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Things to do in Canggu

Here we are on another article about Canggu, because things to explore in this little bubble are endless. I have written a few articles about Canggu restaurants alone, and then a guide for first-timers, and now, onto a deeper dive, things to do in Canggu. Or maybe more like, what do you actually do when you live here?

The funny thing about Canggu life is how quickly you realise that people here are somehow always busy doing absolutely non-urgent things haha. One person is heading to pilates, another is rushing to Hyrox, another is getting ready for an ice bath, while someone else is already on their second iced latte discussing “creative burnout” at 10am. If you feel attacked, don’t worry, I’m one of these suspects too lol.

Ok, so here’s the best that I can do to summarise the fun things to do in Canggu.

Eat absolutely everything

One of the best things to do in Canggu is simply eating your way through it. The food scene is insanely diverse. In one day you can have Indonesian warung meals, Australian brunch, Japanese ramen, Italian pasta, French pastries, Mexican tacos, aaaaand more, aaaaand somehow all within 10 minutes of each other. Dangerous for both your wallet and your self-control, I guess.

You can read my articles about Canggu restaurants here:

What else is there to do but eat? From left to right: Muda by Suka, Soogi Roll, Cure

Welcome to Bali’s Capital of Wellness

I wasn’t joking when I mentioned about people going to Hyrox because I feel like the wellness era never ends here. I’m interested to know how many regular gyms there are in Canggu alone, not to mention yoga and pilates studio, jiu jitsu and MMA gyms, padel courts, and other sports centre for other types of sports. Canggu is the it place for wellness activities whatever you like it or not, and so that’s why “wellness” sits at number two on this list.

My go-to gyms and some recommendations:

Woven Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jitsu and mobility)
Wellness Gym (Weightlifting, pool, sauna, and magnesium pool)
Alpha Gym (Weightlifting and sauna)
BYND Fitness Club (Weightlifting and lap pool)
Undefeated Gym (Weightlifting, pool, sauna, steam room, and ice bath)

Recovery but make it social

Recovery culture in Canggu deserves its own category because people here recover harder than they party. Ice baths, steam rooms and saunas, sports massages, IV drips, breathwork – you name it.

Recovery spaces have also become such a social thing here. Sometimes people don’t even go because they’re sore, they go because their friends are there, and afterwards everyone gets smoothies together. A very Canggu thing to do.

My go to recovery spots:

Amo Spa (Sauna, ice bath, steam room, jacuzzi, pool, hammam)
The Block (Sauna, ice bath, jacuzzi, pool)
Island Spots Club (Sauna, ice bath, jacuzzi, pool)
Air Seseh (Sauna, ice bath, pool)

Recovery, lift, recovery. From left to right: Bynd, Wellness, Air Seseh

Catching (or Watching) Waves

I don’t surf, and ironically I’m kind of just okay with beaches. But surfing is basically the unofficial daily ceremony of Canggu. People either head out super early in the morning or go for a sunset surf session in the afternoon. If you’ve never surfed before, don’t worry, there are plenty of surfing lessons around Canggu too. So you can absolutely live out your surfer life for a day if you want.

Question, though…what do these surfers do for a living that they have all the time in the world to be at the beach every single day? Because I want that job.

Beaches I go watch people surf:

Cafe hopping like it’s a full time job

Ok this one, I do a lot. There are cafes absolutely everywhere, some are for working, some are for people-watching, some are for post-workout matcha, and some are clearly designed for someone to sit dramatically with a laptop answering emails.

I would say, spending a slow morning cafe hopping is one of my favourite things to do in Canggu. Good coffee, good food, good weather, and nowhere particularly important to be.

My regular coffee spots :

Final Thoughts

I feel like this is why so many people end up staying in Canggu longer than planned even though it’s crazy busy. The lifestyle here has a way of pulling you in. Your day starts casually with coffee, and before you know it, you’ve somehow been out all day doing a bunch of other things, hehe. Hope you find this helpful and thank you for reading!

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Here, you’ll find: Busy cafés, warungs, and restaurants on basically every corner Convenience stores every few steps (you’ll never be far from iced tea or instant noodles) Medical centres and pharmacies for all your Bali emergencies Shops selling everything from surfwear and jewellery to random little knick-knacks Beach bars, breweries, live music spots, and sunset crowds All kinds of massage places, from 150K local spots to fancy 1Mill spa experiences Scooters everywhere, all the time Digital nomads with laptops in cafes Stay here if you are: A solo traveller who wants everything within walking distance A couple or single traveller who enjoys being in the middle of the action A remote worker A café hopper or coffee lover Someone who likes having options for literally everything A first-timer in Bali who wants the full “Canggu experience” Billie's, one of my favourite souvenir shops in Canggu Berawa Crowd-o-metre: 8/10 Every part of Canggu is busy, but Berawa feels a little more like an area where people actually live, mainly because first-time Bali visitors tend to gravitate more towards Batu Bolong. It’s still lively, but slightly more residential. There are also lots of brunch spots, nice restaurants, and gyms. Here, you’ll find: Restaurants with playgrounds and bigger spaces that are more family-friendly Healthy cafés, smoothie bowls, salad spots, and every kind of wellness food Villas - from cosy tropical stays to massive designer villas Coffee shops that have been around long before Canggu became "Canggu" Mid-to-upscale restaurants with cuisines from all over the world Fitness centres, recovery centres, and dance studios Boutiques, beauty salons, and concept stores Stay here if you are: A couple or family Planning to explore other neighbourhoods, since it’s slightly closer to Seminyak A foodie who wants international dining options Into fitness, wellness, or remote-working culture Pererenan Crowd-o-metre: 7/10 Pererenan is slightly less chaotic because it’s not right in the centre of the Canggu madness. 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Here, you’ll find: Small boutique hotels and villas in quieter streets A mix of fitness spots - from local gyms to fancy wellness clubs, padel courts, martial arts gyms, and recovery centres More relaxed cafés, warungs, and restaurants A calmer remote-working crowd compared to Batu Bolong Stay here if you are: Wanting to stay close to Canggu, but not directly inside the chaos Not super into partying every night Into surfing, fitness, or wellness Happy to trade convenience for a slightly calmer atmosphere Okay with driving further for malls or bigger shopping areas - with Bali traffic, it takes 1-2 hours to get to Kuta Cure, one of the newest seaside restaurant and bar in Canggu PLACES TO EAT IN CANGGU I’ve written a few articles about restaurants in Canggu — from cheap eats to smarter dining spots — which you can find here: My Little Canggu Restaurant List - Part 1 My Little Canggu Restaurant List - Part 2 Bali on a Budget: Cheap Eats in Canggu for Under 100K 5 Must-Visit Best Coffee Shops in Canggu, Umalas, and Nearby Areas BEACHES AND SUNSET SPOTS If it’s your first time in Bali, or in Canggu, you might notice that the beaches here aren’t the postcard-style turquoise beaches people usually imagine when they think of Bali, like the ones in Uluwatu. 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