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Imagine watching the blue waves of the sea with sand between your toes; walking along the palm-lined streets with stretches of rice fields by your side; relaxing in quiet jungle retreats and shopping in energetic local markets. All of these experiences packaged together can be found in a village on the coast of Bali, Canggu.
Canggu is a destination that offers something for all travellers. One of the best things to do here is to sit back, sip a cocktail and relax at one of the many black-sand beaches of the place. Test the waves of the sea by bringing out your surfboards at Berawa Beach. You can learn to or practice yoga here, or unwind with an Indonesian massage. A Canggu visit is incomplete without a trip to the iconic Tanah Lot. Perched on a rock, this temple holds immense cultural importance and is an ideal location for a photoshoot.
Canggu is famous for its delectable local foods as well as its varied global cuisine. Enchant your taste buds with the mixed flavours of Balinese nasi campur (mixed rice) featuring grilled chicken, beef curry along with sambals at Denpasar's Warung Wardani. Spicy fish satay or lilit ikan is charcoal grilled to perfection and is a fine balance of spicy and sweet. Indonesia's all-time favourite, Nasi goreng (fried rice) also needs to be on your list. Topped with a fried egg and served with chicken or beef satay, this dish has the heart of millions of food lovers.
Tonight
From $14 per night
This weekend
From $27 per night
Next weekend
From $27 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | Rp 1,000,000 = $64.71 |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Average weekend price | $91 per night |
| Average weekday price | $92 per night |
| Average stay | 3 nights |
Canggu reviews
What other travelers say about Canggu
Can't walk on streets you need a bike, dangerous to...
August 27, 2024
Can't walk on streets you need a bike, dangerous to drive if you are not very experienced, the roads are dirty, with holes and very narrow, the sea is ok for surfers, sunset is great good coffee and restaurants and gyms not much green to see. Not like an exotic place at all, good night life if you are up for the DJ, long sexy dresses and fancy coctails. Again not an tropical paradise, too overrated.
Canggu is an up and coming centre of activity in Bali.
August 23, 2024
Canggu is an up and coming centre of activity in Bali. Development is happening rapidly and everywhere you look so don't expect too much peace and tranquility. However, it has a great vibe with a blend of good beaches – especially for surfers, or aspirant surfers looking for big waves – and a host of cafes, restaurants, world-class beach clubs and shops. The road infrastructure lags the growth and development and traffic is manic. Pedestrians take their lives in their hands in many places where scooters rule the roads and the walkways! Without a scooter, traversing the quite large expanse of Canggu from East to West or vice versa is time-consuming as most access roads run more or less south to north, and shortcuts are one-way only for cars. Another unfortunate consequence of the development and sheer number of people travelling around and lack of public bins, is litter – mostly plastic bottles – that adorns empty sites and roadsides. Nevertheless, vibrant Canggu has a special atmosphere and is somewhere you must visit if you are coming to Bali. The local people, as they are everywhere on this intriguing island, are the friendliest, most polite and helpful ever!!
Wouldn’t be going back ever, noisy filthy, rubbish...
August 8, 2024
Wouldn’t be going back ever, noisy filthy, rubbish everywhere and worse thing mopeds in there 1000,s can’t walk anywhere without risking your life and breathing in the fumes where a mask traffic horrendous
The weather in Canggu definitely seems moodier than in...
August 5, 2024
The weather in Canggu definitely seems moodier than in Uluwatu, which the latter is always so sunny. Love the overall cool shops, cafes, brunches, drinks in this area. Went to Arte (which seemed super popular during the two nights when we visited) which sells super fresh pasta and pizza! Kilo Kitchen is also great, the food, the staffs, and the art displayed. We really enjoy Canggu. The brunch at Shore Amora Canggu is also really yummy, fresh. We ordered the Avocado toast, Fried Rice, Smoothie Bowl. They come with complimentary drinks, sour doughs, and fruits, so try to order the menu without fruits and bread!
What a fabulous place - all the hustle bustle of a city with...
July 8, 2024
What a fabulous place - all the hustle bustle of a city with the tranquility that I was looking for. The beachfront eateries are perfectly setup for a sunset meal. I loved the shopping and then retreating back to the peacefulness of our room.
Canggu is nice and there is a lot to do but it is also very...
July 3, 2024
Canggu is nice and there is a lot to do but it is also very (VERY) busy. I recommand going to Big Tree Jewelery Classes to make your own ring. The beach is not the most beautiful you can find in Bali. Don't go to La Brisa it is very expensive, and staff is rude.
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Canggu Bagus Apartment Canggu, Indonesia
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Desa Hay Canggu Babakan, Canggu
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La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach Pererenan, Canggu
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VOX Villas Canggu Berawa, Canggu
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