Canggu

Canggu is a town on the south coast of Bali. It is a new virgin destination in Bali, which is on the rise. Yet Canggu is only 20 minutes drive from the centre of Kuta. It is also within easy reach of the beach. You'll walk along the beach from Kuta and Seminyak to Canggu and then you'll find this beautiful location. It is located about 10 kilometres north of the hustle and bustle of Kuta.
Some visitors prefer to stay in a quiet Canggu. They see it as the best alternative because of its tranquillity and beautiful surroundings. The nearby Kuta and Seminyak is too busy for them.

Canggu is often used to refer to a large coastal stretch of about 8 km, which runs north from the village of Berawa (just north of Seminyak) to the village Cemagi (just south of Tanah Lot). In this area are along the beach: Echo Beach, Seseh Beach and Pereranan Beach. It's ideal for surfing, because of the waves are high at some beaches. There are in the area of Canggu many villas in Balinese style partial or full for rent.
However, many come to Canggu for the rest. Quacking ducks are happily driven every day from one rice field to another by a patient duck keeper. The sound of ritual music and religious ceremonies are an integral part of everyday life. The robust Canggu beach (stretch is 4km) is known for its panoramic views, legendary sunsets and world-class surf breaks.

For horse lovers, there is family, who runs the 'Kuda' stables. A large part of the area has a quietly undulating terrain with the rice fields, which covers a large part of south-central Bali.

There is a relaxed atmosphere of culture, food and beach. The main streets in Cenggu are Jalan Batu Bolong, Jalan Padeng Lenjong, Jalan Jalan Batu Mejen and Tenah Barak. Along Jalan Batu Bolong you'll find the temple of the dead, the Pura Mirajapati, and Pipiten Cementary. Along the beach there are another two important temples, Pura Batu Bolong and Pura Batu Mejen, both are hundreds of years old and were built by the legendary priest Nirarhta, who built several temples on Bali. The area behind Cenggu has panoramic views of paddy fields (rice fields) and coconut palms.
Just outside the village of Canggu begins the hinterland with some hills.
Canggu is still a largely rural area of ​​the beaches, but it is being developed rapidly.

Surfing

The area of Canggu is popular with many expatriates who choose to live in a quiet area. Many of the villas are owned by these foreign nationals and then they also live here.
There are many restaurants (also known as Warungs) in Canggu. Most beaches have some Warungs with local and Western dishes for little money. Most places have wifi (even the cheapest of Warungs). Also many Warungs are doing home delivery when you stay in the rented villa, so call and ask.
The beaches have dark gray or black sand and are not particularly good for swimming, but they are known for its challenging surfing spots. Echo Beach has a very good reputation as a surf beach.
Surfing attracts many surfers and many viewers. The beach is blessed by the beautiful panorama of the sunset, which creates a romantic atmosphere for every visitor. Many surfers love this place very much, because of the big waves and they have this beach voted one of the best surf spots on the island of Bali.

source http://www.balitourism.nl/canggueng.htm