Payar Island is a marine park and reserve that offers protection for its varied marine life, and is an ideal location for fans of coral reefs.
The island is located in the northern part of the Strait of Malacca, 35 km south of Langkawi Island and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Malaysia
The waters surrounding the island include many species of fish and marine creatures threatened with extinction, as well as many sandy beaches suitable for picnics.
The island contains many facilities for the pleasure of its visitors, who love exploration inside its mainland. It also includes many restaurants and lounge terraces.
The island is characterized by a colony of small sharks that visitors can handle and closely caress, with which they can provide some food.
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Activities you can do
• You and your family can enjoy a cruise on one of the port city of Langkawi, which departs daily towards the beaches of Bayar Island.
• Upon your arrival to the island, you can enjoy a tour around its picturesque white beaches surrounded by greenery, which are characterized by its golden sands and the serenity of water in its coasts.
• You must swim on the beaches of the island, which is characterized by its varying depths, and practice diving for those who are good at watching the reef.
Don’t forget that fishing on the island is forbidden to preserve its marine life, which you can contribute to by feeding young sharks.
• The island is the best choice for those who fear swimming and diving in the sea from marine life lovers, as it is equipped with a display platform with a glass floor to view coral reefs and colorful fish.
• You can also enjoy the view of coral reefs and colorful fish more and within a wider area through the glass diving trips provided by the island.
• Although the island does not include overnight hotels, you can explore it and stay in it for more than a day in places designated for camping.
Hotels near Bayar Island
Meritos Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Hotel is a very good 5 star Malaysia hotel, 42 km from Bayar Island.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and close to services, staff are friendly, breakfast is varied.
Berjaya Hotel & Resort is a 5-star hotel with very good ratings, 42 km from Bayar Island
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and the views are beautiful, the staff helpful, the breakfast varied, the services outstanding.
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