Kuta is administratively a district (kecamatan) and subdistrict/village (kelurahan) in southern
Bali,
Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial
tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from
Australia. It is located near Bali's
Ngurah Rai Airport.