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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Malaysia  /  Terengganu  /  Perhentian Islands  /  Pulau Perhentian Besar  /  Turtle Sanctuary Beach

Turtle Sanctuary Beach, Pulau Perhentian Besar

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#1 of 15 in Beaches in Terengganu
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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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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Turtle Sanctuary Beach reviews

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  • By Amm_Junnet
    We were hoping to snorkel and see the turtles but only quiet beach, big rock and nice white sand. Better bring your own food and drink if you want to spend some time there. 
    We were hoping to snorkel and see the turtles but only quiet beach, big rock and nice white sand. Better bring your own food and drink if you want to spend some time there.  more »
  • 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... 
    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... 
    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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  • By Sebastian “Signs” Gonzalez
    The best beach in Pulau Perhentian Besar. We have the beach fto ourselves for a while. The sea is blue and crystal clear. I did snorkel and I could see a different kind of fishs, even a Napoleon wrasse. Also there are some small sharks and rays. The sand is so small and feels perfect if you only want to swim. The best hour for pictures is between 11 to 15, as the sun makes the water look more turquoise.
  • By efa mahadzir
    one of the most serene beach in Perhentian.. crystal clear blue ocean that will mesmerize u.. activities u can do here is snorkeling, sunbathing & relaxing.. u don't need to swim far to see the fish, just by the shore only have so many fish.. seriusly a good place for u to relax..
  • By Dani Alakabani
    Great waters, crystal clear, very clean, an excellent snorkeling spot
  • By Bibi Hariri
    At the Turtle Beach, the sea is so clean and calm. It is a protected beach which means no buildings. Nice beach to relax and go to swim ! 😍
  • By Jhean W
    The water here is sparkling blue and the beach has soft, fine, white sand. We stopped here for a break while island hopping and it was very relaxing to have a splash around the shallow water. Unfortunately there aren't many fishes to see here since there isn't any coral reefs nearby.
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