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Turtle Sanctuary Beach, Pulau Perhentian Besar

4.7

#1 of 15 in Beaches in Terengganu

Beach Nature / Park Must See

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Lounge on the soft white sands of Turtle Sanctuary Beach, a place where blue skies and crystalline waters come together. Snorkel and see a myriad of fish, colorful coral reefs, sea anemones, and even small sharks. With any luck, you may spot the large sea turtles that give this beach its name. Make sure to bring refreshments, as there are no facilities on this isolated beach, reachable only by water taxi. Before you head to Pulau Perhentian Besar, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Pulau Perhentian Besar route planner, to make sure you see all that Pulau Perhentian Besar has to offer, including Turtle Sanctuary Beach.

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• By 505amauryf

  Beach was awesome, near the jungle and with very clear water. Snorkeling was really good here. You can go by taxi boat and ask to be caught up at one precise hour. We advise to go in the morning...  more »

• By Tatee22

  This island is not like Long Beach. It’s more quiet and not much activities. It’s very good for snorkeling and I’ve seen only two big turtles during my visit. You can rent or bring own snorkeling...  more »

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