Discover Cenang Beach, the most touristic beach in Langkawi.
This is the main tourist beach, where you will find all the bars and restaurants. You also have tons of resorts on this stretch of beach. You can also find any water sport that you may be interested in doing on Cenang beach.
The sand is white but very hard and full of shells. The water is nice, but clarity depends on the number of boats running around and if it rained that night. You can rent long chairs to lounge on or do a ton of activities here, but those aren’t free.
For your first trip to Langkawi, this is the area we recommend you stay in. It has the highest concentration of restaurants, bars, and shops. The main hotels are in this area too, so nothing is too far.
Tanjang Rhu Beach, a secluded beach in Langkawi.
This is where you will find luxury resorts like the Four Seasons. The beach is fairly secluded as it’s in a more quiet part of the island. The best place to enjoy it is all the way at the end of the strip, near where the mangrove tours leave. There, you have a few local restaurants and shops by the beach, which are perfect for taking a break from the sun. At this beach, expect clear waters, calm seas, and beautiful sunsets.
Skull beach (Pantai Tengkorak), a local’s beach and a hidden gem in Langkawi.
This was our favorite beach on the island. It’s a must-see if this is your first trip to Langkawi. Skull beach offers soft white sand, clear blue waters and more importantly, barely anyone around. The first time we went there, there were only a handful of locals. The next time, there was barely anyone else there.The entrance to this beach is a little odd: There are a few huts and cottages around and the main area around it is gated, but rest assured you can go and enjoy the best beach on the island.
