Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are the first countries that come to mind in Southeast Asia for a beautiful summer vacation and golden sandy beaches. But Malaysia's beaches are not inferior to these countries. Sharing a magnificent part of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, Malaysia boasts stunning landscapes and idyllic islands. The difference from Thailand is that Malaysia is less crowded.

Malaysia has excellent islands between the Celebes and Sulu Seas and Southern China. All of these islands have natural riches that are worth seeing.

Rawa Island

Owned by the family of the Sultan of Johor, this island has only one private resort. It is an idyllic island perfect for visitors to enjoy hobby cat sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving or canoeing. The sea of ​​the island is clean and has a clear turquoise color.

Gaya Island

Gaya Island is an amazing island that attracts the curiosity of ecotourism enthusiasts. Located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, this island lies close to Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia's highest mountains. The beach covered with coral sand gives the sea a unique pink-orange color. The sea has a relaxing effect.

Located within the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, the island also has a lush forest where we can encounter various reptiles and monkeys. Visitors have ample options for hiking in this forest.

Langkawi

Langkawi is one of Malaysia's locations on the Thai border. It is a place with a turquoise sea, karst mountains, large paddy fields, steaming forest and idyllic beaches covered with white sand. Pentai Cenang beach is one of the best places for those who want to swim in calm and clear water. Langkawi has a wonderful sunset view. The coastline is completely surrounded by palm trees.

Early summer is a great time to explore the Malaysian Islands.