PLACES OF INTEREST
Island and Beaches |
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Pantai Bisikan
Bayu
Pantai Bisikan Bayu located near semerak, in the district of pasir
puteh, 50 km away from kota bahru, is famous for its tall
casuarinas offering cool shades for picnickers. Its name means
'beach of the whispering breeze' |
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Pantai Cahaya
Bulan
This lovely stretch of shimmering sand is perhaps Kelantan's most
famous beach. Its very name conjures up images of romance, of
lovers strolling hand in hand. Fringed by swaying casuarinas and
coconut palms, it is the perfect gateway for the world-weary. It is
10 km north of Kota Bharu and is accessible by taking SKMK Bus
No.10 which departs from the Central Market every 20 to 25
minutes. |
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Pantai Dasar
Sabak
Pantai Dasar Sabak is the beach where the japanese landed in
december of 1941, before making their way down south towards
singapore. The local Fishing Village, a rustic malay kampung, is
worth a visit. |
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Pantai Irama
Pantai Irama or the 'beach of melody' is located 25km south of kota
bahru in the district of bachok. It is reputed to be the most
beautiful beach along the entire east coast and is popular with
picnickers and campers. |
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Pantai Seri
Tujuh
Another lovely beach 7 km north of kota bahru is the venue of the
annual malaysian international kite festival. It is situated close
to the Kelantan-thailand border. Visitors will be enthralled by the
scenic coastline fringing the south-china sea en-route to Pantai
Seri Tujuh. |