It would be an impossible task to describe every one of Malaysia's thousands of beautiful beaches. Ranging from the powdery stretches of sand that characterize the eastern coastline of Peninsular Malaysia to the black sand beach of Pantai Pasir Hitam and the smooth pebble beach of Pantai Batu Kerikil, Malaysia's shores offer more idyllic locales than one could explore in many lifetimes.In addition to the plenitude of beaches along the the peninsula and the coast of Eastern Malaysia, the country also possesses over a hundred tropical islands. Many of these are so beautiful as to have entered into legend centuries ago, like the islands of Langkawi remain desert isles, marked , or Pulau Tioman. Others only by the imprint of the South China Sea on their sands. Despite such abundance and variety, Malaysia's beaches are noticeably different from those in other parts of the world. They are often less differentiated from the shoreline than those of the Caribbean, for example, tending instead to be almost nestled up against the lush forests that this nation is famous for. The color palette is different as well--golden sands and emerald waters imbue Malaysian beaches with an air of succulent sweetness that isn't found in the cool whites and blues of many western strands. The result is that these beaches impart a very different sensation, a sense of languid peace and a distinct feeling that the division between land and sea is less a sharp line than a smooth continuum.
Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru. It is located near Istana Bukit Serene, about 7 km from Johor Bahru's city center. Many interesting events are held there especially during festive seasons. Danga Bay is also sometimes referred to as the Vision City of the South.
The long stretch of beach is the venue for the annual Pesta Air Papan (Air Papan Festival) held every May 1. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and stalls, as well as a number of resorts with traditional Malay wooden architecture, some of which have been operational for more than 20 years.
Three mountain rivers empty cold fresh waters to the beach which will make you tingle with cold. A path leads from the beach to waterfalls in the jungle. Visitors will be able to feel the freshness and the coldness of the mountain, which cannot be found in any other part of this island.
A visit to Tioman which is the private property of Berjaya Tioman Beach resort is must. It is a private palm trees lined beach with soft clear sand stretches. A 2.5 hour trek from Kampung Telek will take you to the secluded and serene beach of Kampung Juara. The best season to visit is from March to September.
