Canggu is well known for its excellent surfing conditions, but there are plenty of great things to do in the area that don’t involve catching a wave. With a temple, choice of markets, live music, great restaurants and beach clubs to choose between, your days can be filled with ease. And if you’re searching for fitness holidays in Bali, then yoga classes are widely available along with gyms, wellness sessions, and excellent day spas.
1. Take part in yoga, fitness and wellness sessions
Canggu is a magnet for spiritually-minded people, so it’s not surprising that there’s a wide range of yoga classes on offer here. You can book a daily session or become fully immersed and stay in a tranquil health and fitness retreat in Bali.
A great massage, facial and manicure make you feel totally rejuvenated. There are many roadside places in Bali, but Therapy Canggu is a luxury day spa where you can get professional treatments with top reviews.
You can even attend the luxury fitness retreat like the ones Active Escapes offer. Luxury fitness retreats are where surfing, yoga, pilates, TRX suspension training, circuit training, horse riding, golfing and other activities are perfectly combined for you in one stop. This way you can lessen the hassle in having to make lots of reservations and squeeze everything into your plan.
2. Visit a temple
A visit to Tanah Lot is one of the Architectural Wonders you should visit in Bali. This ancient and iconic Hindu Temple sits on a natural rock facing out to sea. It is a beautiful spot with the waves crashing continuously against the cliffs. Sunset with the temple as a backdrop is an unforgettable sight.
3. Take a cooking course
Learn how to cook traditional Indonesian dishes at the Tugu Bali hotel. They organise interesting, hands-on classes where authentic meals are created. A little about the history of Balinese food and the different methods of cooking are included in the course making it a truly cultural experience.
4. Shop local at an open-air market
Browse the stalls and choose something authentic to take home from the local markets. It’s an opportunity to find something really unique, and it gives back to the Balinese economy.
The largest event is Old Man’s Market and it’s held on the last Saturday of the month. A start-up business begins life at this market so quirky items can often be found here. There are also stalls selling clothing, organic food, skin care and artisan objects.
Every Sunday, Samadi Market is the place to go for fruit, oils, whole foods, bikinis and jewellery.
One of the top things to do in Canggu on a Saturday or Sunday is to spend time at Love Anchor Market. It’s buzzing with people buying souvenirs, hand-made jewellery, scarves, sarongs and t-shirts.
5. Tuck into a floating brunch
What could be better than a long, lazy brunch served to you as you relax in the outdoor pool? Enjoying a glamorous brunch while taking in beautiful oceanside views is one of the best things to do in Canggu and has to be tried at least once. Aston Canggu Beach Resort serves fresh fruit, frozen smoothies, granola and other delicious dishes on a wide, floating tray. At Cabina Bali, their in-pool brunch includes a choice of pastries and pancakes too. Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.
6. Drink in the sunsets
The setting sun viewed from Bali is spectacular. One of the finest places to see the sunset is from The Lawn in Canggu. Set on the edge of the beach, there are a pool and day beds for the ultimate in relaxation. As the sun goes down, take in the natural spectacle while enjoying an intimate meal of fresh shellfish washed down with an exotic cocktail.