Terengganu Malaysia Beaches Jaringan Malaysia Blog

~~;nt~rMer:fhg (Seti u. T erenggan u) This beach is well-known

as a seaside

haven with long stretches of coconut palms, golden sand, gentle surf and emerald waters. Nearby is a fishing village from where

you

can hire a boat to go up the Merang River and see thousands of fireflies glittering

in

the dark or ride the waves to Redang Island.

Rhu Sepuluh (Setiu. Terengganu)

boa

Not far away from the fishing village of Penarik, Rhu Sepuluh Beach is very famous for its batter-fried

seafood

served

steaming hot.

Pantai Bukit Keluang (Besut. T erengganu) This beach is just behind a wooden walkway built through a rocky cave extended to the sea. This is an ideal destination for water sports such as kayaking and windsurfing. It is also a favourite destination for picnickers and campers.

Pantai Air Tawar (Besut. T erengganu) Shaded by willowy trees, this scenic

beach

picnicking

is ideal

for

on the golden

sand. Pulau Perhentian can be cka,r!y

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A sandy

beach

ideal

Teluk Bidara (Dungun. Terengganu)

for

family retreats and sunbathing. Visitors Beachcombers and sunworshippers alike will find the Terengganu coastline to be one never-ending mega

This is white

to this beach will be

and sandy beach

captivated by its natural beaury

that is suitable for picnicking an

and sereniry. The pine trees that

sunbathing.

stretch along the beach provide a

playground. With the longest sandy coastline in the

good hideaway for nature lovers.

country. Terengganu. an East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. offers an amazing collection of beaches that reveals both secluded palm-fringed coves and popular

Pantai Kijal (Kemaman.T erengganu)

beach fronts. All the beaches are easily accessible via the picturesQue coastal highway.

Gaze At The Golden Sunrise. Laze On The Golden Sand

Besides

Rantau Abang (Dungun, T erengganu)

traditional

activities.

Kijal

vacation

place

fishing

is known as a with

its mile

long beach with coconut trees and Rantau Abang

Pantai Batu Burak (Kuala T erengganu)

pine

is one of the main

trees

swaying

in the

breeze from the south China Sea.

nesting areas for sea turtles and one of only six in the world to be visited

by the giant leatherback between the Located just one km from the ciry centre.

this beach is a popular

destination

for the ciry folks to

unwind. Set against the scenic back-

Pantai Kemasik (Kemaman. T erengganu)

months of May and September every year. Make a visit to the hatchery centre and find out more about the conservation of this rare species.

drop of the sandy beach and breezy

This

casuarina

tranQuiliry and scenery. During

trees are food

stalls

beach

you

is known.for

selling all kinds of food. A cultural

tide.

centre

river bed to small rocky outcrop

where

traditional

stage

can walk across the sandy

near the estuary and observe

performances are also located here.

lifesryle of Quaint fishing along the river coast Iines.

Chendering (Kuala T erengganu) Chendering is a picturesQue fishing

Tanjung

village popular among fishing and

lara

is one of the most

striking beaches in Terengganu. with

swimming enthusiasts.It is also known

fascinating sand dunes that are created

as the handicraft centre of Malaysia

by the powerful waves from the South

where tourists can watch how local

China Sea. Indulge in an exciting array

handicrafts such as songket. batik.

of water activities such as windsurfing.

and ceramic ware are made. It is just

kayaking. deep-sea fishing.

5 minutes

by road South of Kuala

Terengganu.

its low

Pantai Penarik (Setiu. Terengganu) This beach has a straight and sandy coastline that is ideal for sun tanning and relaxation. Visitors

can enjoy

scores of daily activities at this traditional fishing village. like stopping for a fresh supply of sea catch or watc~ing the fleetcoffishing boatscoming ashore.

the

villages

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