Langkawi island - all beaches

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About Langkawi island

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Langkawi island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Langkawi island Best beaches

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Tengah beach
Tengah beach
Tengah beach
Kids friendly
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach

Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
Very good
8.7
Partly hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Small open area • Crowded in season • Large low tide
8.3 Amenities index
Cenang Beach
Cenang Beach
Cenang Beach
Kids friendly

Cenang Beach

Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Very good
8.7
Partly hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Small open area • Crowded in season • Large low tide
8.3 Amenities index
Datai Bay Beach
Datai Bay Beach
Datai Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Datai Bay Beach

Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
Langkawi natural Beach
Langkawi natural Beach
Langkawi natural Beach
Senior friendly

Langkawi natural Beach

Kuala Teriang 2.5 km
Very good
8.3
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Large low tide
6.2 Amenities index
Kok Beach
Kok Beach
Kok Beach
Good for Relax

Kok Beach

Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
Sandy Skulls Beach
Sandy Skulls Beach
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach

Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Langkawi island beaches

Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 19 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Langkawi island.

Most beautiful beaches of Langkawi island

Tengah beach
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
Kok Langkawi Beach

Kok Langkawi Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.2 km
Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Langkawi island

Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Langkawi natural Beach

Langkawi natural Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Kuala Teriang 2.5 km
Kok Beach

Kok Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Beringin Beach

Beringin Beach
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Kuah 3 km
Kok Langkawi Beach

Kok Langkawi Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.2 km
Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Langkawi island

Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Tengah beach
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Langkawi natural Beach

Langkawi natural Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Kuala Teriang 2.5 km
Kok Beach

Kok Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
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Beaches with shade in Langkawi island

Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Kok Beach

Kok Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
Beringin Beach

Beringin Beach
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Kuah 3 km
Kok Langkawi Beach

Kok Langkawi Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.2 km
Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
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Long beaches in Langkawi island

Tengah beach
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Kok Beach

Kok Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Kok Langkawi Beach

Kok Langkawi Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.2 km
Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
Pasir Hitam Beach

Pasir Hitam Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Pantai Pasir Hitam 0.8 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Langkawi island

Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
Wild Beach

Wild Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Pantai Pasir Hitam 0.2 km
Pasir Panjang Beach

Pasir Panjang Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 2.5 km
Cherita Cave Beach

Cherita Cave Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 2.7 km
Selat Pancur Beach

Selat Pancur Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Malaysia, Kuah 3.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Langkawi island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 19 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 19 beaches in the island have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Langkawi island is less than 500 meters. 16 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 3 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Langkawi island beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Langkawi island's beaches

Cenang Beach
8 Renzo 9f.

We explored this renowned Langkawi beach on a peaceful weekday, where the crowd was scarce. The vicinity is dotted with numerous dining options, catering to all tastes. For thrill-seekers, the beach offers exhilarating water sports like jet skiing and parasailing. The beach is accessible to everyone and appeared immaculate. We were pleased to discover abundant parking space, making our visit hassle-free.

Datai Bay Beach
2 Ethan Branson

To set foot on the sandy shores of this beach, one must first secure a reservation at the resort. However, it's worth noting that this stretch of coastline is not restricted to resort guests alone.

Langkawi natural Beach
2 Zara Zara q

We had made reservations at The Beach Grill along with our stay. The service provided by the counter staff was excellent; she effectively communicated the details of our booking, allowing us to enter the establishment promptly without any delay. However, the service inside the restaurant was extremely slow. The staff appeared to be lacking proper training, as our waiter neglected to inquire whether we had finished our drinks before clearing them away, assuming we were done. Furthermore, the Braised Lamb Shank was unfortunately overcooked, and the steak was of low quality, appearing grey in color. Additionally, insect bites and flies frequently interrupted our meal, which was quite bothersome. Despite the manager being aware of the situation, no action was taken to address these issues. Lastly, the wait for the return buggy was quite lengthy, lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Kok Beach
10 Larisa Petrova

The beach is absolutely stunning, with crystal clear waters and pristine sand that will leave you in awe. While there are a few cozy beach cafes where you can grab a refreshing drink or a quick bite, there aren't any other amenities around. Nonetheless, the serenity and tranquility of this beach will make you forget about everything else and simply immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Sandy Skulls Beach
8 Zephyr Kallias

This charming beach with crystal-clear waters and a serene atmosphere, with a sparse crowd that allows for a peaceful retreat. However, it's important to note that the water can be quite deep, so exercise caution when taking a dip.

Beringin Beach
10 Dugan

Best

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.8°C and water up to 30.5°C in April. The coldest month is November - air temperature drops to 28.7°C and water to 28.4°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Langkawi island? In total there are 19 beaches and the most popular is Cenang Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Langkawi island

Tengah beach
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Lagenda Beach

Lagenda Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Kuah 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Langkawi island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Langkawi island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 19 beaches in total, of which about 12 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Langkawi island?

Most of the beaches located in Langkawi island are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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