The small town of Canggu

Canggu , a small coastal town, is located on Bali's south coast . Less well-known than its close neighbors Kuta and Seminyak , or Sanur near Denpasar , Canggu nevertheless has plenty to offer tourists! In fact, it has become the trendiest spot in Bali in recent years. Let's see why.

Choose Canggu for its location

Indeed, Canggu is located in the southwest of Bali with Kuta to the north (about 10 km away), Denpasar and its airport a little over 6 km to the east (about 35 minutes from the airport), the Tanah Lot site a few kilometers away and facing a beach that stretches for 10 kilometers.

Its location is therefore ideal for the start of a tour (for sightseeing or to enjoy the beaches) or as a last stop because it is very close to the airport.

It's true that from Canggu , you can easily reach Tanah Lot , Kuta , Legian , or Seminyak by scooter or taxi. You can also explore the island's interior (rice paddies and temples) by car or scooter in a day.

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Choose Canggu for its tourist attractions

  • For its proximity to the magnificent and well-known temple of Tanah Lot.
  • But also, for its temples located along the street of Jalan Batu Bolong, you will find the temple of the dead: Pura Merajapati, and the Pipitan cemetery and along the beach: Pura Batu Bolong and Pura Batu Mejan.
  • For its surf spots (see below).

Choose Canggu for its beaches and surf spots

The beaches all around Canggu are known to be good surfing spots and stretch for over 8 km.

Here are the 3 beaches with the best surf spots in Canggu :

  • echo beach
  • Berawa Beach
  • Batu Bolong Beach

But these beaches are also popular with lovers of idleness and lovers of romantic sunsets ... 

Choose Canggu for its atmosphere and calm

If you're looking for a relaxing, calm, and laid-back atmosphere, this is the place to go. Aside from a few lively shopping streets with bars perfect for watching the sunset, Canggu is an ideal spot to unwind. Furthermore, many establishments offer yoga classes.

Choosing Canggu for its restaurants

And yes, if you want to eat well, better and often cheaper than elsewhere, Canggu has plenty of good little restaurants for all tastes: local, vegetarian, vegan, organic, Italian… You can even eat hamburgers there!

Here are some references or tips: Warung Dandelion, Warung Bu Mi, Moana Fish Eatery, Quince ...

Choose Canggu for its hotels

Indeed, there's a wide range of affordable hotels in Canggu . Whether you're looking for a paradise villa, an Airbnb apartment, a guesthouse, or a nice hotel, you'll easily find a beautiful place at a great price.

Here are two great hotel deals in Canggu that I managed to find among all the offers on the market:

The best cheap hotel in Canggu : Canggu Bona Kubu (27 Euros per night including breakfast) – Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong No 20 D, Canggu.

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CHEAP HOTEL IN CANGGU its swimming pool

View of the rice fields at HOTEL PAS CHER A CANGGU

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Why choose this hotel in Canggu?

  • For its location: not far from the beaches and in the middle of magnificent rice fields ;
  • Because it offers a beautiful swimming pool;
  • For a very small price including breakfast;
  • Because he is calm;
  • For its cleanliness;
  • For the friendliness of the staff.

The best hotel deal in Canggu (best value for money): €69 per night

Udara Bali Yoga Detox & Spa – Jalan Pura Kramat, Seseh, 80251 Canggu, Indonesia

Best hotel deal in CANGGU its swimming pool

View of the best hotel deal in CANGGU

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Why choose this hotel in Canggu?

  • For its location facing the beach (little frequented);
  • For its swimming pools (indoor and outdoor);
  • Because it is calm and its atmosphere is “zen” (free yoga classes in ideal conditions);
  • For its originality (boutique hotel with traditional Balinese and Javanese design);
  • For its services (meditation cave, bar serving fruit juices by the pool, hot and cold jacuzzis, Watsu pool, Finnish sauna, herbal hammam and a spa;
  • Because it offers a good choice of meals (wide range of delicious organic and vegan dishes - vegetarian or continental breakfast;
  • For his Excellent value : only 69 Euros per night!

What can we blame Canggu?

I searched high and low through comments from bloggers, internet users on Tripdavisor or on the Routard website… and I didn't find a single criticism of Canggu !!!


If you want to know a little more about other towns or villages in Bali, feel free to visit my other articles:

Why choose UBUD for your stay in Bali?

Why choose SEMINYAK for your stay in Bali?

Why choose AMED for your stay in Bali?

Why choose KUTA for your stay in Bali?

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