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Canggu is an area in South Bali, north of Seminyak and south of Tanah Lot.

[edit] Understand

Canggu has a very long black sand beach

Canggu proper is 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 kiliometres running north from the village of Berawa (just north of [[Seminyak[[) to the village of Cemagi (just south of Tanah Lot). It is a largely rural area but is being developed fast.

The beaches have dark grey or black sand and are not particularly good for swimming but do offer some renowned and challenging surfing spots.

The area is popular, being roughly 25 mins drive from Seminyak, with many expatriates living here and a large number of villas owned by overseas nationals being located here as well. Much of the area features quietly undulating terrain with the rice paddies that categorize much of south central Bali.

[edit] Get in

Taxis are hard to find in this area and most travel tends to be by private car or motorcycle. Consider booking accommodation with complimentary airport pickup as this is the easiest way to get to Canggu. It can also save you time at customs as hotel drivers sometimes are able to speed you through the customs lines.

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Sunset over Canggu Beach

• Very pastoral, Canggu offers a chance to observe the daily rhythms of Balinese village life.

• Check out the sunset from your perch on a surfboard.

• Black sand beaches. Amongst the better beaches in this area are Berawa, Echo Beach and Pererenan.

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• The nearby Nirwana Bali Golf Course at Tanah Lot, was designed by Greg Norman and is constently voted one of the best golf courses in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot just to the north.

• Go horse riding. Umalas offers the Umalas stables, formally named the Umalas Equestrian Centre [1].

• Various activities are offered at the Canggu Club [2]- Bali's first country club.

• The Hotel Tugu is located on Canggu beach with the good waves for surfing. The hotel is a living museum of priceless antiques and rare cultural artifacts and it also offers the attractions of fine dining together with the facilities of a delightful spa.

[edit][add listing] Buy

For shopping, take a trip to nearby Seminyak, a 25 minute drive south from Canggu.

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• Dukuh, Jalan Canggu Club 31, Canggu (directly between the Canggu Club and the beach). Good value restaurant in a convenient location with nice rice field views. Mains around Rp 30,000  edit

• Sukerti's Restaurant, Jl. Pantai Berawa, ☎ +62 361 855 0056. Sukerti's offers up tasty and stylish food for reasonable prices.  edit

[edit] Mid-range

• The Beach House, Echo Beach, ☎ +62 361 738471. The Beach House is popular with local expats and visitors. Located on Echo Beach, this is the place where the local community gathers in the evenings to watch the legendary sunsets. A variety of eating areas and tables spill out onto a beach side buff, and live music is complemented by seafood barbecues..  edit

• Sol Beach Cafe, Jl. Pura Batu Mejan, Canggu, ☎ +62 361 7453897 (info@solbeachcanggu.com), [3]. 8.00AM to 9.30PM. Beachside cafe offering local food plus decent pizzas and burgers.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

There is no real bar culture in Canggu but the trendy designer bars of Seminyak are only a 20 to 25 minute drive away.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are a variety of small hotels and bungalow collections in this area. The most prevalent form of travel accommodation though is a seemingly never ending supply of private villas.

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• The Chill House, Jl. Kubu Manyar 22, ☎ +62 81 353 376 872, [4]. This surf retreat is an excellent choice for those who want to have a surfing holiday. Weekly packages include meals and accommodation. Surfing lessons, yoga, massages and temple trips can all be added to your package to create a perfectly chilled holiday. $50+.  edit

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• Desa Seni- A Village Resort, Jl. Kayu Putih #13, Pantai Berawa, ☎ +62 361 844 6392, [5]. Each room in the "village" is situated in an antique house, with a newly refurbished interior. Guests can enjoy the saltwater pool, spa treatments, a restaurant with many organic and vegetarian options and yoga classes, offered twice daily. $150+.  edit

• Legong Keraton Beach Hotel, ☎ +62 361730280 (info@legongkeratonhotel.com), [6]. A long established hotel on Berawa beach (the southern part of greater Canggu). Good quality spa and restaurant. Offers single room accommodation and beachfront cottages. From US$ 80.  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Hotel Tugu Bali, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, ☎ +62 361 731701,, [7]. This hotel has impeccable service and numerous dining and spa options. The "museum" hotel is full of top quality Indonesian antiques and beautiful relics. From about US$ 300.  edit

[edit] Private Villas

• Villa Kavya, ☎ +62 361 754344, [8]. Modern architecture meets traditional Balinese culture in this luxury villa, located just 15 minutes from the heart of Seminyak. Four bedrooms, a TV room, pool and lush garden. Comes fully staffed, cook and guards etc. Next to the Canggu Club. US$ 600.  edit

• Villa Mako, [9]. A peaceful 3-bedroom retreat, complete with swimming pool and large garden. The single-storey villa is neo-colonial in style, similar to the Dutch guesthouses in Java, characterised by louvred shutters, old teak doors and spectacular high wooden ceilings built of seasoned timbers. The villa is fully staffed and has a private swimming pool. US$ 370 to 490.  edit

• Nilofaur Villa, [10]. Luxury private villa built in 2007 blending a good location with outstanding facilities, service and privacy. 17 metre swimming pool and fully equipped gym. The meandering Buwit River borders the villa’s expansive gardens. Five bedrooms, private pool and garden - fully staffed (private cook, maids, etc). US$ 700 to 1,000.  edit

• Puri Bawana Estate, Jl Raya Semer no 883, Semer, [11]. Opened to the public in 2008, this 5-bedroom estate, complete with 30-metre swimming pool, rests upon almost 2 acres of land (7,000m2) surrounded by rice fields and is within walking distance of the beach. The Estate also boasts a membership at the Canggu Club[12] allowing its guests to enjoy access to the numerous sporting and social facilities featured there. from US$ 650.  edit

• Simona Oasis and Spa, [13]. A five bedroom villa with its own 1,000m2 private spa resting upon a spur of land at the confluence of two rivers. Walking distance from the beach. Fully staffed, car and driver included.  edit

• Uma Di Beji, [14]. Accessed via its own 150 metre driveway and bridge, the five bedroom Umah di Beji enjoys a very secluded location in the rice fields. Various buildings, all with traditional Balinese alang-alang (thatched) roofs, frame the gardens and the five king-sized suites of the house. The mature garden and numerous water features range down to a large lava rock swimming pool. US$ 850 to 1,250.  edit

[edit] Get out

• 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.