5 Best Islands and Beaches in Malacca

Tanjung Kling has a pleasant white-sand beach about 15 km from Malacca Town. Nearby hotels offer a wide range of activities, such as windsurfing, kayaking, banana-boat rides, scuba diving lessons, and island hopping tours.

Tanjung Bidara has lush vegetation and a tranquil beach atmosphere. Located approximately 20 km from Malacca Town, the beach is great for relaxation and recreational activities. Many hawker stalls lining the beach peddle local food. You can also find amenities such as parking lots, playgrounds and showers.

Pular Besar is a mysterious island that has many fables and legends behind its origin. Here, you can visit a cave believed to have been used by ancient warriors for practising magical arts. There's a giant rock called Batu Belah (Split Rock), which locals claim that a magician trapped his apprentice inside the formation.

Today, most people come to Pulau Besar for recreational activities. Several resorts, a yacht club, and a host of water-sport facilities are available on the island. You can enjoy evening strolls on the sand, swimming in the calm water or snorkelling the seabed.