Langkawi Gazette
THE ISLAND’S CULINARY EVENT OF THE YEAR! A gourmet?! Whether you would like to indulge in an exquisite 5-course dinner or learn a few culinary secrets from a 3 Michelin starred chef – here is your opportunity! Coupled with the dreamlike atmosphere of The Datai – the island’s culinary event of …
MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR LANGKAWI’S MIRACLE PLANTS By Kamila Delart A tropical paradise with fertile land, a year-round sunshine and just the right amount of rain, Langkawi is home to rare medicinal plants whose fame has meanwhile spread far beyond the boarders of Malaysia – finding raving fans in Australia, Europe …
Located at the remote northwest tip of the island, and hidden deep in the rainforest, THE DATAI LANGKAWI remains for most of the island visitors shrouded in mystery. Curious what makes this iconic property so unique? The magazine ‘Leisure Travel’ just published a story written by our Editor and a …
Advertorial Fresh look for a brand-new year ? New medical beauty clinic in Langkawi ‘What could be more beautiful than a face marked by the victories and little dramas of the past, the laughter and tears that made me who I am. My face tells the story of my …
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Advertizement PROPERTY FOR SALE in the ULU MELAKA AREA This property consists of two detached bungalow style houses inclusive of outbuildings standing on 1.25 acres of flat land with road frontage. The plot is fully fenced off and set back from the road sufficient to ensure a peaceful, quiet and …
BRUNCH INDULGENCE AT JALABy Kamila Delart While on vacation, there is no better way to start your day than with a leisurely gourmet brunch! And if you happen to live on the island – best you mark in your calendar the first Saturday of each month, making the BRUNCH BY …
FAN OF PRIVACY & MODERATE PRICING WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAYS?! Beautifully furnished and surrounded by nature, the holiday houses featured in our rental section may be just what you arelooking for!!! See here: http://www.rent-in-langkawi.com
Langkawi location
Langkawi is located on the northwestern peninsula of Malaysia and is an archipelago of 99 islands at high tide and 104 at low tide. Situated closer to Thailand than to mainland Malaysia (just 25km away), its waters are where the Indian Ocean narrows to meet the Straits of Malacca.
Langkawi is located only 800km from the Equator and is blessed with year-round warm temperatures and warm waters. The archipelago is famous for its white beaches and the relaxed and its slow paced island life. However, the jewels in our tourism crown are also the Langkawi Geopark and its natural treasures of serrated mountains that are home to a vast array of birds, butterflies, reptiles and animals.
Langkawi is a duty free Island that makes for a great value holidaying.
Langkwi Topography
Langkawi Island is covered by 60% forest, mountains, mangroves and shrubs with 20% being agricultural land and 20%, developed areas. Of all the islands, approximately 90% is forest and only three of the islands have some form of development.
The topography varies from flat coastal plains of Pantai Cenang to the mountainous peaks of Gunung Raya (880m) and Gunung Machincang (713m). There are also many sandy beaches on the main island numerous deserted beaches on the other islands within the archipelago.