Payar Island in Langkawi
Payar Island is a marine park and reserve that protects its diverse marine life and is an ideal location for coral reef lovers.
The island is located in the northern part of the Strait of Malacca, 35 km south of Langkawi Island, and is one of Malaysia's most famous tourist destinations
The waters surrounding the island include many types of fish and marine creatures that are threatened with extinction, as well as many sandy beaches suitable for picnics.
The island contains many facilities for the enjoyment of its visitors who love to explore inside its land, and it also includes many restaurants and lounge terraces.
The island features a colony of small sharks that visitors can handle and pet closely, and which they can offer some food to.
Activities you can do
- • You and your family can enjoy a cruise on one of the Langkawi port cruises, which depart daily towards the shores of Bayar Island.
- • Once you arrive on the island, you can enjoy a tour around its picturesque white beaches surrounded by greenery, which are distinguished by their golden sand and clear waters on their coasts.
- • You must swim in the island's beaches, which are characterized by their varying depths, and practice scuba diving for those of you who master it to see the coral reefs.
- • And do not forget that fishing on the island is prohibited to preserve its marine life, which you can contribute to by feeding the baby sharks.
- • The island is considered the best choice for those who are afraid of swimming and diving in the sea and a fan of marine life, as it is equipped with a viewing platform with a glass floor to watch coral reefs and colorful fish.
- • You can also enjoy watching coral reefs and colorful fish more and within a larger area through the glass diving trips offered by the island.
- • Although the island does not include overnight hotels, you can explore it and stay there for more than a day in the camping places.