 Coral Gardens, on the south western tip of Palau Payar is a popular site with both divers & snorkellers. Numerous colourful reef fish, including Angelfish & Clownfish can be found between a variety of corals & sponges, including colourful soft corals.
The Coral Gardens leads to Grouper Farm, a hard coral slope to around 15m, where, as the name suggests, large Groupers can be seen along with plenty of smaller reef fish. Palau Segantang to the west is a small rocky island where Barracuda, Trevally & Nurse Sharks can be seen.
There are also some wrecks in the area which are easy to dive and make a good introduction to wreck diving. Around Palau Kaca, numerous fishing boats have been intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef that is now home to Moray Eels, Trevally, Fusiliers & some interesting Nudibranch’s.
A little to the west, Pulau Segantang has some of the area's best diving. Tyre Reef is a wall dive with a depth of 26m. Gliding along the wall, divers may encounter schools of Snapper, Jacks & Barracuda, while deeper lovely Seafans & Whip Corals sway in the current. This site is also home to healthy numbers of Lionfish. Occasionally, Leopard Sharks & Reef Sharks can be spotted here too. Also on Pulau Segantang, Anemone Reef is another popular site.
The dive sites around Langkawi can be dived all year round, although the best months for diving are between April & June, and then again in October. Visibility can reach in excess of 20m, but usually is around 10m. |
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Langkawi is the largest of a group of almost a hundred islands near the Thai border on Malaysia's west coast. It is a hugely popular tourist resort, with lovely beaches and plenty to do.
Despite its proximity to popular Thai islands, only Malaysian dive operators based in Langkawi visit the area's dive spots. |
There are many well-established dive centres on the island, which is a very popular place to dive, especially for beginners. Daily trips are made to the nearby Pulau Payar Marine Park. It is a popular place to learn to dive.
Langkawi is easily reached, as it has its own airport - receiving flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore. The island can also be reached by ferry from Penang, Kuala Perlis or Puala Kedah and even Thailand to the north.
There are plenty of accommodation options to suit every budget, starting at just a few dollars a night and rising to more expensive, luxury resorts. Most budget options are around Pantai Chenang.
The islands have a wealth of other activities to enjoy aside from diving, from a trip in a cable car to jungle trekking. There are plenty of nice beaches, lively nightlife, good shopping, a golf course and plenty of tours to nearby islands. It is a good place for families & children.
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| Thailand's southern Andaman sea boasts numerous beautiful islands & beaches, plus some great diving opportunities for both beginners & more experienced divers... |
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Asia is blessed with many spots that have the perfect conditions for beginners, with warm tropical seas, calm conditions, good visibility & shallow, protected areas that help to take away any stress..
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