The Best 22 Beaches in Malaysia: From Relaxation to Adventure

Malaysia is so privileged to have more than 4800 kilometers of coastline which is home to wonderful beaches of different sizes and forms. While it’s true that Malaysia is filled with all sorts of souvenir shops and beach bars, it also has serene, untouched shores for the more serious beachcombers. Based on the criteria mentioned above, here are our choices of the 22 most recommended beaches for tourists in Malaysia.

1. Teluk Datai Beach, Langkawi

It is a beautiful crescent moon-shaped beach with rainforest mountains in the background and the water is crystal clear with soft sand. It is fit for swimming and recreational activities.

2. Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi

Good for swimming and sand castles, this is a lovely beach where casuarina trees and swinging coconut palms give a stunning picture of the extremely fine sand and very clean sea.

3. Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

Along with several restaurants ranging from affordable to luxury, this is one of the most exciting beaches in Langkawi where visitors may engage in parasailing, banana boats, and other water sports.

4. Pantai Kok, Langkawi

The beach to suit every member of the family provides chilly black sand for building sandcastles and nearby restaurants, seafood restaurants by the sea, and sightseeing at the ancient cave temple of Pulau Singa Besar.

5. Burau Bay Beach, Langkawi

Locally used for picnics, the peaceful and gorgeous beach flanked with casuarina trees offers a great chance to see the lovely little islands in the harbor framed by the rich tropical forest.

6. Popular among both residents and visitors, Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang is a lengthy sandy coastline that fits several resorts and restaurants, a fishing town, and provides choices for leisurely walks and various water sports like parasailing.

7. Tanjung Bungah Beach, Penang:

Just a few kilometers from Penang's capital, George Town is one of the most well-liked beach locations with a variety of activities like swimming in the glistening clean water and dining on the shoreline.

8. Monkey Beach, Perhentian Islands

This beach located surrounded by coconut trees and marked by the presence of monkeys is ideal for snorkelling and has several turtles and baby sharks.

9. Perhentian Islands - Long Beach

The second and less crowded beach is famous for the coconut palms along the exceptional white sand, clear sea perfect for swimming and snorkeling, and beautiful sunset.

10. Pantai Tengkorak, Redang Island

The water of this spectacular and captivating beach is crystal clear and is of green-blue and turquoise hue, and it is an ideal snorkeling spot to explore the rich marine life.

11. Coral Beach, Redang Island

The name says it all; the waters of Redang Island are full of beautiful corals and other pretty marine creatures including barracuda and clownfish, and snorkeling vendors can be found just a few meters off the shore.

12. Turtle Beach, Redang Island

It is aptly named so because sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs during the night and visitors can see tiny turtles emerging from their shells and moving towards the sea during the day if they are lucky enough to visit this quiet and secluded beach.

13. Rawa Island Beach

Rawa Island is an entire coral island off the coast of Johor that boasts pristine white sand and crystal-clear water with fish among the reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving.

14. Desaru Beach

This 22-kilometer Casuarinas fringed beach near the fishing town of Desaru boasts fine grey sands and deep blue sea that are ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

15. Pantai Cahaya Bulan

The longest beach on the coast of Johor which stretches up to 12.3 kilometers is in the sleepy village of Sedili and is blessed with stunning natural endowments.

16. Cherating Beach

Conveniently, this beautiful beach village on the Kelantan coast is equipped with village-style resorts and eateries; Cherating is famous for its picturesque black sand beaches surrounded by coconut palm groves.

17. Sepang Gold Coast Beach

Nestled within the Sepang Gold Coast resort, this well-kept private beach spanning more than 300 meters of beachfront would be perfect for family, sun, and sand activities.

18. Tanjung Aru Beach, Sabah

Coffee shops and restaurants flank the beach, which is faced by the South China Sea, has silky white sand, and offers stunning sunsets against Mount Kinabalu.

19. Manukan Island Beach, Sabah

This island developed on the island of Sabah, Malaysia, and is hugged in its entirety by white sand beaches and coral gardens swimming with tropical fish is perfect for snorkeling.

20. Talang Talang Island Beach, Sarawak

Overlooking the South China Sea, this Talang Talang Island beach, which is adjacent to the Damai Beach Resort, boasts of fine white sand and swaying coconut trees with clear coral reefs all around the shores where snorkeling and scuba diving can be indulged.

21. Damai Beach, Sarawak

This beach is situated at Damai Beach resort and measures only 650 meters long but packed with powdery white sand and clear green waters with palm trees and tropical rainforest along the shoreline it provides full beachfront accommodation for tourists seeking relaxation.

22. Tanjung Datu Beach, Sarawak

This beach is located in a National Park, which is ringed by rainforest-clad hills on three sides has 14 kilometers of beautiful golden sand with occasional Casuarina trees, and is perfect for beachcombing.

From tropical beaches packed with tourists to hidden shores yet to be discovered, Malaysia has many of the most beautiful beaches in the world all within its shores. Whether you are in search of a luxurious beach venue, a family-friendly destination, or a more adventurous off-the-tourist track location you will not be disappointed as Malaysia offers it all.