LANGKAWI ISLAND
LANGKAWI comprises a group of 99 islands lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia , about 30 km from Kuala Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland. The main island is popularly known as Pulau Langkawi. The islands are blessed with an intriguing heritage of fabulous myths and legends of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors and fairy princess, battle and romance. AS a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia . With a geological history dating back 500 million odd years, the islands contain unique rock formations that stir the imagination and baffle the mind.LANGKAWI , which has been nicknamed as the “ Caribbean of The East” is cluster of isles basking languidly in glistening waters. Not many island resorts in the region can boast of such pearls of exotic beauty but Langkawi is an enchantingly white stretches of palm-fringed beaches.On the north-western shore of Peninsular Malaysia are clustered the islands of Langkawi. Situated just where the Indian Ocean narrows down into the Straits of Melaka, it was once a haven for pirates. Today, instead, it serves as a retreat for visitors from near and farNestled against a dramatic backdrop of mountains are ancient lakes and forests, waterfalls and beaches, all of which enhance the wonder that is Langkawi. Blessed with a balmy climate that promises warm temperatures throughout the year, it beckons visitors that come seeking escape from the cares of the every day.On the main island, Kuah and Padang Matsirat are the busiest towns, while Pulau Tuba is the only other inhabited island. The population is approximately 70,000, of which the majority are Malays followed Chinese and Indians and other races.Langkawi is the perennial island in the sun, blessed with an equatorial climate with warm temperatures throughout the year from about 22 Celsius at night to 32 Celsius during the day. Humidity is at 85 to 95 degrees which is normal for the tropics, while rainfall ranges between 200 cm to 250 cm annually. The wet season generally lasts from June to October, while the other months are relatively dry.The sum it all, Langkawi is a reclusive retreat for the tired and beaten down corporate executive, an island resort for the entire family, a romantic escape for honeymooners, a haven for water sports enthusiasts and a sanctuary for sun worshippers. Or in other words “a haven to blend into just for the fun of it all”.
