Where to go in Canggu and its Surrounding Areas
Especially for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, and even families, it’s not hard to find where to go in Canggu and its surrounding areas. Located on the west coast of Bali which is widely known for its challenging waves, no wonder if you will easily find surfing spots and surfing school here in Canggu.
And with the rapid development of the tourism industry, you can easily find some wonderful spots to fill the holidays. There are many interesting tourist destinations in the Canggu area. Starting from the beach, cafe, restaurant to a leisure complex. Here are some spots that you should not miss during your time in Canggu and its surrounding;
1. Tanah Lot Temple
This iconic temple is a must-visit tourist destination in Bali. Sits on the large offshore rock, this temple presents a unique view and atmosphere. As one of the seven sea temples scattered throughout the coast of Bali island, Tanah Lot is indeed one of the most beautiful among them. When visiting here in the late afternoon, prepare your camera in a standby position, because Tanah Lot is famous for its spectacular sunset panorama. But if you do not want to enjoy it when crowded with many people, then come to this temple a little earlier. The scenery is not less cool, really. So no wonder Tanah Lot has always been a favorite tourist attraction of many people.
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2. Finns Recreation Club
In addition to Waterbom Bali in Kuta, this island also has a leading leisure and sports center, called Finns Recreation Club. Invite your kids to get wet at the Splash Water Park at the Finns Recreation Club. Featuring 2,400 square meters, this water, and amusement park feature a number of swimming pools and international standard water rides. No need to worry about your child’s safety, because there are many guards who are always on standby. One of the must-try rides is the Giant Racer. This 90-meter slide consists of 4 lanes that can be played by 4 people at once.
In addition to playing water, you can also feel the fun jumping in Bounce Bali Trampoline Center. Here, you can jump in the air, or run on the wall safely. And of course, there is much more exciting that you can do at Finns Recreation Club.
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3. La Mexicana
In addition to tasting the delicious seafood in Jimbaran Healing Dinner, you can also try something else while in Bali, especially Canggu. Try to eat in a Mexican restaurant called La Mexicana. Considered one of the best Mexican restaurants in Bali, La Mexicana serves the authentic Mexican cuisine. Be sure to taste the quesadillas and chimichanga (fried burritos), as well as the refreshing margarita!
Not just serving the authentic Mexican food and drink, the atmosphere is also felt really thick through the interior which is inspired by Mexican culture. Almost every walls surface in this restaurant is painted with calacas, a skull figure dressed in traditional dress and often associated with Mexico’s national holiday, The Day of the Dead. On the backyard of the restaurant, there is a quite large cactus garden, a perfect place to relax while enjoying the delicious Mexican dishes.
4. Canggu Beach
Numerous foreign and local surfers widely know Canggu Beach. An international event, called Indonesia Surfing Championship (ISC), joined by local surfers and foreign surfers from various countries, has taken place in this beach. The black sand beaches combined with large waves, making the visitors amazed at Canggu beach. Canggu Beach is also a favorite place for surfing enthusiasts, once again thanks to the existing waves. Besides having good waves, the sunset view at Canggu Beach is also very beautiful. Across the coast, you can see the vast expanse of rice fields and a group of birds flying on it. The beach atmosphere is still quiet, which is not much found on the Bali island and certainly gives its own impression for the visitors.
5. Bali Equestrian Center
Bali Equestrian Center is a horse riding center located in Canggu Asri Housing area. It is a place for horse lovers or you who want to get a unique and fun experience. Bali Equestrian Center offers some facilities for those of you who want to learn horseback riding, whether in private or in groups. In addition to offering facilities to learn, Bali Equestrian Center also offers fun horse riding options. You can do a little tour while riding a horse. The tour options offered are village tours and beach tours.
However, the beach tours will not be served on Sundays, because of the crowded beach conditions. In every tour, experienced staff will accompany you for the safety of riders and horses. This horse riding tour can be enjoyed only for those of you aged 7 years and above. Besides, at the Bali Equestrian Center, there is also a cafe and Aravina Restaurant where you can enjoy the food and drink with a view of the equestrian arena. Near the cafe, you will also find a playground, swimming pool, dressing room, and bathroom.
6. Echo Beach Bali
The atmosphere of Echo Beach is quiet and peaceful. Not so many tourists know about this beach. Most of the people who come here are to do surfing activities. Snorkeling at Echo Beach is also highly recommended. You can see the underwater beauty of this beach. For those of you who do not like water activities, you can sunbathe or just sit back on the sand while chatting with your friends.
The beach has many restaurants, cafes and bars offer a variety of delicious seafood and Balinese dishes. If the food price here is too expensive, you just get out of this beach, because there are a lot of food sellers around the beach area who offer it at affordable prices.
In this area, you will also find many famous international brand stores. Anyway, usually, you will also find many lodging or hotel. So, do not worry about planning a trip to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Echo Beach Bali.
Canggu is quiet, unique, and beautiful. Yet, the roads are a bit hard to navigate. So, we suggest you to use the service from a Bali car rental with driver.
