The past year has seen Bali’s Kuta Beach undergo some impressive renovations and the work is nearly complete! Local leaders have now announced that those magical sunset views are about to get even better with a reduction in the number of beach stalls along this iconic stretch of sand. But what about the business owners? According to local leaders, the reduction will help improve the beach, removing traders operating informal businesses without licences and permits and reducing some of the aggressive sales tactics employed by certain traders. A popular surf spot since the 1960s, Kuta has evolved from a sleepy Balinese village to emerge as a surfing and tourist mecca. Kuta has all you could ask for in a beachside holiday destination, from accommodation options for every budget, bustling markets and restaurants and bars serving up signature local dishes to world class cuisine. It’s no wonder this vast stretch of sandy shoreline is loved by travelers the world over, especially Aussies! Sun loungers, umbrellas and cold drinks stalls stretch along this sandy holiday hot spot for as far as the eye can see. But these days you won’t just find surf schools and massage beds along Kuta Beach, local leaders and Bali government have invested in some significant improvements. The area is now home to a free public skate park, outdoor gym and children’s play park, as well as a new tsunami shelter, beach wall and walking path. An ideal base for exploring all that Bali has to offer, Kuta Beach is only an hour from Ubud, Canggu and Uluwatu and only 30 minutes from fast boat services to Nusa Penida and Lembongan. For convenience, location and iconic sunsets, Kuta is the place to base yourself in Bali.