Situated in Bali’s southern outcrop, the breathtaking coastline of Kuta is world-renown for being one of the best surf beaches in the world. Lying along the former Backpackers’ Trail, the popular beach attracts thousands of visitors to Kuta’s busy tourist district that now boasts luxury hotels including Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort and modern shopping centres.

The picturesque Kuta Beach lies nestled in bell-shaped Kuta Bay where a rocky outcrop frames the Bay’s northern and southern coastline. The scenic location and surf-waves make Kuta beach a popular tourist destination with many luxury Resort in Bali Kuta and the busy tourist district situated in close proximity to the beach. During the day visitors and locals can be found enjoying themselves in the surf-friendly waves, relaxing on the beach or playing a friendly game of football before returning at night to enjoy Kuta beach’s vibrant nightlife.

With Kuta’s beautiful beach being the resort town’s major attraction, it is not surprising that Kuta’s main shopping district lies near the beach. The shops found in streets near the beach vary from small boutiques that sell beachwear, surf-gear, local crafts and souvenirs to up-market shopping malls selling expensive international brands. Bordering the famous Kuta Square, Kuta Art Market is the ideal place for low-budget travelers to shop for souvenirs, beachwear and traditional Balinese craft at bargain prices. A walk around Kuta Square will bring visitors to small boutiques, remnants of the legacy of the Backpackers’ Trail, nestled among more recent up-scale shops and restaurants. Kuta Square Shopping Arcade, a boulevard-style street lined with many international-chain restaurants, shopping plazas and department stores, houses the famous Matahari Department Store that sells high-quality Indonesian wares. An array of high-end and low priced items can be found in shops near Jalan Legian and Jalan Pantai Kuta including the famous Beachwalk, Discovery and Lippo Malls. Discovery Shopping Mall houses expensive international brands alongside exclusive local high-end retail stores including Batik Keris where traditional Indonesian art and unique Balinese batiks can be found along with stores that sell handmade Balinese lace.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+