Every time I visit Malaysia I make sure to escape for a few days to Langkawi, a paradise bolthole of palm-fringed sandy beaches, tropical mangroves and 500 million year-old rainforest.

Madaket Beach is known for its rougher surf and not-to-be-missed sunsets. ... Datai Bay, located on Pulau Langkawi, is a heavenly retreat on the Andaman Sea.

To my left is the pristine coastline of the main island, Pulau Langkawi, ... (20 kilometers) from Cenang Beach, where the ride began. It’s home to the famed Pregnant Maiden Lake.

To my left is the pristine coastline of the main island, Pulau Langkawi, ... (20 kilometers) from Cenang Beach, where the ride began. It’s home to the famed Pregnant Maiden Lake.

Madaket Beach is known for its rougher surf and not-to-be-missed sunsets. ... Datai Bay, located on Pulau Langkawi, is a heavenly retreat on the Andaman Sea. Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii.

Here is a review of the 12 top beaches in Pulau Langkawi with suggested rankings by the Malaysia Traveller. Latest Headlines. Newsletter Newsletter. Sign In.

Once a sanctuary for pillaging pirates, Malaysia’s Pulau Langkawi archipelago is now a refuge for equally as exhausted backpackers and business types from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Liz Porter chooses the Malaysian island for a swim-spa-slumber holiday. My teenage daughter and I were desperate for an exotic break ...