Deus Ex Machina

Top choice in Canggu


This surreal venue amid Canggu's rice fields has many personas. If you're hungry, it's a restaurant-cafe-bar; for shoppers, it's a fashion label; if you're into culture, it's a contemporary-art gallery; for music lovers, it's a live-gig venue (Sunday afternoons) for local punk bands; for bikers, it's a custom-made motorcycle shop; if you want your beard trimmed, it's a barber…


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Canggu attractions

1. Pura Batumejan

0.59 MILES

Overlooking Batu Bolong Beach is the centuries-old Pura Batumejan complex, which has a striking pagoda-like temple.

2. Pantai Batu Bolong

0.63 MILES

The beach at Batu Bolong is the most popular in the Canggu area. There's almost always a good mix of locals, expats and visitors hanging out in the cafes,…

3. Pantai Batu Mejan

0.65 MILES

Surfers and those who like to watch them flock here for the high-tide left-hander that regularly tops 2m. The greyish sand right in front of the…

4. Pantai Nelayan

0.72 MILES

A collection of fishing boats and huts marks this very mellow stretch of sand. Depending on the river levels, it can be an easy walk from here to Pantais…

5. Pererenan Beach

0.83 MILES

The most northern of the Canggu-area beaches, laid-back Pererenan is next in the sights of developers. Villas, guesthouses and beach bars are found near…

7. Pantai Perancak

0.88 MILES

A couple of drinks vendors and a large parking area are the major amenities at this beach, which is rarely crowded. The large temple is Pura Dalem…

8. Pantai Berawa

1.13 MILES

Greyish Berawa Beach ('Brawa Beach' on many signs) has a plethora of trendy and popular beach cafes and bars. The grey volcanic sand here slopes steeply…