Canggu

Canggu proper is a small village on the beach about 20 minutes north of Seminyak, half way to Tanah Lot. Canggu is widely used though to refer to a large coastal stretch of about 8 km, running north from the village of Berawa (just north of Seminyak) to the village of Cemagi (just south of Tanah Lot) taking in “Batu Bolong Beach”, Echo Beach, “”Nelayan Beach””, Pererenan Beach, Selasih Beach, Seseh Beach and Mengening Beach along the way. It is still a largely rural area away from the beaches, but is being developed fast.

In comparison to busy towns of Kuta and Seminyak nearby Canggu seems almost deserted and is more a residential area to go for walks on the beach, enjoy sunsets or surf. Nightlife is almost nonexistent. It has a different vibe to most of Bali, and with the different vibe, they also have a different style with their boutiques and retail spaces. Very cool, very earthy and unique for those wanting something special!

Nelayan Beach (Fisherman Beach) is where you can still get fresh fish, lobsters, prawns etc every early morning. Five minutes walk between Berawa Beach and Batu Bolong Beach.

The beaches have dark grey or black sand and are not prized by tourists for swimming and sunbathing, but offer some renowned and challenging surfing spots. The area remains popular with surfers, the breaks are inviting, the water is clean and the beaches are not as littered with plastic as Kuta and Seminyak.

The area is popular with many expatriates who choose to live here, and a large number of the villas owned by overseas nationals are located here. Much of the area features quietly undulating terrain with the rice paddies that typify much of south central Bali.

Canggu offers a chance to observe the daily rhythms of Balinese village life. The bright lights, shopping centres and nightlife of Seminyak are just 25 minutes away. The temple of Tanah Lot, famed for its sunsets, and the Nirwana golf course is 20 minutes away by car.