Langkawi

Langkawi is the largest of 100 palm fringed islands, islets and sandbars off the Malaysian peninsula’s northwest coast. Apart from lazing on the beaches, visitors can trek through the jungle on photo safaris, scuba dive or sail around the neighbouring islands to find more secluded bathing. With a population of 2,000 Kuah, the capital, is expanding on the waterfront with several good Chinese, Thai, Indian and Malay restaurants and a row of duty free shops. The two main beaches are Pantai Tengah and Pantai Cenang, in the south-west corner of the island (beware of occasional strong currents). Further north Pantai Kok is in a large bay with a beautiful backdrop of limestone cliffs covered in dense jungle.

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