Echo Beach is one of the most recently named surfing spots in Bali, the nickname eclipses its local name, Pantai Batu Mejan, Sharing the serene Canggu region with scenic rice landscapes with other wave spots such as Berawa, Seseh and Pererenan.
Echo Beach has become more popular due to its advanced reef breaks, 180 degree seascape and sunsets.
Echo Beach
The black sand beach is located approximately 35 km northwest of Kuta and Seminyak, and 14 km by car west of the provincial capital Denpasar. For those staying in one of the many luxury villas in Canggu, such as The Bali Dream Villa Resort, Ametis Villa and LV8 Resort, this coastal region can be reached in a 45 minute transfer from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban, South Bali.
Echo Beach is at the end of Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan, the road originally named after the temple, but now has more signs with its new nickname. Before a Balinese style entrance that opens to take a look at the horizon there are rows of shacks with surfboards for rent, repairs and a place to park motorcycles.
Echo Beach in Bali City
At the end of the cafes you can see the outline of the century-old temple. The temple and cafes sit on a small cliff overlooking the surf, and the black sand beach is accessible a few steps to the right of the gate. A hundred meters along the coast and on the low rocks is the Sand Bar, umbrellas and colorful beanbags await you for relaxation sessions.
Echo Pantai Batu Mejan Beach
Surfers dominate the scene by day, before changing to a more atmospheric dining scene at night. The beach is clean and well maintained, as a result of the joint efforts of several surfing schools and clubs along the Canggu coast, which carry out routine beach cleanings along a kilometre-long stretch.