| Langkawi's
beaches are legendary in their pristine beauty.Fringed by swaying palms
and sloping gently towards azure blue waters,they gently lull you to
take things easy and let the world pass you by.All beaches are gazetted
as public areas and accessible to the public.The sea is free from jelly
fish. |
| Tanjung
Rhu |
| Deemed
one of Langkawi's best beaches,Tanjung Rhu is located 22 km away from
Kuah. Fringed by tall casuarina trees, it has boats for hire to cruise
around the islands, as well as the Tanjung Rhu Riding Center offering
equestrian sports. |
| Pantai
Batu Hampar |
| Fronting
the Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, this little stretch of beach is
bounded by rocky outcrops on both ends. Coconut and mangrove trees
preserve the beach\'s natural environment, providing welcome shade. |
| Pantai
Teluk Burau |
| Once
the haunt of the Piped Hornbill, the rugged coastline here is broken by
lush tropical vegetation. On the west coast of Langkawi Island, this
stretch of coastline features the Kuala Teriang fishing village, Telaga
Tujuh Waterfalls and Padang Matsirat. Facing the beach is Burau Island,
a roosting place for migratory birds. |
| Pantai
Kok |
| This stretch of beach 24.8 km
away from Kuah boasts white sand and swaying palms, ideal for lazing
about while you view the yachts and sailboats drifting gently against
the azure backdrop of the Andaman Sea. Resorts are dotted along the
shore, offering the most pleasant accommodation. This beach was the
Summer Palace location of the movie "Anna and the King", a set
that is now a popular attraction. |
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| Pantai
Pasir Hitam |
During
the wet season, the sands here are more black than white, due to the
tin and mineral ore deposits which wash up on the shore. An ancient
fishing jetty lends it a sense of history, making a very picturesque
scene that\'s popular among locals.conscious tourist.
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| Pantai
Cenang |
| About
18.4 km from Kuah, this beach is the liveliest stretch on the island,
with restaurants and bars offering a range of local, Western and fusion
cuisine to those who prefer a more lively pace of beach life. There are
also many quaint resorts with chalets that cater to the more
budget-conscious tourist. |
| Pantai
Datai |
| Characterized
by boulders at both ends of the beach and dense forest in the
background, Pantai Datai slopes gently into clear blue waters. Facing
the beach directly is the delightful little island of Pulau Anak Datai |
| Pantai
Teluk Yu |
| Its
name
literally means \"Bay of Sharks\" but the waters are completely
tranquil. Its wide, sandy beach is actually a continuation of Pantai
Pasir Hitam but is free from the black pigmentation. On this beach also
is the Teluk Ewa Jetty which serves large ship. |
| Pantai
Tanjung Rhu |
| Located
on
the northernmost tip of Langkawi island, this wide sloping beach is
fringed by the casuarina trees from which Pantai Tanjung Rhu gets its
name. During low tide, it is possible to walk across a sandy stretch to
the rocky outcrop of Pulau Chabang. Nearby are a number of caves as
well as mangrove swamps. |
| Pantai
Teluk Baru |
| The
small bay of
this stretch of beach forms a natural shelter for fishing boats, and
you may even persuade a fishing boat to let you accompany them on a
trip. |
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