Tourists choose Kuta
mainly for its idyllic beaches, but there’s so much more to this formerly quiet
fishing village than just sun, sea and sand. It also offers many cultural and
shopping opportunities. The bustling city centre, known by locals as
\'downtown\', is a wonderful place to explore, where you’ll still find the
influences from Dutch culture, harking back to its colonial past. Still, the
most notable impact on Kuta is that of modern
international investors, who have transformed the town into the bustling
tourist attraction you see today.