Vacation on Kota Kinabalu beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Kota Kinabalu is an ideal place for a beach holiday. Travelers vacationing here can enjoy amazing beaches with snow-white sand and sky-blue water. The most popular and beautiful beach is Tanjung Aru Beach located in the western part of the city. This stretch of the coast is not only incredibly beautiful but also very calm, being ideally suited for tourists with children and those who cannot swim. On the beach, you can find a yacht club, as well as one of the most prestigious hotels in the city. Visitors to the beach can successfully combine classic water activities and recreation in picturesque places - in the immediate vicinity of the coast is beautiful Prince Philip Park.
Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the state of Sabah, is one of the ten largest cities in Malaysia. The city located on Borneo Island is named after nearby Mount Kinabalu. It is incredibly …
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The Tunku Abdul Rahman

National Park has a magnificent beach with its fully preserved pristine charm. Covered with fine white sand, it is surrounded by dense thickets of exotic plants. This part of the coast is characterized by high ecological indicators, being extremely popular among diving and snorkeling fans. It is also worth noting that the nature reserve comprises five wonderful islands suitable for beach holidays.
Sapi Island

is very popular among travelers, and most of its visitors are divers. In the vicinity of the island is a beautiful coral reef. These places are recommended for beginners. All the beaches presented on the charming island are ideal for a family holiday. They are very clean, quiet, and well-equipped, being a habitat for thousands of small fish, which can be seen here in the shallow water. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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One of the largest beaches available for recreation is on Manukan Island

. A beautiful nature reserve stretches along the beach. In some places, dense thickets of trees are very close to the edge of the water. On the beach, you can find quite lively areas, as well as places ideal for a secluded recreation. On the picturesque coast, there are a great restaurant, a small park area, and a specially-equipped picnic area with beautiful wooden tables - an ideal place to relax in the fresh air.
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Mamutik Island

is a great choice for travelers who prefer relaxing in secluded areas. Such tourists can easily find a suitable place for a peaceful holiday, and fans of modern comfort can stay on a well-equipped part of the beach. Mamutik Island enjoys an incredible popularity among those enjoying swimming with a mask. The seabed is incredibly beautiful here, and the diversity of underwater creatures is truly amazing. Also, beach lovers can enjoy charming Gaya Island

and Island Sulug

, which can be comfortably reached by boat or ferry.
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Nature and parks of Malaysia for active vacation

The five Islands of Tunku Abdul Ramen National Park near Kota Kinabalu are surrounded by azure waters. This is a popular place for day trips. The headquarters of the marine reserve is located on Pulau Gaya, the largest of the Islands. Other Islands that make up the protected area are Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi, and Sulug. It is better to enjoy scuba diving at remote island of Sulug. All Islands except Sulug have itineraries for travelers. You can see colorful rhinos and eagles on Pulau Gaya. If you are very lucky you will meet a floating family of turtles.
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