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Kelambu Beach
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Kelambu Beach is located on the South China Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 40 beaches in the Sabah region 132.9 km away from its center, the city of Kota Kinabalu. It is one of the beaches of Bangau settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a long several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Kelambu Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kalampunian Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
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Kelambu Beach is located in Sabah within Bangau, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This place is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway with your significant other. It is easily accessible and provides a great camping experience."
Zulmuhammad "Echo" Haizer
"The beach has easy access and features beautiful fine sand without many rocks or dead corals. However, a recent massive storm surge in December 2022 caused a lot of rubbish to wash up onto the shore, and the cleanup effort is taking quite some time."
Hijau Loban
User reviews
"This place is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway with your significant other. It is easily accessible and provides a great camping experience."
Zulmuhammad "Echo" Haizer
"The beach has easy access and features beautiful fine sand without many rocks or dead corals. However, a recent massive storm surge in December 2022 caused a lot of rubbish to wash up onto the shore, and the cleanup effort is taking quite some time."
Hijau Loban
Stays nearby
Good location! Lots of inspiring beaches nearby.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Kelambu Beach?
The Kelambu Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Kelambu Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kelambu Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Kelambu Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Kelambu Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Kelambu Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Kelambu Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Kelambu Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Kelambu Beach?
Kelambu Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (tent)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kelambu Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kelambu Beach.
How far is the Kelambu Beach from parking?
The Kelambu Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Kelambu Beach?
There are 1 attractions near Kelambu Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Teluk tole tole located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Kelambu Beach (Sabah) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Kelambu Beach (Sabah) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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