Malaysia is not necessarily known for its beaches, and often does not compare to the beautiful beaches in Thailand And Indonesia neighboring, so it's not a traditional beach destination.
But since it has the same beautiful seas as Thailand on its east and west coasts, Malaysia has some undeniably stunning coastlines.
From stunning tropical islands filled with coral reefs and white sand, to long beaches on the mainland, here are some of the best beaches in this Southeast Asian country.
Best Beaches in Malaysia
Sipadan Island - Malaysia
A stunning gem and beautiful destination, home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs, it is a well-known diving spot that sees visitors flocking to it for the thriving marine life.
In fact, it is considered the best diving destination in the world, and for good reason, as loggerhead turtles, manta rays, hammerhead sharks and whale sharks can all be seen at this legendary location.
Sipadan Island
Coral Beach, Pangkor - Malaysia
The beautiful Pangkor Island is one of the main attractions in Perak – the state located on the west coast of Malaysia.
It is full of fascinating historical sites, and is a popular tourist destination in the region.
However, it is not only the cultural heritage of this small island (which witnessed one of the first treaties that led to British rule of Malaysia) that is significant.
It is also famous for its beautiful beaches, the best of which is this amazing Coral Beach.
Coral Beach, Pangkor
Mataking Island, Sabah - Malaysia
It is another wonderful tropical island located off the east coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo.
This island is a gem when it comes to a beach destination.
It is also connected to another much smaller island via a sandbar, meaning that most of this beautiful island is a collection of stunning beaches.
Mata King Island, Sabah
Juara Beach, Tioman
This relatively large tropical island is located off the east coast of the Malaysian state of Pahang.
While this densely forested, sparsely populated island is also complemented by many beautiful beaches – helping it earn the title of one of the most beautiful islands in the world according to Time magazine in the 1970s – one beach stands out among the rest – Juara.
The stunning Juara Beach is a true jewel in the crown of the best beaches in Malaysia.
Juara Beach, Tioman
Manukan Island, Sabah
Another island located in Sabah – this time off the state’s west coast – Manukan Island is very popular with the locals.
It is located within the boundaries of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, the first Marine National Park in Malaysia -Dating back to 1974.
For this reason, the small island is famous for the amazing diving activities off its coast. And of course, it is famous for its stunning beaches.
Manukan Island, Sabah
Kapas Island, Terengganu
It is another one of Malaysia's perfect paradise islands, with beaches here that look like they are straight out of a fantasy world.
Palm trees line the soft white sand, surrounded by clear turquoise seas.
Off the coast, Kapas is indeed one of Malaysia's most beautiful islands.
It is also a paradise for divers, with a wide variety of marine life.
Kapas Island, Terengganu
Rawa Island, Mersing
Rawa Island is located off the northeastern coast of Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state.
Easily accessible from the coastal city of Mersing, it is truly a great beach destination.
This very small island is named after the white doves (locally known as Rawa) that inhabit the island in large numbers.
Moreover, since there are no proper roads on the island, only footpaths can take you from one destination to another.
Rawa Island, Mersing
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