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The diversified range of marine life and vegetation at the Palau Payar Marine Park is an ideal location where you can have a great time with your family. The place has been designated as a reserve since 1985 proves to be a heaven for million of nature- lovers who visit Langkawi. The park is the acknowledged as a pioneer attempt of its kind. Location
The Paula Payar Marine Park is located near Palau Langkawi that is on the north- western coast of Kedah. Located on the northern part of the Strait of Malacca, the Palau Marine Park is a nice spot to visit. Getting there
If you are going to the Park through waterways it takes 45 minutes to reach the Langkawi from Kuah Jetty. Ferries operated from George Town on Penang takes a little more than 2 hours to reach the island.
There are regular flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Langkawi. Best time recommended
Though time is bad for a trip the Park can be best enjoyed from April to June and later in the month of October. Description
The park is comprises of four uninhabited islands of Palau Payar, Palau Lembu, Palau Segantang and Palau Kaca. The beautiful islands surrounded by waters on all its sides are were declared as a fishery protected zone in 1985. Attractions
Being in the heartland of such an exotic land of Langkawi, the Palau Payar Marine Park with its never ending options of entertainment is a memorable pace to go to. The Park promises a whole array of entertainment opportunities that are to take your breath away. And do not miss excellent opportunities of diving at the Kaca located on the north east Payar. Here you can see a few remnants of fishing boats that were used in the past.
Palau Segantang is perhaps the best place in the park to see sharks and pelagic fishes. Located on the western tip of the park the soft, colorful corals that dominate the underwater sea are something like paradise on earth. .
If you are an unsuspecting divers do not get threatened by the giant toothed barracuda, Mustafa, who has a great time sneaking up in broad daylight. Don't miss
The Payar Park has Marine Park Centre that is supervised by the Fisheries Department where you can find an excellent fishes. Tourists can also enjoy the two hiking trails that help to have a breath taking view of the island. The place is also a favorite picnic spot.
There is a jetty that provides tourists an opportunity to se the reef below.
Enjoy scuba dining and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Park. Accommodations
Langkawi with its innumerable hotels for its visitors is a place to relax in complete ease. Locate near the Park; there are hotels that are bound to suit every budget. Starting from the budget oriented home-stay hotels to the star- suites, the hotels around the Palau Payar Marine Park offers to its boarder's world class treatment.
The Casa Del Mar is a sea-side boutique hotel that entertains guests with its excellent dining options.
Nature seems to be at its best in the Palau Payar Marine Park of Langkawi. So do not miss a trip to the island.
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