Not to be confused with its better-known namesake on Bali,
Lombok's Kuta is almost totally undeveloped by comparison, having
only been discovered by surfers a few years ago and still devoid of
any large resort hotels. The whole south coast is characterised by
miles of stunning curved sandy bays set beneath empty, rolling
hills. There are plans for development, but, with luck, that is
still many years away. The southeast peninsula and Awang Bay are
dotted with tiny fishing villages untouched by tourism, while
inland villages specializing in local crafts such as pottery,
weaving, basketware and carving, can be visited.
