Description
Pantai Cenang is a vibrant destination located at the south-western end of Langkawi, in Malaysia.
Pantai Cenang is quite popular among visitors to Langkawi, for its golden sand beach. There are also several Muslim-friendly facilities in Pantai Cenang that make it a good holiday destination. Apart from the beach and the water sports, there are several other attractions in and around Pantai Cenang that travellers are sure to love.
Underwater World is the prime attraction in Pantai Cenang. Home to an indoor aquarium, visitors must plan their visit around feeding time, for an experience like no other. Another popular attraction in Pantai Cenang is the Laman Padi Rice Garden, which is a rice cultivation museum.
The most well-liked starting point for jet-ski tours to adjacent islands. Visitors to Pantai Cenang can also enjoy a wide range of water sports like, kayaking, paddle boating, banana boat rides, etc.
Pantai Cenang is also a good place for those who like to shop. The Night Market is one of the best places to find local produce and local handicrafts. There are also a few modern shopping centers in Pantai Cenang, like the Zon Duty-Free Shopping Complex and Cenang Mall.
Nearby Airports
The nearest airport to Pantai Cenang is the Langkawi International Airport. The airport is located about 15-20 minutes from Pantai Cenang.
From the airport visitors can take taxis or hire car rentals. A taxi ride from the airport to Pantai Cenang costs around RM20-RM25.
There are several hotels and resorts that offer airport pickups and drops.
Halal Restaurants
There are several halal restaurants in Pantai Cenang. The best Muslim-friendly restaurants to dine in Pantai Cenang are Restoran Haji Ramli, Orchid Ria Restaurant, Difiqa, etc. There are also a number of Malay food stalls that offer halal food, but it is best to confirm before dining.
The beachfront main road is lined with international restaurants like Mexican, Thai, Italian, and Chinese cuisines.
Mosques
There are a few mosques near Pantai Cenang like the Surau Nurul Al Hasan, Masjid Al Aman and Masjid Al Rahman. Besides almost all the resorts and hotels have prayer rooms and the guest rooms have the Qiblah directions marked.
Things to Do and See in Pantai Cenang
- Pantai Cenang Night Market
- Underwater World
- Laman Padi Rice Garden
- Pantai Cenang beach
- Watersports