Langkawi Activities and Sports

Golf Langkawi prides itself in having two attractive golf courses. Nestled between limestone outcrops and dripping jungles is the Datai Bay Golf Club and then there’s the Langkawi Golf Club with its rolling hillsand trimmed garden’s closer to khua town



Horse riding Stables can be found at the northern end of the island and beach rides prove popular. There are a number of hotels on the island that also offer horse and pony rides. Ask at the Langkawi Tourist Bureau in Kuah for more information on the popular activity.




Le Tour De' Langkawi (February) Modeled after the 'Le Tour de France' this multi-staged race attracts participants from around the world. Flagged off on the famed Isle of Langkawi, the grueling route traverses the length and breadth of Peninsular Malaysia and culminates in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. The cyclists' physical and mental endurance are tested to the limit in the 2000km race. Spectators will be able to watch cultural performances, handicraft displays, variety shows, parade and other associated entertainment. Join in or just watch...it's exciting no matter if you are a competitor or spectator.

Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) Held in October bi-annually you can see a display of the latest and most sophisticated equipment and technology of the global aerospace and maritime industries. Both defense and civil manufacturers display their latest wares, including the worlds most advanced aircraft and defense systems, to prospective international buyers. But it is not just business, aerial stunts and demonstrations offer excellent entertainment while the legendary island of Langkawi provide duty free shopping, beaches and sea sports.

Water sports Other than beach related water activities such as sailing, windsurfing and jet ski hire, all of which can be found on the island’s beaches and at beachfront hotels. Langkawi has its own water-sports complex at Pantai Chenang where one can experience the thrill of zooming down water slides into a pool at their base.



Boat trips Nearly all the west coast beaches have places offering island tours and the like. Some hotels have in-house arrangements offering similar activities.



Cave exploration Some boat trips also offer cave exploration on their list of things to do. As the islands in the area are riddled with caves this can be a great ‘family’ outing.



Night Activities Like to try out your skills or swing the night away? There are a number of nightclubs and discos scattered around the island worth an evening out



Pulau Singa Besar is an island that has been turned into a nature park come animal sanctuary where visitors can view monkeys, deer, iguanas and peacocks roaming about freely (no cages). Picnic on the pristine beaches and enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the surroundings waters.




Taman Lagenda This scenic park with its beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and fruit trees provides a picturesque and fitting backdrop for buildings showcasing Malaysia's rich cultural heritage.


The Islands Some nearby islands can be reached at low tide on foot. A short journey by boat brings you to Gua Cherita (cave of legends), on its walls, ancient writing can be seen which have yet to be deciphered.

Swimming and Sailing can be done at almost all the beaches on Langkawi's west coast. One of the quieter spots is Casuarina Bay on the northern cape of Langkawi island. Idyllic beaches, such as Pantai Kok, becon one to go swimming. Perfect for the whole family and a little 'out of the way' it is quiet enough to find your own secluded spot somewhere on this stretch of yellow sand. Other popular spots are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Datai and Burau Bay, offering carefree sun filled days and quiet evening strolls or you can rent a sailing catamaran and scoot across the waves at alarming speeds under wind-power.
Then of course if you are into the more serious stuff there's always the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, based at Latitude : 6° 18.2' N Longitude : 99° 51.1' E Next to Kuah Jetty, Langkawi. Here you can make arrangements to charter a yacht either within Malay waters or further afield.

Dive sites are plentiful in the area and the following are the more popular ones: Lembu RockThere are plenty of groupers here amongst numerous other ocean going monsters as well as a number of reef fish etc. Kaca to be found north east of Payar is where the remains of seven sunken fishing boats can be found. Barracuda schools, snappers and black-tip reef sharks hang around here in there hundreds. Lobster Garden as the name implies, this is the spot to view these crustaceans in their natural environment, rather than on your dinner plate. Pulau Segangtang. A 10 minute boat ride from Pulau Payar, this site is rougher than the others, but is good for wall diving and bigger fish life including barracudas, jacks, leopard sharks and whale shark. This site is also home to a lot of lionfish. Tyre reef off Pulau Segangtang, is another popular dive spot.

Jet Skiing Although there are a tremendous amount of folk who are totally against this 'dangerous sport' (dangerous to those swimming in the water near where folk use these machines) it's popularity in Malaysia is extensive...so much so that Langkawi holds the National Jet Ski championships every year. WHEN RENTING A JET SKI PLEASE NOTE: Be aware of others swimming in the water near the jet ski area...DO NOT use any boats anchored off-shore as 'marker buoys' to zoom around, not only could you hit a yacht or similar vessel and be liable for VERY COSTLY repairs but there are often divers in the water, near such vessels, that won't see you till you hit them.