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Ah, Canggu. There’s nowhere quite as hip and as trendy as this once quiet fishing & farming town with stellar surf breaks. Canggu has its own edgy vibe; a mix between hippie, bohemian and fashionable. It’s a place where you can find unique shops and boutiques each with their own authentic appeal selling items like one-of-a-kind designs for both humans and animals, cool-looking neon-lit salons, extremely Instagrammable vegan cafes, health and wellness retreats, bars and clubs with parties that go on all night, and to stay - quirky hostels, hotels and gorgeous tropical villas.

If this is your first time looking for a place to stay in Canggu, then you’re going to need some help. Canggu itself is wide and varied, some areas are more crowded and developed while further north, you will still find acres of rice fields as far as the eye can see – which may change very soon. Here’s a simple guide to the main areas of Canggu to help you get started:

Berawa

The most developed part of Canggu with quite a lot of traffic and home to the best beach clubs like Finns and Café Del Mar, a slew of really good vegan and non-vegan restaurants, salons and spas, coffee shops, boutiques and exciting after-dark possibilities. The beach itself is action-packed with loads of beach bars and beach shacks. Choosing a place to stay here is easy – you’re spoilt for choice! There are beautiful and luxurious villas on acres of tropical land like Villa Dewi Sri and Imperial Villa as well as apartments like Alvaro Residence available for both yearly and monthly rent.

Batu Bolong

This is one of the coolest places in South Bali, and it comes with its very own genuine chic beach vibe. The street towards Batu Bolong Beach is lined with the trendiest restaurants, shops, hangouts and boutiques. Some of the most impressive, creative and most authentic restaurants can be found here like Billy Ho and Ji Terrace By The Sea as well popular hangouts that are always crowded like The Lawn, Old Man’s and Deus Ex Machina. If you’re planning to stay here, look up Joglo Lux, Villa Esencia and Candra Guesthouse.

Padonan and Babakan

Definitely the quieter areas of Canggu that are just 10 minutes away to all the hottest and most happening spots. These neighborhoods are definitely most suitable for long-term stays, with plenty of gorgeous villas, residences, apartments and guesthouses that will suit your needs and budgets like Villa Mahakam, Villa Tole 2 and Aura Residence.

Canggu is an all-time funky corner of Bali favourite among surfers. Contact Bali Coconut Living and we can make these top Canggu spots your home.