The Langkawi archipelago is located thirty kilometers from mainland Malaysia. It consists of 99 large and small islands, washed by the Andaman Sea. Only four of them are inhabited, including the Langkawi island itself, which tourists calls the best resort in the country.
You can get to Langkawi only by plane or by sea. But it does not scare tourists – the cleanest Langkawi beaches attract tourists from all over the world. Below you can find the list of 7 best Langkawi beaches you can visit during your holidays in 2024.
Tanjung Rhu
- Best hotel near the beach: Tanjung Rhu Resort.
- Entertainment and infrastructure: sightseeing boats that take you to the nearby islands for snorkeling, cafes and restaurants.
The sand on the beach is white, fine and clean. Close to the luxury hotels and cafes with cocktails, you can find local cuisine with snacks that you can take with you. There is a Scorboro restaurant with an author’s menu. Sunbeds cost RM50 per day, but you can negotiate a small discount.
The beachline is fringed with casuarina trees. The sun sets on the water – at sunset the view is amazing. This beach is very small and can be the best option for travelers with kids. There are almost no tourists.
Pasir Tengkorak Beach or Sandy Skull Beach
- Best hotel on the beach: no.
- Entertainment and infrastructure: there are no gazebos for picnics, shops and cafes.
This is a small beach with clear water of azure tint. It is located in a secluded bay on the northern coast of the island. There are a lot of monkeys on the beach, so watch your things. Many tourists consider this beach to be the best on Langkawi island.
There is no snorkeling equipment rental. If you want to dive, you need to bring everything with you. Food and drinks also need to be prepared in advance – you can’t buy anything on the beach. But this is exactly what Pasir Tengkorak or Sandy Skull beach captivates with – complete solitude with the nature of the tropics.
Cenang Beach
- Best hotel on the beach: Cenang Plaza Beach Hotel.
- Entertainment and infrastructure: water activities, cafes, restaurants, hotels, sun lounger rentals.
The most popular beach on Langkawi island with a length of 2 kilometers. White sand, fluffy palm trees, azure water and a lot of shells. This beach has a lot of entertainment options: jet skis (120 ringgit for 15 minutes, 180 for 30 minutes), parachuting (120 ringgit), banana and pills (25 ringgit), snorkeling, diving.
Sunbeds rent is from 10 ringgit. Near restaurants with Malaysian cuisine and fresh seafood, several bars with alcohol, stalls with ice cream and cold drinks. Cenang Beach is the most youthful and party place in Langkawi. In addition to a variety of entertainment options, you can watch fabulous sunsets and swim in the clearest water.
Tengah Beach
It is located in the south of Cenang Beach and many consider Tengah to be just its continuation. There are fewer tourists on Tengah Beach. It is less developed compared to its southern neighbor, but this is an advantage for those looking for a more secluded holiday.
Pantai Kok
- Best hotel on the beach: The Danna Langkawi.
Kok Beach on Langkawi is another secluded spot for those looking for a relaxing luxury seaside vacation. There are few tourists here, there are no water attractions like bananas and jet skis, sunbeds and umbrellas are only near the hotels.
The beach is surrounded by a large number of trees. In the western part of the beach, near the cable car, which takes you to the suspended Sky bridge, there are bars and restaurants. If you traveling to Malaysia with kids, this beach is a must-visit. The entrance to the water is gentle, and the absence of crowds of tourists will allow kids to frolic on the clean sand.
Black Sand Beach
From the name of the beach, you can guess that its distinctive feature is black sand. The beach is located a few kilometers southwest of Tanjung Rhu. There are many legends about why the sand on the beach is black.
You can hear stories of great eagles, shipwrecks, geological wonders and ashes from burnt rice fields. But in fact, no one knows about its origins. The beach has a wooden jetty that is used in the fishing village. There are other beaches in Langkawi that are more suitable for a beach holiday in contrast to this one, but it is still worth a visit.
Shark Bay (Teluk Yu)
The miniature beach stretches for only 200 meters. It got its name because of the stone statues of sharks located on the embankment, and not because of the population of sharks living in the sea. Despite its relatively small size, it is considered as one of the best beaches in Langkawi island.
The calm waters make this beach a great place to swim. Restaurants and cafes are within walking distance. Shark Bay continues to Black Sand Beach.
