A number of diving operators can be found either located within a hotel or at dive centres around Pulau Langkawi. Most diving is done around Pulau Payar Marine Park Group of islands.
Strict conservation laws enforced by Marine Park Rangers around the island have resulted in prolific marine life.
A unique highlight in Pulau Payar is the presence of up to 20 juvenile black tip sharks providing excitement to the many snorkellers who visit the Marine Park centre.
Although at times the plankton-rich waters can reduce visibility, the abundance of fish makes up for it. Fusiliers, jacks, black tip sharks, barracudas and groupers are sighted on a regular basis. Coral life is a mixture of hard and soft corals. Pulau Kaca is a favourite for easy, shallow wreck diving, with dozens of sunken fishing trawlers providing refuge for a variety of marine animals. The Pulau Payar groups of island offer the best diving along the west coast.Labels: diving, Water Sports |
Langkawi's
designated Duty Free Port status makes
shopping here quite fun and very popular. It
carries the largest selection. Enjoying duty
free status within Malaysia makes Langkawi a
great place to pick up some superb bargains
during your holiday, although it is neither
as cheap, nor is there as much variety as
you will find in Kuala Lumpur. There is a
large mall called Langkawi Fair, where you
can pick up the best bargains, and one of
the best places to go shopping for luxury
goods is the Langkawi Parade, where you can
browse the high-end boutiques. For souvenir
hunting, it's a good idea to wander through
the markets along the harbour front and pick
up locally produced handicrafts such as
Langkawi Craft Complex.
