Canggu City Guide

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Canggu Travel Tips

From the best time to visit to the nicest neighborhoods: these are our travel tips for Canggu, so you can travel well-prepared. Practical and fully YLBB-approved.

| What are the nicest neighborhoods in Canggu?

  • Batu Bolong is nice for a first time. Around Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, coffee bars, boutiques, surf shops, brunch spots, and beach bars are located close together.
  • In Berawa, you will find many restaurants, gyms, salons, beach clubs, and luxury villas. Moreover, you are located on the side of Canggu closest to Seminyak.
  • Pererenan is my favorite if you're coming for food and a bit more peace and quiet. You'll find good coffee, cocktails, restaurants, and natural wine there, with the beach and surf nearby.
  • Around Echo Beach and Batu Mejan, much revolves around surfing and sunsets. Seseh and Cemagi are located further northwest and are quieter, with rice fields and temples by the sea.

| What are fun things to do in Canggu?

  • Book a surf lesson at Batu Bolong if you want to try surfing. Those with more experience can also check out Echo Beach and Pererenan.
  • Plan a morning or afternoon in Pererenan for coffee, shopping, and lunch, and then stick around for dinner and natural wine.
  • Book a massage, Pilates class, or sauna and recovery session in between. Wellness It belongs to the day here just as much as coffee, surfing, and food.
  • Go early or towards sunset to Tanah Lot. From Canggu you can easily combine the temple with Seseh or Cemagi.

| What must you taste in Canggu?

Besides Balinese and Indonesian dishes, you will find many modern Asian restaurants, open-fire kitchens, seafood, shared plates, and natural wine in Canggu. For dinner, I would especially remember Pererenan and Batu Bolong.

For specialty coffee, smoothie bowls, and brunch, Batu Bolong, Berawa, and Pererenan are great choices. Vegetarian and vegan food is easy to find, with many plant-based cafes, tempeh, tofu, and vegan desserts.

| What are the best hotels in Canggu?

Our shortlist includes COMO Uma Canggu on Echo Beach, adults-only La Reserve 1785 in Pererenan, Further Hotel , Shore Amora Canggu, and Amar Boutique Hotel.

Do you want to compare hotel prices? View hotels in Canggu via Booking.com , Expedia , or Trip.com . For a villa with a pool, you can also check Vrbo.

Do you want to book flight and hotel together? Then compare Expedia , TUI , Prijsvrij , and De VakantieDiscounter for Canggu.

| What is the best time to travel to Canggu?

  • April through October is generally the driest period. May, June, and September are good if you want to avoid the biggest summer crowds.
  • July and August are busier and more expensive. More rain falls from November through March, with January and February being the wettest months.
  • Also take Nyepi into account. Bali comes to a standstill that day, and the airport closes as well.

| How many days do you need for Canggu?

  • With three to four days, you have time for Batu Bolong, Berawa, or Pererenan, a surfing lesson, wellness, good restaurants and sunset by the sea.
  • With five to seven days you can also Tanah Lot, Seseh, Seminyak or Uluwatu. Canggu and Ubud They can also be easily combined if you want more greenery and culture afterwards.
  • It is best not to use Canggu as a base for all of Bali. Due to the traffic, short distances often take a lot of time.

| Practical tips & useful apps for Canggu

  • You fly into I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). From the airport, it is approximately 17 to 20 kilometers to Canggu, but the drive can take 45 minutes to two hours.
  • Before arrival, a pre-booked transfer is convenient, especially in the evening or with a lot of luggage. In Canggu itself, Grab and Gojek are handy for short rides.
  • Only rent a scooter if you have real experience and are well insured. Walking is possible for short distances, but sidewalks are often missing.
  • You pay with the Indonesian rupiah. Cash remains useful for warungs, tips, small shops, temples, and drivers.
  • Useful apps are Grab, Gojek, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and Xe Currency. For mobile internet, you can use an Indonesia eSIM via Airalo arrange for.

| Is Canggu a nice place to travel with children?

Yes, but choose your accommodation carefully. Around Berawa, Echo Beach, or a quiet part of Pererenan, villas and residences with a pool are nice, so you don't have to get in the car for everything.

On our family shortlist are Aradhana Villas by Ekosistem and Lalasa Villas Canggu in Berawa. COMO Uma Canggu has residences and is located right by Echo Beach.

With older children, a surf lesson at Batu Bolong is fun. In addition, be sure to plan pool time, an early morning beach walk, and possibly a day trip to Tanah Lot . The sea is not suitable for swimming everywhere due to strong currents.