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Canggu Beach
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Canggu Beach is North of Seminyak. It's mostly famous as a place for surfing with 2 famous beaches : Echo Beach, world class wave and Batu Bolong also known as Old Man which is the ideal spot for beginners, longboards and funboards.Those 2 beaches are reef breaks.The sand is black on the 2 beaches, but it's also a nice place to rest and watch the surfers. In the past year Batu Bolong has became a super trendy place with many young European hanging out in the evening. The new athmosphere reminds a bit of Ubud, but with the surf as a background.
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Restaurants
1,545 within 3 miles
Iwa Restaurant at Hotel Tugu Bali
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295 ft$$$$ • Asian • Indonesian • Vegetarian Friendly
Ji Restaurant Bali
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230 ft$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian
Fat Mermaid
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • European • Asian
Ithaka Warung
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256 ft$ • Asian • Healthy • Indonesian
Grass Terrace Cafe
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Bar • International
Cocomo Canggu
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • International • Vegetarian Friendly
Lacalita
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Bar
Fishbone Local
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Hungry Laa
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0.3 miCafe • Asian • Healthy • Wine Bar
Body Factory Bali Cafe
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0.3 mi$ • Dessert • Cafe • Healthy
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Attractions
160 within 6 miles
Batu Bolong Beach
229
0 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
2befit Bali
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313 ftSports Camps & Clinics
Canggu Avenue
6
0.1 miShopping Malls
Old Man’s Original Canggu Market
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0.2 miFlea & Street Markets
Pantai Batu Mejan (Echo Beach)
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0.5 miBeaches
Alternative Beach
29
0.4 miBeach & Pool Clubs
Berawa Beach
323
0.6 miBeaches
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Paradise Pictures
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0.7 miArt Galleries
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DonnyJakarta
Serpong, Indonesia481 contributions
Nice beach, big waves, black sand, full of surfers
Apr 2021 • Family
The beach has a very strong waves, not really for a small children type of beach.. this is surfers beach..

Full of live music and nice sunset spots and restaurant, we came during covid time in April 2021, most of Bali were empty, stores were closed out of business, except Canggu and Uluwatu.. these places still alive and vibrant, compare to Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Sanur etc
Written April 6, 2021
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Lana I
Zhengzhou, China11 contributions
Great for surfing and sunbathing
Jan 2020 • Friends
Nice waves for surfing, but if you want to swim not the best choice (Amed beach is).
Great prices for sunbeds, we have reserved a sunbed for a whole day at Echo beach for 25k.
Sunsets are beautiful!
The sand looks kind of black and is somehow very sticky:D
If you want to take a shower after the beach you can go to the cafes at the beach, they usually have something.
Written February 5, 2020
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Mansi Reddy
Chennai (Madras), India288 contributions
New and developing neighbourhood
Oct 2019
After visiting Seminyak in Bali you can definitely see a contrast in Canggu. This is a new and developing neighbourhood with lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. I can see why the younger crowd gravitate here for budget conscious options. Black sand beach with plenty of choice for beachside activities.
Written February 29, 2020
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jomillikan
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Worst Family Holiday Ever
Dec 2022 • Family
There is no infrastructure to support the amount of visitors to Canggu. The transfer from airport to hotel took hours and the same on the return. There is construction everywhere. It is dirty, dusty & too many motorcycles. We chose to go for Christmas, not a good idea because of the storms & humidity. It would probably suit the 18 - 24 age group mid year.
Written February 13, 2023
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uptopunderneath
Geelong & Bellarine, Australia11 contributions
Heads up
Aug 2022 • Couples
Heads up after our first return since shutdown brawa canggu has a new resident which is a blight on the amenity that brawa once was. Finns was never an impact but Atlas is an eyesore and a nuisance. If you want to relax in your accommodation then book somewhere which is 2kms away otherwise you won't sleep till they close.
Written August 26, 2022
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Raymondale
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia921 contributions
black sand,surfer boards,bean bags and vendors
Sep 2022
been here again,last time was eight years ago.this september when had a short trip to bali again, i stayed at canggu for two nights,one afternoon,i walked to here,first,i see old man bar again,very crowded that time.i just walked along the beach,from echo beach to berawa beach.i walked on the black sand beach.and saw many surfers bring their board to surf here,i passed by bean bags for tourists,many people relax here and drinking something. i saw some vendors selling souvenirs also.if you stay in canggu,i suggest you come here and have a look.
Written September 30, 2022
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Maarten V
New York City, NY1 contribution
There is nothing elevated about this place
Aug 2022 • Solo
Absolute rubbish.
Garbage everywhere. Stray dogs everywhere.
Annoying vendors harassing you all the time.
Unhygienic in the establishments.
Sewage everywhere, and traffic is a real dangerous nightmare. Anyone can drive/rent a scooter, but nobody knows how to drive, no-one respects any rules
And it’s just wild west.
Unless you want to learn to surf, stay away. Experienced surfers will seek out nicer spots… not this garbage dump (both in waste as well as garbage people)
Written August 6, 2022
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dalger1430
Perth, Australia169 contributions
BLACK BEACH
Feb 2023
This volcanic, black sand beach is very good for surfing but not good for swimming on a rough day nor would it be good for seniors. In addition, there are several creeks entering the water carrying detritus/rubbish- a possible health hazard if ingesting the water. There are several beach shacks offering food & drinks. The main clientele seems to be young eastern europeans.
Written February 27, 2023
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Jisagod2u
London, UK243 contributions
Great beach - all the same down to Kuta!
Dec 2022
This beach has a good atmosphere with lots of young surfer-types. It did not feel loud but was certainly busy among the eateries just above the beach. This is the liveliest part of all the quieter beaches between up here until reaching Kuta.

All of the beaches feel the same, don't hesitate too long over which one to stay at!
Written December 15, 2022
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Anastasia B
6 contributions
Canggu: Surfing, Yoga, and The Beach
Jul 2019
Canggu Beach was wonderful and exactly what I wanted for my vacation. I spent three weeks at an Air Bnb that was in walking distance. My criteria: good surfing waves and yoga.
The waves: LOVED them. They came in reliably in perfect sets. Wave after wave after wave, and it's a beach break so you don't have to worry about getting killed on the reef. They are long, firm waves, perfect for long boarding. There are enough waves for everyone, and the locals are very nice, friendly, and laid-back. You can rent boards on the beach, or bring your own.
The Yoga: There are several yoga studios close by, but I preferred to do my own ashtanga practice before or after surfing, at my air bnb or on the beach.
The Beach: Beautiful with deep blue water and a lovely sky. There are stray dogs which will break your heart, but they are not dangerous.
Written June 25, 2020
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