Malacca Beaches and Islands

Malacca may not have rich rainforests or long stretches of warm sand, but it does have a few magical islands and beaches to discover.

Perfect for a weekend getaway, the beaches and islands of Malacca will allure you with their serenity and comfort under a tropical sun.

Pulau Besar

Pulau Besar

Located near Umbai and 10 km south of Bandar Melaka, Pulau Besar or ‘Big Island is a mysterious island that has many fables and legends behind it. Some say that the island resembles the shape of a pregnant woman, due to a story that a princess who, heart-broken because of her husband's death, jumped into the seas and consequently, her body floated and took the form of an island. As she was pregnant at that time, Pulau Besar, with a landscape resembling a belly, was born.
On the island, one can find a cave which is believed to be used by ancient warriors for practising magical arts. Yet another sight is a giant rock called ‘Batu Belah' or Split Rock. Legend has it  that a magician trapped his apprentice inside the rock by splitting it in half and then rejoining it with the apprentice inside.
Today, most people would enjoy the recreational activities on the island. There are resorts, a yacht club and a host of water-sport facilities. Visitors can also enjoy evening strolls on the sand, swimming in the calm waters or snorkelling the seabed.

Tanjung Bidara

Tanjung Bidara

Located approximately 20 km from Malacca Town, the beach of Tanjung Bidara has lush vegetation and a tranquil atmosphere. The beach is more for relaxation or recreational activities that exclude swimming, as the waters are a little murky. Many hawkers line the beach peddling food and there are amenities such as parking lots, playgrounds and showers.

Pantai Kundur


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Pantai Kundur

On this peaceful beach lies a small fishing village, approximately 17 km from Malacca Town. Locals often frequent this beach which is popular for swimming and picnicking. Rows of casuarina trees provide shade as visitors frolic in the water and play on the sand. At night, fishermen
head out in boats to ‘Kelongs' (Platforms built on stilts on the sea) and fish for squid and other marine creatures.