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Pantai Tanjung
Rhu
Located on the northern-most 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
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Pantai Batu Hampar
Fronting the Sheraton Langkawi Beach
Resort at Teluk Nibung, this little stretch of beach is
almost hidden. The only viable access is
through the resort itself.
Coconut and mangrove trees preserve the
natural environment of the seafront, providing
welcome shade and natural erosion
protection. This is one corner of
solitude should you need to get away
from it all. |
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Pantai Kok
This white sand beach is ideal for lazing
about while you watch the yachts and
sailboats drift gently on the
azure Andaman Sea. Resorts such as the Berjaya
Beach & Spa Resort and the Burau Bay
Resort are further up. Unlike Pantai
Chenang, the place is quiet and devoid
of noise. Popular among locals on
weekends. |
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Pantai Pasir Hitam
During the wet season, the sand here
turns almost black due to the
tin and mineral deposits washed to
the shore. An old fishing jetty
gives it a sense of history, making a
very picturesque scene that is popular
among locals and tourists. The fishermen
of Pantai Pasir Hitam are reputed to
produce among the best quality
chemical-free ikan bilis. |
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Pantai Chenang
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
cuisines. It is the favourite of those who prefer a more
lively pace of beach life. Pantai
Chenang has the highest concentration of
hotels and resorts that range from the
basic to the five-star establishments. |
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Pantai Teluk Datai
Characterised 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.Once
Langkawi's best-kept secret, the public
beach at Teluk Datai has now been
'unofficially' commandeered by the hotels
that are located there. |
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Pantai Teluk Yu
The name means "Bay of
Sharks" but there has never been
any sightings of these creatures except
for the harmless smaller
varieties. The wide, sandy beach is
actually a continuation of Pantai Pasir
Hitam but without the the black mineral
deposits. The Teluk Yu Recreational area
is a great place to hang out in the
afternoons and evenings. |
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