Exploring beaches around Canggu during your holiday? Don’t miss Munggu Beach – a black sand beach strip west of Canggu where you can stop on your way to Tanah Lot temple.
How to get there and what to do once you are at this beautiful beach – all details in our quick guide to Munggu Beach.
Munggu Beach: What’s It Like?
Munggu Beach is a less popular spot for sunset watching and surfing. A clean black sand beach with a Balinese temple that stays away from all the hustle and bustle and is great for some quiet time.
It is not yet a commercial destination, so no stalls, beach clubs, or shops right on the beach. Great spot to walk with your dogs, jog, bring kids, or do morning yoga.
The water here isn’t dirty, it is one of the cleanest beaches in South Bali to visit.
Where Is Munggu Beach?
Munggu Beach is located right in between the Pererenan and Seseh areas, right at the end of the street Pantai Munggu, in Munggu Village of the Badung Regency.
It is a 20-minute ride from Canggu, you turn left at the intersection with a big Banyan tree, and just keep going till the end!
It often gets overlooked because people turn right from that road to go to Seseh Beach before they actually reach Munggu Beach.
Address: 9429+83 Munggu, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
How To Get To Munggu Beach
It is very easy to find Munggu Beach, simply follow the Google Maps pin for Pantai Munggu (Munggu beach in Indonesian) and you will be able to park right by the beach.
You will be treated by a rock sculpture with the letters MUNGGU at the entrance to the beach.
The entrance to the beach is not disability-friendly, there are steps to get down to the beach.
Is There An Entrance Fee For Munggu Beach?
There is no official entrance fee to access the beach, but there is a parking fee of about 5,000 IDR for a motorbike and 10,000 IDR for a car.
If guests come by taxi, they don’t have to pay.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Munggu Beach?
Sunset, and right before, from 5 PM in the afternoon is the best time to visit the beach.
The most powerful waves are during the heavy rains from December to February, but the dry season is the best time to come to Munggu Beach for a quick surf session.
Things To Do At Munggu Beach
The two main activities to enjoy at the 500-meter-long Munggu beach are surfing and watching the sunset. The waves here are too strong to swim.
Note that there are not many public facilities like toilets and showers or changing rooms at this beach so come prepared.
Surfing
While this break is surfable, Munggu Beach is not that popular among surfers. They either prefer to go surfing in Canggu or explore breaks more to the West of Canggu.
The waves are small yet powerful here, so you should stay aware of the surroundings as there are no lifeguards at this beach.
Sunset Watching
South Bali is best for sunset but you may feel like there are just too many people or the music is too loud.
Then grab your sarong or beach towel and head to Munggu Beach. It is popular for watching the sun roll over the horizon among both long-term expats and locals from the village.
Walking & Sunbathing
Munggu Beach is perfect for aimless wandering, watching fishermen’s boats, or lying down for sunbathing. A perfect peaceful spot for a lazy day.
Walking down the beach, you can see all the way to the Pererenan Beach and its statue – Gajah Mina.
There is also a small Balinese Hindu temple at the end of the path on the beach.
And if you’re lucky you can witness the Balinese traditional purification ceremony on the beach – Melasti before the Silent Day Nyepi.
Things To Do Near Munggu Beach
The area around Munggu Beach features a few locations that are worth stopping by to explore Balinese culture or unwind.
Tanah Lot Temple
One of the most famous Hindu temples in Bali – Tanah Lot Water Temple is a must-see attraction.
This beautiful floating temple on the rock was founded in the 11th century by some of the first Hindu priests who came to Bali and brought together a few smaller temples dedicated to spirits of the sea.
The area itself also includes an immense art and craft market with the best prices around Canggu, and a big park to wander around.
Tanah Lot Temple is a 9 km or 20-minute ride from Munggu Beach but it is worth the journey.
Where Is It: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121
Udara Spa & Yoga
A sanctuary for yogis and spa lovers. The interiors of this place are absolutely unique and it is right in front of the quiet beach.
Here you can join amazing daily yoga classes in a shala with ocean views, book a massage, or enjoy a day pass to the sauna and recovery zone with pools and a meditation room.
There is also a cafe on site to grab a quick snack afterwards.
Where Is It: Jl. Pura Kramat Jl. Pantai Seseh, Cemagi, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Restaurants To Try Around Munggu Beach
There are not many cafes on the beach, just one small beach bar, “Black Sand Bar,” selling snacks and Bintang beer.
But there are a few very nice places to eat nearby:
Seseh Pizza is a go-to place for authentic Italian pizza, pasta, and Ettore gelato.
Seseh General Store is Seseh Pizza’s sister cafe focused on the breakfast menu. The most loved item on the list is the cheese toastie!
ELISSE Chinese Comfort Food Seseh – just a few minutes from the beach, you can enjoy 5-star Mongolian rice and beef egg noodles.
Umah Umah Cemagi – a local-style eatery with amazing Indonesian dishes to try.
Where To Stay Around Munggu Beach
If you want to make the most out of a trip here and extend that peaceful feeling, you can stay in one of the hotels around.
Udara – located on Seseh Beach, Udara Bali is just a few minutes from Munggu Beach and offers a full package for guests: from massages and good food to recovery facilities and yoga classes. They have detox programs as well.
Spaces Bali: Boutique Hotel – private bungalows with a plunge pool with an adults-only format, located right up the road from the beach.
Shalimar Villas will be great for groups to stay, as they have a few luxe private villas with 4 to 12 bedrooms. So if you plan a small wedding or birthday celebration, it will be a great accommodation option.
FAQs
What Is The Nicest Beach In North Bali?
Pemuteran Beach is one of the prettiest and most popular beaches to visit in North Bali.
It has amazing scenery, some of the best swimming, snorkelling and diving spots, and much fewer crowds than South Bali. The water is mostly calm and clean.
What Is The Prettiest Beach In Bali?
White sand beaches in Uluwatu like Melasti, Dreamland, Suluban, Nyang Nyang and many other beaches in that area are often considered to be the most beautiful in Bali, so tourists often choose to spend a 2-3 day holiday in Uluwatu.
These beaches are not suitable for swimming but have stunning white sand, cliffs surrounding them, views, and pristine turquoise water.
What Is The Cleanest Beach In Bali?
There are dozens of clean plastic-free beaches in Bali where you can enjoy the natural beauty, including Canggu Beach (which is cleaned daily by the FINNS beach club team), Pasir Putih Beach (East Bali), Nusa Dua Beach, Blue Lagoon Beach, and Nyang Nyang Beach.
What Is The Calmest Beach In Bali?
Nusa Dua, Benoa, and Sanur beaches have the calmest waters and are safe for swimming, even for kids. Beaches in Amed and Blue Lagoon Beach are great calm sites for snorkelling.
Final Thoughts On Munggu Beach
Both locals and expats love coming to spend an afternoon and enjoy a sunset at this beach.
Often overlooked, Munggu Beach is amazing for some peaceful time away from the tourist area, where you enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical island and the Indian Ocean.
