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Blessed with hundreds of
kilometres of golden beaches, Malaysia has a varied selection of
beaches and island resorts, each with their own unique attractions and
charm. Beaches are one of Malaysia's natural assets. Soft-golden sand,
secluded bays and spectacular tropical sunsets beckon enticingly.
Beyond the shores, warm clear waters and teeming marine life have
delighted underwater adventures seekers.
Many beach resorts offer facilities for water ports. These include
water-skiing, boating, cruising, snorkelling, scuba diving and trips
to offshore islands. The best beaches are found along the coast of
Peninsular Malaysia. Powdery beaches fringed aquamarine waters. Superb
for snorkelling, diving or just swimming. Dotting the coastline are
many little islands which, with its cool waters, support a fascinating
variety of beautiful coral and other marine life within its depths.
The crystal-clear water makes it ideal for snorkelling and scuba
diving. Some of popular islands and beaches are : |
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Pulau Langkawi |
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Pulau Langkawi is the main
island of a group of 99 islands of the coast of Kedah. It is know for
its natural beauty as well as its many legends, the most well-known
being that of a beatiful lady, Mahsuri, who was accused and executed
for adultery, a crime she did not commit. Popular beaches on the
island are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok, Pantai Tengah, Tanjung Rhu, and
Pantai Pasir Hitam. Pulau Langkawi offers a range of accommodation
facilities, from upmarket resorts to moderately priced accommodation.
Among the places to visit are Padang Masirat (The Field of Burnt
Rice), Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells), Telaga Air Panas (Hot Springs), Gua
Cherita (Cave of Stories) and Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri Mausoleum). |
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Pulau Pangkor |
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Approximately 84 km south
of Ipoh in Perak is the coastal town of Lumut - the jumping-off point
to Pulau Pangkor. Lumut is the home base of the Royal Malaysia Navy
but seekers go to Teluk Batik, located approximately 6 km from the
town. This stretch of beach is the haunt for campers, picnickers and
water sports enthusiasts. The real attraction here are the enchanting
beaches on the Western coastline-Pantai Puteri Dewi, Teluk Belanga,
Teluk Nipah and Pasir Bogak, marvellous spots for swimming. |
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Pulau Pangkor Laut |
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Pulau Pangkor Laut is a
smaller island off Pulau Pangkor. It is privately-owned but accessible
to those who would like to experience the ultimate in luxury and
tropical splendour in a world-class resort - Pangkor Laut Resort. The
resort is located on Emerald Bay, voted one of the world's best
beaches. |
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Tanjung Bidara |
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Tanjung Bidara is 35 km
from Malacca town. The beach is deal for swimming, waterskiing or
canoeing. Chalets and motels are available. |
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Pantai Kundur |
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Pantai Kundur, a small
fishing village, is approximately 17 km from Malacca town. For a night
with a difference, go night-fishing at a Kelong, a wooden house built
on stilts over water. |
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Tanjung Keling |
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Tanjung Keling is about 10
km from Malacca town. It has a stretch of white sandy beach set within
a coconut palm grove. There are a number of things to do here. Among
them are picnicking, swimming and canoeing. North Mosque with its
unique octagonal minaret and tiled steps is another attraction. One
kilometre away lies the grave of Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay
warrior. |
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Pulau Besar |
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Pulau Besar is located 10
km off Malacca's coast. It is known for its sandy beaches and
entrancing legends and sacred shrines. The island has an
international class hotel and several chalets. Activities on island
include snorkelling, swimming, fishing, jungle trekking and golfing. |
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Port Dickson |
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Port Dickson is one of the
best known seaside resorts in Malaysia. It has good recreational
facilities. Popular sea sports are windsurfing and water sport. |
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Telux Chempedak |
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5 km from Kuantan, Pahang,
the beaches have a range of water sport facilities such as sailing,
surfing, and water-skiing. A wide range of accommodation from
International standard hotels to beach chalet are available. |
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Cherating |
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Cherating is located about
74km north of Kuantan. Asia's first club Mediterranean is located
here. The sun-soaked golden beaches are excellent for a host of
leisure activities such as windsurfing, swimming, snorkelling and
parasailing. Among the beach's attractions is the kampung whose
friendly people usually play host to visitors. A number of
international standard resort are found here together with affordable
chalets and beach houses. |
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Pilau Tioman |
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This picture-postcard
island lies off the eastern coast of Peninsula Malaysia in the South
China Sea. It boasts beautiful beaches, clear, coral-filled water,
Technicolor marine life, virtually unpopulated jungle highlands,
crystal-clear streams, and the dramatic peaks of Batu Sirau and Nenek
Semukut. Tioman has been blessed with exotic place names like
`Palm-Frond Hill' and `Village of Doubt' and is generally quoted as
the setting for the mythical Bali Hai in the film South Pacific. The
permanent population on Tioman is low, and locals are usually
outnumbered by tourists. June and August are the peak tourist months,
but during the heavy November to January monsoon the island is almost
deserted. The island offers relaxation, adventures, fishing and water
sports. Accommodations range from the luxurious Berjaya Imperial
Tioman Resort to affordable chalets. |
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Tanjung Jara |
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Tanjung Jara is a stretch
of golden sandy beach embraced by the blue-green waters of the South
China seas. Located here is the Tanjung Jara Beach Resort which
sprawls on 31 hectares of tropical setting. The hotel, styled after a
Malay palace, won prestigious Aga Khan awards for the best
architecture amongst hotels. |
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Pulau Perhentian |
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Pulau Perhentian lies 21km
off Besut in Terengganu. The sea journey takes about one and a half
hours from Besut. Blessed with a long stretch of white sandy beach,
Pulau Perhentian is the ultimate sun-n-surf paradise. The waters off
the island are perfect for snorkelling, scuba-diving, wind surfing,
sailing and deep-sea fishing. The island is developed with chalets and
campsites. |
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Pilau Redang |
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Redang, about 45 km north
of Kuala Terengganu, is the largest of a group of island dotting the
South China Sea off the Terengganu coast. Scuba diving and swimming
are the main activities here. Once a destination for camping
travelers, it is now the site of a massive tourism development project
comprising hotel and resort development, a golf course, a horse ranch
and a sports complex. |
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Pilau Kapas |
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From Marang, hop into a
boat and head out about 6 km to this island renowned for its clear
emerald waters and fantastic coral. Perfect for boating, fishing and
snorkelling, it just takes a 30 minute boat ride to reach this dream
hideaway. |
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Palua Payar Marine Park |
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Located in the north of
the Straits of Melaka, off Kuala Kedah and about 19 nautical miles
south of Langkawi and 40 nautical miles north of Penang. |
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Pulau Layang-Layang |
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Located 165 nautical miles
north-west of Kota Kinabalu in the South China Sea, the oceanic atoll
Layang-Layang rises almost 200 meters from sea bed. |
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Pulau Mabul and Kapala |
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Located off Sabah's
south-west coast in the Celebes Sea and accessible through Semporna,
the island of Mabul is a continuation of the Borneo land mass unlike
the Sipadan atoll, its world renowned neighbour. |
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Desaru |
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Desaru located 98km
northeast of Johor Bahru, covers a 26km stretch of beach. All kinds of
sports, from snorkeling, swimming and canoeing, jungle-trekking to
golfing can be enjoyed here. Three top-class hotels are already
established at Desaru, offering impressive resort facilities for the
above activities. Off the coast, are Pulau Sibu, Pulau Besar, Pulau
Tinggi, and Pulau Rawa, popular for their unspoilt charm and
tranquility |
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Tanjung Aru |
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Tanjung Aru six kilometres
from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is a long stretch of beach lined with
picturesque palm and casuarinas trees all along its soft, fine sands.
Among the popular activities here are boating, water skiing,
windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. |
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Santubong |
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Santubong a picturesque
fishing village about 35km from Kuching, Sarawak's capital, boasts
some of the finest beaches in the state. Nestled within a private
enclave is Damai Beach, Where the Holiday Inn Damai Beach Resort is
located. The resort offers various water sports and recreational
facilities. Close to Damai Beach is Pantai Penyok-perfect for
swimming, snorkelling and other water sports activities. |
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Information
provided by
Malaysia Tourism
Promotion Board. |
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