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Islands and Beaches of Johor
Hotels Johor European Tour & Asian Tour Iskandar Johor Open Horizon Hills G&CC Johor, Malaysia 17 Nov 2011 - 20 Nov 2011 Recommended Hotels near Horizon Hills ... Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru opend in Malaysia Citrus Johor Bahru Citrus Johor Bahru offers affordable and well-appointed rooms in Johor Bahru's Central Business District. It is within walking ... AirAsia launches Kota Kinabalu - Taipei Flights AirAsia has launched flights between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei, establishing Kota Kinabalu as the second largest hub in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu ... AirAsia To Resume Johor Baharu-Bangkok Flight Low cost carrier AirAsia is resuming it's Johor Baharu-Bangkok flight beginning July 21, three weeks after it stopped the service. And the ... Pulai Springs Country Club Interactive map of the golf course Pulai Springs Country Club Pulai Springs has two magnificent 18-hole Championship USGA class golf courses,a total ... More Malaysia News In Johor, along Malaysia's East Coast, are a number of locations favored by vacationers seeking a more relaxed, nature-oriented holiday environment. The seas around Johor contain a colorful and fascinating variety of underwater life and offer visitors a wide choice of activities. Johor's offshore territory offers respite as well. It consists of a string of several clusters of small, idyllic islands dotting the South China Sea to the east of the Malay Peninsula. DesaruDesaru, or the "Village of Casuarinas," is a twenty-five kilometer stretch of sandy beach fringed by caesarian trees. It lies on the south-east corner of Johor, next to lush tropical forests, and is quite popular with wealthy Singaporeans and Malaysians. A host of facilities for sea sports are available in Desaru, including swimming, snorkeling, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and catamaran-sailing.Located near neighbouring Singapore, Desaru is a popular weekend escapade. Fishermen's MuseumLocated at the tiny fishing village of Tanjung Balau, this intimate and fascinating museum displays various artifacts of the region's long history as a center of the fishing trade, including traps, tackles, and floats. It also offers presentations of local fishing lore.Pulau Rawa, Pulau Tengah, & Pulau Besar These
three islands lie in a small group just a short ferry ride from Mersing. The
availability of boats for hire makes island hopping one of the most
enjoyable activities here. The most popular of the three islands is Pulau
Rawa, located sixteen kilometers off the coast. It is a beautiful island
with white sand, coves, and superb clear waters for water activities.
Comfortable chalet-style accommodations are available on the island, and
equipment for recreational water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and
fishing can be hired.
Pulau Besar, just south of Pulau Rawa, is an outstanding dive destination. A full range of accommodation is available on the island. Between the two lies Pulau Tengah, an uninhabited island nine miles from the Malay coast. During the 1970s, the island gained attention as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp, which was closed in the 1980s. In 1985, Pulau Tengah was one of the few islands designated by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park. The island possesses a remarkable abundance of marine life, including rare species of fish and coral. In July, giant leatherback turtles emerge from the sea to lay their eggs here. Pulau Tinggi and Pulau Sibu are the next islands in the string, lying further south along the Peninsula. Like Pulau Tioman, its world-famous cousin, Pulau Tinggi has for centuries served as a shelter and stopover for traders plying the East-West spice route. This mountainous and largely uninhabited island is naturally endowed with fresh water, a sheltered harbor, fruits, rattan, and timber, as well as a some very fine beaches. Tinggi's long coastline of untouched white-sand, dotted with intimate coves, may seem reason enough to visit. However, the island also owes much of its fame to the vividly hued coral reefs, teeming with marine life, that sit offshore. Butterfly fish, angel fish, and black grouper, to name but a few, make this island an underwater photographer's heaven. Pulau Sibu is a refreshing hideaway. The island abounds with lush tropical vegetation and endless stretches of golden beaches, and offers facilities for snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, sailing, and angling. Pulau Sibu is reached by ferry from Tanjung Sedili. Pulau Sibu Tengah, located further south along the coast, has been
developed as a rustic resort destination, offering a host of watersports
activities, tennis, and even a discotheque. There is ferry service to the
island from Tanjung Leman.
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