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Looking for an alternative to the glamorous Seminyak? Then it’s probably time to hit Bali’s growing little town of Canggu. Its Bohemian vibes have been attracting travelers from all over the world, from surfers and yoga lovers to digital nomads and expats.

Canggu is becoming an increasingly popular town in Bali due to its uncountable hipster cafes, yoga studios and vegan restaurants, surrounded by lush green rice fields. What makes Canggu even better is that it’s home to fantastic surf spots stretching from Berawa to Perenenan beach.

In between its café culture and luxury day spas, you will also find incredible villas among rice fields, and delicious local cuisines which are also worth a try.

Planning a Bali holiday and thinking of staying in Canggu? Below is a list of things to do in Canggu during your vacation!

1 Hit the waves in Canggu

Known for its fantastic surf breaks, Canggu has waves for all level of surfers. Surfers scooting to the beach with their surfboards on their motorbike rack is a common sight, all day every day.

If you’re a professional, you’ll love Echo Beach! If you are new and want to learn how to surf, then Berawa Beach will be perfect for you. Surf lessons can easily be arranged at one of the stalls on the beach. Rent a surfboard for IDR 50,000 an hour or take surf lessons with an instructor for around IDR 400,000 for 2 hours.

If you are into night surfing, Finns Beach Club is the place to go.

2 Go café-hopping

Café-hopping is definitely one of those things to do in Canggu, since more and more cafes are popping up here and there in the area. The number might be overwhelming, but you get to choose from breakfast by the sea or lunch overlooking the rice fields.

Must-try cafes:

• Crate Café

• Café Cinta

• Milk & Madu

• Peloton Supershop

3 Visit Tanah Lot

As one of Bali’s most iconic sites, Tanah Lot has a strong cultural significance to the locals. Visit the site in the afternoon and you’ll get a mesmerizing photograph of the temple with a striking sunset as the backdrop. You should expect quite a crowd however, since Tanah Lot is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bali.

4 Go on a shopping spree

There is so much shopping to be done in Canggu. Spoil yourself with new dresses, tops, bikinis and sparkling accessories!

Watch out for the various pop up markets in Canggu. Some of the Canggu local’s favorites are Old Man’s Canggu Market, Samadi Market, La Laguna’s Gypsy Market and of course the famous Love Anchor Market at Batu Bolong.

Ready to explore this little laidback town? Rent a private villa in the area and discover the many things to do in Canggu. If you need any assistance in finding the perfect villa in Bali, ask Bali Coconut Living’s real estate consultants.