholders.

See also: Kuta Beach; Kuta, Lombok; Bali; Denpasar.