Legian Bali

Legian is in central Kuta. The location is just north of Kuta Beach and south of Seminyak. The main area of Legian straddles Jalan Legian, starting from Jalan Melasti at the southern end to Jayakarta Hotel to the north. Jalan Legian is famous for its night life. The beaches are fine white sand and not quite as crowded as Kuta Beach.

A few years ago Legian was a small village situated a short distance from Kuta, b ut has spread out so much that Legian is now part of the greater Kuta Area. Legian is a quieter alternative and has a mire sophisticated nightlife scene focusing on dining-out and socializing rather than full-on partying.

A little more sophisticated than Kuta , the pace is slower although there is everything the visitor could wish for shop, galore, restaurants, night clubs, bars, boutique hotels, hotels as wel as villas and private homes. Legian becomes a little more residential with many expatriates also living in the area.

Legian stretches from Legian Beach Hotel to Jayakarta Hotel on what is still known as Jalan Rum Jungle. All types of accommodation, including villas, hotels and home-stays, are available along with some good eating and few interesting bars, most of which close by midnight. Most of the popular hotels such as: Bali Mandira and Padma Bali Resort at Legian, are on the beach along here

There is no proper road in front of the hotels, but there is paved pathway between the hotels and the beach which is only open for authorized vehicles when a ceremony is being held. This pathway acts like a boulevard and gives guest in this area the advantage of being able to stroll along this stretch to a number of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs at the end of Jalan Double Six. Many of the bars and restaurants found along this stretch of the beach are foreign owned, but locally run. Due in part to this fusion there is a great choice of culinary diversion from which to choose.

While nightlife is not so frantic, Legian does have its own entertainment scene. Close to the action but far enough away for some down time, Legian still retains something of its village atmosphere and is easy to walk around with good shopping scattered everywhere, tempting you to come.

Beachside, Legian have more laid back beach style-less hustle, fewer vendors, but good facilities. Surfing is popular with surf schools to help those in need, as well as volleyball, Frisbee, Bungee Jumping, and racquetball. Here you can also try to hop on boogie boards and surfboards hired from the beach. Have manicure, pedicure or braid your hair while relaxing under your umbrella.