Just 20 minutes north of fashionable Seminyak in Bali is a isolated nirvana known as Canggu. Although the area is being developed fast, Canggu is a little portion of heaven consisting of an eight-kilometer lace of surfer beaches and emerald green cropland all around. Holiday-makers and expats have favored Canggu more for the atmosphere of tranquil isolation it provides. Try and picture walking out of your bedroom door right into a fairy tale scenario where the ocean crashes continuously onto the shore and nature herself is your front yard garden.
The beaches of Canggu are not as internationally famous as other coastal zones in this well-known tropical island, making it the ideal place to unwind and revel in the simple pleasure of being away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life. When in Canggu, take a while to get out of your luxurious villa and lay your feet on the silky, fine sands of the following beaches.
Batu Bolong Beach
Surfers visit Batu Bolong Beach for the fat and powerful waves which make this relatively quiet spot one of the best places to surf in the entire island of Bali. Batu Bolong is tranquil and unruffled by civilization, except for one beachfront hotel and a plush beach restaurant serving Balinese traditional dishes. If you aren't willing to pay less than your budget for lunch, you can walk a little farther away from the beach for a more affordable surfer's diner encircled by numerous makeshift huts selling drinks and refreshments. Batu Bolong is among the best places in the world to watch the sunset, when the sun dips behind majestic Mount Agung and illumines the mountain's outline with a pleasant, orange glow.
Batu Mejan Beach
If you're attempting to find a beach party air that still retains the relaxed and laidback mood of a far-off beach town, look no farther than Batu Mejan Beach. More known the travellers as Echo Beach, this is the best place to enjoy beach B.B.Q.s with your mates and down iced tropical drinks while watching surfers come out of and into the water. The rollers are a little rougher in Echo Beach, but there are one or two spots north and south of the beach proper that are safer for swimmers.
Berawa Beach
Also known as Brawa Beach, Berawa is another place for surfers who love the buzz of riding powerful waves. The place is also safe enough for folks just wanting to have a swim. Thanks to the latest efforts at developing Canggu for tourism, there's not a lot of the charming isolated beach that Berawa once was, but if you walk down the seashore southwards, you will arrive at a lagoon with a bamboo bridge suspended right over it. Walk across the bridge into Warung Agung Kayu Putih, an obscure sanctuary for sunset-lovers in Canggu. There's a soft-sell cafe selling simple Balinese food and the service might be a bit too nonchalant for those familiar with lavish accommodations, but it's a wonderful place to observe the sun set.
Pererenan Beach
On the way from the Raya Canggu, you will be astounded by the resplendent verdure that envelops both roadsides to Pererenan Beach. Indisputably, this area still has to be touched by urbanization although there is a handful of private country houses here and there. The beach itself is not perfect for surfing and swimming, as the shore is overlain with rocks which have been chiselled and glazed by the tide over time. You can sit on the rocks to take in a wide ranging view of the Indian Ocean or you can clamber over them to land on a small strip of hidden sand perfect for sunbathing or merely frolicking in the sand. If the water permits, you might also be well placed to go in for a swim.
The beaches of Canggu are not as internationally famous as other coastal zones in this well-known tropical island, making it the ideal place to unwind and revel in the simple pleasure of being away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life. When in Canggu, take a while to get out of your luxurious villa and lay your feet on the silky, fine sands of the following beaches.
Batu Bolong Beach
Surfers visit Batu Bolong Beach for the fat and powerful waves which make this relatively quiet spot one of the best places to surf in the entire island of Bali. Batu Bolong is tranquil and unruffled by civilization, except for one beachfront hotel and a plush beach restaurant serving Balinese traditional dishes. If you aren't willing to pay less than your budget for lunch, you can walk a little farther away from the beach for a more affordable surfer's diner encircled by numerous makeshift huts selling drinks and refreshments. Batu Bolong is among the best places in the world to watch the sunset, when the sun dips behind majestic Mount Agung and illumines the mountain's outline with a pleasant, orange glow.
Batu Mejan Beach
If you're attempting to find a beach party air that still retains the relaxed and laidback mood of a far-off beach town, look no farther than Batu Mejan Beach. More known the travellers as Echo Beach, this is the best place to enjoy beach B.B.Q.s with your mates and down iced tropical drinks while watching surfers come out of and into the water. The rollers are a little rougher in Echo Beach, but there are one or two spots north and south of the beach proper that are safer for swimmers.
Berawa Beach
Also known as Brawa Beach, Berawa is another place for surfers who love the buzz of riding powerful waves. The place is also safe enough for folks just wanting to have a swim. Thanks to the latest efforts at developing Canggu for tourism, there's not a lot of the charming isolated beach that Berawa once was, but if you walk down the seashore southwards, you will arrive at a lagoon with a bamboo bridge suspended right over it. Walk across the bridge into Warung Agung Kayu Putih, an obscure sanctuary for sunset-lovers in Canggu. There's a soft-sell cafe selling simple Balinese food and the service might be a bit too nonchalant for those familiar with lavish accommodations, but it's a wonderful place to observe the sun set.
Pererenan Beach
On the way from the Raya Canggu, you will be astounded by the resplendent verdure that envelops both roadsides to Pererenan Beach. Indisputably, this area still has to be touched by urbanization although there is a handful of private country houses here and there. The beach itself is not perfect for surfing and swimming, as the shore is overlain with rocks which have been chiselled and glazed by the tide over time. You can sit on the rocks to take in a wide ranging view of the Indian Ocean or you can clamber over them to land on a small strip of hidden sand perfect for sunbathing or merely frolicking in the sand. If the water permits, you might also be well placed to go in for a swim.
About the Author:
Salim B Kho enjoys travelling and providing information on the locations he visits for the benefit of other travelers. For more information about Avalon Bali, please visit his site at www.avalonbalivilla.com.
