Sunday, 23 September 2012

Lounging at the Beach in Canggu, Bali

By Salim B. Kho


The beaches of Bali can be too crowded at certain times. Because so many travellers head to this small island in Indonesia, the beaches can be too hot and noisy for you to enjoy a calm and quiet day just relaxing and sipping ice-cold fruit drinks by the seashore. Nevertheless in the sleepy, small town of Canggu just north of glitzy Seminyak, there's a big expanse of beaches where you can simply lie back and breathe in the freshness of the air without being dogged by street-hawkers and fellow travellers. If you're staying in one of the luxurious villas that Seminyak is known for, such as Villa Avalon, then be assured you have extremely close access to a few of the best beaches in all of Bali. Let's take a look at some of them.

1. Pererenan Beach

The way to Pererenan Beach from Seminyak provides a amazing view of the green countryside flanking both roadsides. Once you get there, you can simply let go of your worries and bask in the delightful view of the rocks being lapped up by the giant waves coming in from the Indian Ocean. If you're raring for a touch more privacy, you may also climb over the rocks and land on a tiny area of sand where you can dip your toes into the water.

2. Batu Bolong Beach

Also one of the undisturbed beaches of Canggu is Batu Bolong Beach, where enthusiasts come for the strong waves that are ideal for surfers. There are no vestiges of modern-day living found at Batu Bolong Beach, except for a hotel and a few warungs one or two meters away from the hotel. Warungs are tiny, thatched-roofed stalls owned by locals who sell food, drinks and other refreshments.

3. Echo Beach

In Balinese, Echo Beach is called Batu Mejan Beach, but because this place is the favorite among travellers in the area, it has gained its own name in English. Nonetheless, Echo Beach still has a relaxed atmosphere than the majority of the tourist-packed beaches in south Bali. If you're the kind of person who enjoys a holiday by chomping down on kebabs and barbecues with buddies while enjoying a cold bottle of beer or 2, Echo Beach is the place to be. Also, Echo Beach is home to the famous Echo Restaurant, which serves freshly caught seafood every day. Don't pass up eating here when you're at Echo Beach.

4. Berawa Beach

The majority know Berawa Beach, also known as Brawa Beach, as yet another small beach in Canggu. What the great majority of people don't know is that a minor distance away from the primary beach in Berawa, you can walk into one of the best places to observe a Bali sunset. Ramble down the beach for 1 or 2 meters until you reach a bamboo bridge that crosses a lagoon. Just sitting quietly next to the bridge is a small warung serving native Balinese dishes and offering one of the very finest views in the town. If you've been to this place, you've seen one of the very best sunsets in the entire world.




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