20 best beaches in Malaysia

The country, consisting of almost a thousand islands, has now become a popular holiday destination. Lovers of active types of water recreation became the pioneers of natural beauty. The country's climate allows you to relax here all year round. The white beaches of Malaysia, surrounded by blue water, became a paradise during a planned trip to the hot tropics. Lost among the waves of the sea, the islands have preserved unique pristine places among the impenetrable jungle, endless coral accumulations, secrets on the mysterious seabed. Among them there are uninhabited and islands with organized resort areas. To choose a vacation spot in Malaysia, it is suggested to use the following information.

Blue Lagoon, Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Islands - This is a small group of islands in the northeastern direction of Malaysia. Two of them are inhabited: Perhentian Besar (more expensive for recreation), Perhentian Kesil (popular with young people). Lush vegetation is located next to the beaches. An important difference between the islands is the fact that they are closed to tourists during the winter season from late October to February. Many hotels open in April.

There are few beach areas on the islands. The main part of the coast is covered with stone boulders, protected by rocks. You can get here by boats coming from the pier of the city of Kuala Bxut. They take tourists to their own pier of a particular hotel. In his absence, you have to transfer to a small boat and travel for an additional fee of about MYR 2 per passenger. Among them are the following beach areas.

Not far from the city of Port Dickson is the most picturesque area of ​​the Blue Lagoon with Cape Tanjung Tuan, where an old lighthouse rises that helps ships in the Gulf of Malacca. The recreation area is considered the best on the islands. In addition to the wonderful natural conditions, a good tourist infrastructure has been created here. Nearby there are hotels with international service. There are no cafes, restaurants, hotels directly on the beach.

To relax in this quiet, cozy place, you need to use a boat taxi every day. During a lazy rest, you can lie under umbrellas on sun loungers, go diving, snorkeling, rent a boat. Walk along the pristine paths of the green forest, go to the Monkey Bay, a nature reserve for migratory birds. Blue sea, white sand, silence attract huge sea turtles here to lay their eggs. You cannot see them. The recreation area is closed to people at this time. But getting to know them at depth will be very pleasant.

Teluk Pauch Beach at Perhentian Island Resort, Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Island Resort is well known to holidaymakers. It is located on the east coast of Perhentian Besar, half an hour's drive from the Kuala Besut pier. From the balconies of wooden bungalows you can see a wonderful coastal strip of sand, turquoise sea. Access to it is allowed to everyone, regardless of belonging to the hotel. The passage is carried out by long staircases that run along the sea and connect the beaches of the island. The coastal zone is 400 m long.

Even during high tides, part of it remains free of water and suitable for rest. The entrance to the sea is shallow, with a sandy bottom, without sharp stones. On the opposite side, a strip of land is protected by picturesque mountains covered with jungle and tropical plants. Vacationers can take part in diving, exciting fishing. At the same time, meet huge sea turtles, many beautiful fish, thickets of corals. Play volleyball, football. In the coastal zone, there is the hotel's pier, which has become the hallmark of the islands.

Flora Bay, Perhentian Islands

There is no rich tourist infrastructure on the island. Sometimes it seems like a forgotten natural paradise. You can get here only by boat or from a nearby beach along the barely noticeable paths of the impenetrable jungle. Numerous animals (monkeys, monitor lizards, chipmunks, squirrels) calmly accompany tourists. During the hike to the beach area of ​​the small hotel, you have the opportunity to walk along interesting wooden bridges, marinas extending far from the coast and equipped with observation platforms.

Swimmers can take advantage of the necessary equipment and explore the coast along the sheer cliffs surrounding the island, the turquoise bay. From May to September, a calm sea reigns here without high waves, the sun, creating the necessary conditions for a beach holiday, diving, snorkeling (boat excursions to neighboring islands). For the picturesque view, the coast of the Perhentian Islands is often called the "Malaysian bounty". Lovers of nightlife should get to the beaches of Long Beach, Coral Beach.

Monkey Beach, Tioman

A small piece of land (shaped like the torso of a sleeping dragon and almost invisible on a tourist map) is one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. The cleanest coastline covered with white sand, huge shaggy palms, blooming tropical plants, numerous waterfalls create a special atmosphere of relaxation.

Only a few hundred local residents live in seven small settlements. Of the modern goods, there are several cafes, shops, an airport, and small hotels. You can stay in a local bungalow. But it is worth visiting one of the best diving spots. Divers all over the world consider the island to be their paradise. At the same time, the following zones on the coast are available for summer holidays.

A deserted, almost wild beach surrounded by thickets of tropical trees is located in the northern part of the island between the villages of Salang, Air Batang. The nearest hotel is located in the village of Salang. They go to the beach area on foot along the coast, take a ferry (Bluewater Express for 2 hours one way) or along a very difficult path through the thickets of the pristine jungle. You can get to the cozy, beautiful beach from the Naban pier.

There are many private tuk tuk (motorbike) drivers here, offering to deliver there in 10 minutes and 30 baht. A small number of people, soft snow-white sand, gentle, warm waves give a beach holiday a special pleasure. Here you can rent any sports equipment for fun on the water, under water. For a fee, you can ride a boat, scooter, banana boat all day, take part in interesting trips to the underwater kingdom. Some complications are created by the huge number of monkeys. Here they feel like the masters of the coast, they do what they like.

Juara, Tioman

The coastal area of ​​the South China Sea, stretching for a distance of almost 2 km next to a small village, is a place for secluded recreation for people who have left the hustle and bustle of cities.The village is nestled between rocks, a beautiful lagoon, and a turtle nursery in the southern part of the coast. A mysterious path begins next to it, running through the impassable jungle to the beautiful waterfalls of the island. All this can be seen in the intervals between lazy lying on the wonderful beach.

And also fully enjoy the fun on the water. Swimming with a mask, you can even get to know big turtles better, greet dolphins, see a shark swimming almost nearby and, like an unknown sea creature, swim among the thickets of corals, admiring their inhabitants. The abundance of marine life, excellent visibility at depth have made these places in Malaysia popular with divers around the world. The historical past of the island has filled its bottom with the remains of warships, the interest in which has not diminished over the years.

Salang, Tioman

This is the place where the last stop of the ferries to the island is organized. All roads leading to settlements and recreation areas on the coast start here. It is in this village, which has grown up on the shores of a beautiful bay, that you can completely plunge into the world of traditions, architecture, customs, and cultural features of the island life of Malaysia. Moreover, do it in between holidays on one of the best beaches on the island. A long pier, a freshwater lagoon divides it into two different parts: there are many stones on the northern side of the coastal strip, a shallow shore, not used for swimming during high tides.

The southern part is characterized by especially clear water, soft white sand. This is the starting point for numerous diving routes leading to the neighboring islands. The dives are conducted under the guidance of instructors from schools located in the village. It should be noted that over 20 points for diving training are organized on the island. You can see the full panorama of the beautiful bay and the sea while walking along the trail leading to the mountains and starting at the southern outskirts of the village.

Payia, Tioman

The recreation area is located in a small village adorned with the highest mountain peak of the island. Paya means "swamp" in Malay. But this is not a bottomless bog, but a beautiful place on the coast, bordered by a huge coral reef. Among them there are no passages cut through for berths and it is easier to get to the wild coast from other, more inhabited places. The main place to stay in the town is considered to be the Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort hotel. Chinese and Malays are frequent visitors. A beautiful deserted beach is available for swimming at low tide.

Like all the beaches of the island, diving is considered the main entertainment here, a lazy rest among the white sand, clear, blue sea. The infrastructure of the recreation area is minimal: several cheap warungs, shops, cafes, excursion points, sports equipment rental services. At all ends of the beach area there are marked paths, paths leading through the jungle to other recreation areas. you can walk along them and see extraordinary animals, plants of a pristine tropical paradise.

Air Batang, Tioman

The fishing village of the island is a popular tourist destination and has the most developed infrastructure. There are several resort places with hotels, restaurants, places for entertainment. This was determined by the relatively simple possibility of arriving in a village located on the route of ferry traffic along the western shores. Convenient, interesting places for exciting diving, scuba diving and snorkeling have been formed in the area of ​​the pier. The seabed is sandy, with some rocky areas. It is convenient to visit the beaches by settling in an inexpensive hotel, bungalows near the coast.

It is not necessary to book a seat many days in advance. Finding a place to live here is not a problem at any time of the year. Having chosen an expensive hotel, all actions must be carried out in advance. The main thing to remember is that during the rainy season (from November to February) many hotels on the island are closed. At this time, you should not come to the island with amazing nature, strive to conquer the peaks of its mountains "Donkey Ears", "Dragon Horns" or learn the secrets of the inhabitants of the coral jungle.

Genting, Tioman

The name of the village means "Mountain Pass". It is located on the coastal strip, bounded by dark granite boulders, hills with steep slopes, covered with lush vegetation. Near the village there is a recreation area covered with golden silk sand. The village has several shops, cafes, restaurants, a clinic, a mosque, cozy cottages and a hotel. Beautiful wooden bridges are built in all places where mountain streams, small rivers rush into the ocean.

It is the third largest settlement on the island. Ferries make their first stop here when moving along the coast. The main entertainment during a beach holiday is snorkeling and diving. The necessary equipment can be borrowed from rental services in all recreation areas. special paths have been cut through the coral thickets for easy access to the shore. At low tide, they are often used for safe swimming. There is a hiking trail around the village. You can ride a bike along it, carefully avoiding numerous monkeys and monitor lizards.

Tekek, Tioman

The most civilized recreation area of ​​the island. Airport, marina, duty-free shops, ATM, popular hotel Berjaya, several diving centers. Golden sand, blue sea, sandy bottom, numerous water activities await the guests of the small village. You can take lessons from a beginner diver under the guidance of experienced instructors. The peculiarity of the rest in this place of the island lies in the unusual (most often difficult) hiking routes.

Here special trails have been made through the impenetrable jungle to the beautiful places of the central part of the island. Lovers of active types of recreation can master them. The most difficult is the seven-kilometer path to the village of Juara. On the path they will meet funny and slightly impudent monkeys, monitor lizards, squirrels, bright tropical birds. To stay in well-appointed rooms, you must use the opportunity to book a room in advance.

Black Beach, Langkawi

Langkawi is a modern resort created on an archipelago of 99 islands. Extensive recreation areas stretch along the coast, equipped with excellent infrastructure. Many modern hotels, restaurants, business centers have been erected in the city (translated from the Malay language means "red eagle"). Here is the world's best oceanarium "Underwater World" and many interesting natural monuments that are of interest to vacationers on cozy beaches, of which there are over 20 on the island.

There are many beach areas on our planet with red, gray, green, black, golden, snow-white sand. This depends on the composition of the nearby soil, the activity of volcanoes. In the northern part of the island of Langkawi there is a small (about 20 and) section of the coastal zone, covered with granules of black mineral. This is not a gift from an ancient eruption of underground hell, but small particles of tourmaline, ilmenite (found in the lunar rock) brought by rains from the surrounding mountains.

Full information for tourists about the origin of black sand is on the stands on the shore. The recreation area is not among the best places for swimming, fun on the water. You can walk along the coast, look at the fishing pier, walk through the mangroves.Rent a boat (the cost is 200 ringit for the whole day) and drive to the crocodile cave, see how the eagles are fed. There is a playground for children on the beach. Here you can build magic castles in black.

Burau Bay, Langkawi

Most of the developed places for recreation on the island are located in its western part. Among them are the famous resort areas of Langkawi Chenang, Tengah, Burau Bay. The latter contains modern hotels for luxury holidays in Malaysia. Its best beaches are owned by hotels and access is limited, especially in the evening. The most convenient passage is through the Mutiara Burau Bay hotel. This is a complex of beautiful one-storey buildings located in the beach, snow-white area.

While resting here, all kinds of water entertainment are available, walks to neighboring islands, along the beautiful surroundings of the coast. The resort with a magnificent private beach, its own rainforest area provides a unique opportunity for a relaxing family holiday away from the noise of civilization. Fans of nightlife can safely go, for example, to the capital city of Kuah. Tropical vegetation, virgin jungle adjoin next to a snow-white strip of land, calling for walks, lazy stay in the hot sun.

Tanjun Ru, Langkawi

The public recreation area is located in the northern part of the island, away from the popular tourist spots of Langkawi. Most often, wildlife lovers come here. Ancient limestone caves, quaint cliffs, secluded sea bays surround a wide coastal strip of white sand. The recreation area is conventionally divided into two parts. Both houses the modern resort complexes Tanjung Rh, Four Seasons. A quiet, shallow beach with a gentle slope into the sea, with a sandy bottom is ideal for families with children. It ranks among the most beautiful beaches on the island.

Not far from the coastal area are the famous mangrove swamps, which are full of their own special life. Tours to pristine places start from these places. Pulau Chaban Island is visible nearby. At low tide, you can walk up to it or ride a rented boat. The island is convenient for snorkeling. There are several shops, restaurants and cafes in the resort area.

Datai Bay, Langkawi

This is the name of the secluded bay of the islands located on the western part of Temurun Waterfall. On its shore there are several recreation areas for wealthy tourists. Luxury hotels and Malaysia's famous golf course make it a popular destination for international visitors. The golf club occupies a large area of ​​the protected tropical forest. The unique landscape of the surroundings, frozen between the sea and the mountains, endow the recreation area with an extraordinary atmosphere of silence and comfort.

Fans of water activities can practice them for as long as they want, renting the necessary equipment. The famous cable car of the island is not far away. There is an opportunity to drive along it, stop at the observation decks. Look from a height at the snow-white strips of land next to the blue sea, impenetrable jungle and unusual waterfalls hidden among stone rocks. Having settled in a modern luxury hotel, you can swim in the sea, in the pool or in the purest stream of the Temurun waterfall, located not far from the golf course.

Tengkorak, Langkawi

The Sand Skulls Beach, as the locals call it, is far from the noisy tourist routes. A small piece of coastal land is considered one of the most beautiful recreation areas on the island. The park, located nearby, comes to life on weekends from the cheerful laughter of people on vacation. Next to the main recreation area there is a small cozy place, to which there are stone steps of the stairs. Sun loungers, umbrellas, paid toilets, showers, gazebos, sports equipment rental service are included in the services offered by the beach administration.

Sharp pieces of seashells are often found among the snow-white sand. You have to be careful not to forget about your shoes. The recreation area is adjacent to the Datai Resort. On the way to it there is an interesting crocodile farm, rock formations of an unusual shape. To relax on a private Tengkorake, you need to buy an entrance ticket at the time of passing through the hotel. There are no small cafes for snacking here. Food taken with you must be protected from thief monkeys. There are a lot of them here.

Kok, Langkawi

The beach area is located in an expensive resort area. The well-groomed clean (western) coastline is popular with locals and visitors alike. Nearby there are two small man-made islands that serve as berths for boats. Shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, SPA center are located within walking distance. The famous cable car leading to the top of the Mat Chinchang mountain, which adorns the coast, is just nearby.

There are waterfalls Telaga Tujuh, Telaga Harbor Park, East Village. Here you can see the traditions of the life of local residents, go through the numerous shops with a duty-free service. The entrance to the village is free of charge. A vacation on a 700 m wide strip by the sea with accommodation in a modern hotel is the best option for a family trip. Langkawi Island is small. Diving enthusiasts can take a ferry to any of its places, such as the Palau Payar Marine Park, located on the side of the same coast. The most beautiful atoll of the Strait of Malacca is located here.

Chenang, about. Langkawi

The white stretch of coastline called Cenang is also located on the familiar island of Langkawi, just 25 km from the town of Kuah. If you prefer an active holiday, you will love this resort, which includes a whole range of entertainment spots. There is everything here to diversify the daytime and evening life of the guests of the resort - bars, an aquarium, clubs. Well, hotels will be able to offer accommodation for every taste.

The length of the beach does not exceed a couple of kilometers, but this is quite enough for vacationers to feel comfortable. The entrance to the sea is shallow, and the water itself is clear. For fans of snorkeling, there is an island nearby, where all the conditions for this exciting pastime are created. And if you want to see how the aborigines live, welcome to Laman Padi Park, where you can not only walk through the rice fields, but also get acquainted with the unique technology of rice cultivation.

Taaras, Redang

Redang - the island is part of the marine protected area of ​​Malaysia. It is forbidden to fish here, damage coral thickets. Among them is the largest coral on the planet - Mushroom Coral. An ecosystem created by nature is preserved on the island. The migration of shellless turtles can be observed here every year. For divers, the island is a real paradise, allowing you to wander among barracuda, sea urchins, huge stingrays. Tourists are offered special zones with expensive modern hotels and the necessary infrastructure. It's expensive but well worth it. Any foreign traveler will be charged an environmental tax of MYR 30.For children not from Malaysia: 15 MYR.

Guests of the 5-star hotel of the same name are allowed to go to the private beach. A snow-white strip of land surrounded by a turquoise sea and unusually lush, beautiful palm trees. Through the impeccably clear water of the cozy bay, you can see colorful fish, mollusks, and other inhabitants. To see them, you do not need to sail on a boat, you just need to enter the water. At the same time, remember that among the bright harmless fish you can see the dangerous Trigger fish fish. It is especially good to swim in clear water during high tide and no waves. Low tide helps the safe invasion of kids with their parents to the beautiful sea.

In a hotel with an original design, a beach with many attractions, a special range of services for children, excellent service, the rest time flies by very quickly. The often quiet place, hidden from the invasion of tourists, is called the "little treasure" of the island. There are many places for hiking and excursions along the coast. It should be borne in mind that it is impossible to find cheap housing here. For a hotel you have to pay about $ 300 per day.

Simpan, Redang

Fans of extreme types of tourism come here. A wild beach, lack of infrastructure elements and an extraordinary sea, with a tropical nature, attract with its mystery. Here, indeed, you can test your physical fitness, enjoy the silence, solitude. Coral thickets are like impenetrable jungle. Among them are colorful fish and a huge number of turtles. They are everywhere here. Just like monkey on tropical trees.

Having settled in one of the hotels in Redang, you can come here at night. Sinking under the water, you might think that all the marine life sailed to this place. You can come to the island by ferry departing from the Merang pier in the city of Kuala Terengganu. Seats are available upon prior request. This beach is considered the number 2 recreation area on the island, and a trip here is called the dream of any diver.

Pangkor Laut, about. Pangkor

The local coast, which is called the Emerald Bay, was chosen by tourists back in 1994. And since that time, the beach has been one of the hundred best places to spend a vacation by the sea. Millionaires and celebrities from all over the world come here on vacation, so the only hotel is focused on clients with special needs. All year round, the air temperature does not drop below 28 degrees, and it is simply impossible not to fall in love with the landscapes lavishly decorated with palm trees. But not everything is so smooth.

If you decide to indulge yourself in a luxury vacation in Pangkor Laut, remember the rainy season, which falls between November and February. There is nothing to do here at this time! From entertainment services to tourists are diving, sailing on yachts and speedboats, as well as a host of other sports related to water. You can go inland and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of the local flora and fauna with your own eyes.

Which one to choose for families with children

When planning a vacation with young children on the islands of Malaysia, it is necessary to take into account the following points: living conditions, food, safety of swimming in the sea, the quality of beaches, the possibility of entertainment, conditions for quality rest for adult family members. The best offers are the resorts of the islands of Langkawi and Penang. Having settled, for example, in Kuala Lumpur, you can drive a rented car across the bridge and plunge into a tropical paradise next to a comfortable, white beach. An important point for children is meeting unfamiliar animals and plants.

It's easy to do it with excursions, an independent trip to the Bird and Butterfly Parks, the Oceanarium, the Deer Park. To the waterfall of 7 wells, the Rice Museum, the Gua Chrita cave. Visit the ethnographic village of artisans Air Khangat, famous for hot springs and an amazing show with the participation of snakes and elephants. At all modern resorts, a special service is organized for children, including children's meals, playrooms, and swimming pools. At the same time, they can get acquainted with amazing lemurs, flying squirrels, other harmless tropical animals, calmly walking around the territory of the hotels. At any time, parents can use the services of experienced nannies.

Best time to travel

The holiday season in a small exotic country lasts all year round. The air temperature changes insignificantly, and only humidity due to tropical rains makes its own adjustments in the choice of a place to live on the islands. Knowing the specific travel time, you can take into account the following information:

• Perhentians. Two seasons stand out here: the wet season (with rains and storms) lasts from October to February. The dry season lasts from April to September. For the winter, protected areas are closed for tourists;
• Tioman. The rainy season on the island begins in November and lasts until mid-February. There are often storms at sea at this time. Monsoon winds bring heavy rainfall. The dry season is from February to October. The best time to relax is from May to August;
• Langkawi. Rains, winds form three climatic seasons here: high, medium, low. The best vacation takes place from January to March.
• Redang. The features of the equatorial climate make it possible to rest here from mid-spring to October.

Beach paradise, interesting excursions, a sea of ​​unknown fruits, unforgettable sea activities accompany vacationers on the distant islands of Malaysia.

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