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The Party Capital of The World: Canggu

Karina Deandra
16:50, 29 Sep 2022

There is a new party capital making a name for itself located in Bali! Once a sleepy surfer village in southern Bali, Canggu is fast becoming the party capital of Asia and, possibly, the world.

Canggu is located on the south coast of Bali, Indonesia, west of Kuta, Seminyak and Legian. Over the past 25 years, each has developed into a world-renowned party destination. Canggu has grown rapidly over the past decade, leading to the development of luxury beach clubs, luxurious and affordable accommodations and must-see nightlife.

From boozy brunch spots to bubbly sunsets, classic backpacker bars and dedicated VIP booths, Canggu’s party scene has something for everyone.

The Beach Clubs

Canggu’s party scene is perhaps best known for its beach clubs. All of this has played a big part in making the area popular. Widely regarded as the best beach club in Bali, Finn’s Beach Club offers a choice of 4 pools, 8 bars (2 of which are swim up!) and 5 restaurants. The venue features live DJs daily and faces Berawa Beach. Take your seat for a spectacular sunset, turn up the music and party all night when the skies darken.

Meanwhile, Atlas Beach Club just opened in July 2022 and has already made a name for itself as one of Bali’s premier one-stop entertainment venues. The venue is now the largest beach club in Bali and claims to be the largest beach club in Asia. It is committed to ensuring guests have the time of their lives. Hosting world-class DJs and offering access to Berawa Beach, Atlas Beach Club is another of his must-see party hotspots.

Life in Canggu: Party, Work, Chill and Repeat

Canggu strikes a balance between a hardcore party scene and a health, wellness and sporty vibe. There are countless gyms, surf schools and spas to help travellers maintain a party lifestyle without compromising their health. Beach Village is famous for surfing and now he welcomes MMA fighters, yogis, skaters and Crossfit his junkies. Canggu has long been a favourite destination for influencers and travel bloggers. It is now a thriving community of digital entrepreneurs.

How to Obtain The Permit

There are two options for travellers to stay in Canggu. First option is the 30-day tourist visa on arrival, available to citizens of 75 countries, including the United States. The visa costs IDR 500,000 (USD 33) and is valid for 30 days. Once extended, it can be extended for another 30 days.

Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism has announced that digital nomads can live in Bali’s digital nomadic cities like Canggu on B211a socio-cultural visas. This is valid for 60 or 180 days and can be processed online. A 180-day visa costs IDR 6,000,000 (USD 400) and it takes 4 days to process after the relevant documents are submitted.

There you go, the complete guide to experience the party and the life at Canggu! If you like this article, make sure to share this with your friends and family by sharing it through your social medias!

Karina Deandra is a person with ADHD who fancies poetry writing, painting and cooking. You can spot her daydreaming or humming to any random song totally off-key. She also organizes Social Expat events in Bali, feel free to get her to stop talking when she overshares or invite her into any kind of conversation. As an outgoing-introverted lady, she can switch from wallflower mode to social butterfly one in a finger snap.

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