Pasir Tengkorak Beach
Pasir Tengkorak Beach
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Larc
Millau, France39 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Plagette in fact... ideal if it was deserted obviously but the information is circulating!
Sand white as you dream, almost floury. Clear and hot water... the locals come for a picnic, the monkeys too...they return in the late afternoon, station.
Little maintained beach can be crowded and yet a real crush!
Beautiful road to get there (Datai protected area!)
Sand white as you dream, almost floury. Clear and hot water... the locals come for a picnic, the monkeys too...they return in the late afternoon, station.
Little maintained beach can be crowded and yet a real crush!
Beautiful road to get there (Datai protected area!)
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Written 18 February 2025
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Matkailija
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Beautiful little beach worth visiting because it is quite different than all other long beaches at Langkawi.
There was a little kiosk where a nice old man was selling coconuts, water, noodle cups and some snacks. The prices were very cheap compared to pantai cenang and it is nice to support local services. There isn't any other services.
Take a scooter here because the Grap works here only if some driver happens to drive near. Local people at the kiosk were so kind to let us use their wifi-hotspot to get a Grap (we didn't have an international driving license and finnish license is not enough so we could hire a scooter).
There was a little kiosk where a nice old man was selling coconuts, water, noodle cups and some snacks. The prices were very cheap compared to pantai cenang and it is nice to support local services. There isn't any other services.
Take a scooter here because the Grap works here only if some driver happens to drive near. Local people at the kiosk were so kind to let us use their wifi-hotspot to get a Grap (we didn't have an international driving license and finnish license is not enough so we could hire a scooter).
Written 6 February 2020
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leonglaifun
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
June 2024 • Family
The beach is clean with trees for shade, nice for swimming and picnicking. However, the toilet and associated facilities are not in operation i.e. chalet etc. Parking is available. The parking area as well as the track leading to the beach is littered with waste, probably from a group of monkeys living in the area. We were told the facilities have been closed since Covid lockdown for repair/refurbishment however no work has started.
Would be a nice and convenient place after completion of the work for the facilities. At present, the authority should consider providing at least a toilet and changing area for public.
Would be a nice and convenient place after completion of the work for the facilities. At present, the authority should consider providing at least a toilet and changing area for public.
Written 24 June 2024
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ThomFu
Malaysia98 contributions
July 2022
I think Pasir Tengkorak really needs some TLC from the authorities. The toilets were locked and the showers were not working when I was there. But that said, this little beach is GREAT for a morning swim, when the waves aren't too big. The sand is incredibly soft too. It's also far away from touristy areas, which means you'll get to enjoy more of the beach! Beach bums will definitely LOVE this place. P/S: I came here during the low season, so maybe your experience will be different at different times of the year.
Written 3 July 2022
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AussieAbroad011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia366 contributions
July 2015 • Couples
A local told us about 'skull beach' and ever since then I really wanted to see it. The story goes that there was a Thai prison on the island less than 5km's away and escapees who didn't make the swim eventually washed up on this beach - hence the name skull beach. There's also an information board backing up this story on the beach.
There's plenty of parking although poor signposting from the road. When you're driving along just stop at the only car park on the road and the beach is a short walk from the car park. There's plenty of natural shade and some gazebos but there's no public toilets.
It was completely deserted when we visited just before lunch. There is an awesome looking Skull Café with furniture made from old tyres which was so cool but it was shut. We're in Langkawi in off peak season but if it's open in peak season it would be so amazing - it had hammocks and everything.
There were some decent looking size huts on the beach although they looked completely deserted. I'll attach the photo with the name though, deserted might be exactly what you want!
If only the rocks could talk!! The rocks on the beach are amazing.
There's plenty of parking although poor signposting from the road. When you're driving along just stop at the only car park on the road and the beach is a short walk from the car park. There's plenty of natural shade and some gazebos but there's no public toilets.
It was completely deserted when we visited just before lunch. There is an awesome looking Skull Café with furniture made from old tyres which was so cool but it was shut. We're in Langkawi in off peak season but if it's open in peak season it would be so amazing - it had hammocks and everything.
There were some decent looking size huts on the beach although they looked completely deserted. I'll attach the photo with the name though, deserted might be exactly what you want!
If only the rocks could talk!! The rocks on the beach are amazing.
Written 9 July 2015
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Travellerinthewoods
Langkawi District, Malaysia2 contributions
The entry fee for the beach is 2RM, being charged by a hotel on the beach. The beach as such is clean, but the region isn't known for its sand I guess.
The water is moderately clear, but clean.
There's a small place that serves rice and little sea food as well, which was moderately priced.
The public facilities at the beach, weren't all that well maintained.
All in all a pretty decent beach, and the 2RM is helping keep the beach clean I guess.
The water is moderately clear, but clean.
There's a small place that serves rice and little sea food as well, which was moderately priced.
The public facilities at the beach, weren't all that well maintained.
All in all a pretty decent beach, and the 2RM is helping keep the beach clean I guess.
Written 23 March 2014
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tastybrain
Taiwan14 contributions
This beach was gorgeous! While the actual shoreline was quite short, there were few people there when we went there during the off-season in early August. The water was a beautiful blue and the sand super soft. We had a great time there. There is also another beach reachable by cement stairs and pathway a short walk south of the main beach itself. We found no one there at this slightly smaller and less well-kept beach. It was charming all the same. The staircase going down to the other beach is a bit steep but it has hand-railings. If you like rock formations, this beach is a great spot to visit as there are very interesting rocks on the south side of it (the smaller one has some too). They have inner tubes that you can rent for 4 ringit and take out into the ocean. Also bathrooms/showerrooms which you have to pay for (less than 1 ringit, 50sen if I remember correctly). There is also a prayer room available for Muslim guests. Getting there.... it's directly after the Museum (which has more visible signage and right before the tunnel. If you go through the tunnel then you've gone too far.
Written 10 August 2009
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John M
Bedford, UK24 contributions
Please stay away from this beach otherwise it may become a developers dream and end up being ruined by tourism.
Written 4 May 2015
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Unnat_M
Mumbai, India22 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Cenang is more populated with tourists and the market area has better options in terms of food,shopping and malls.
The Fun a traveler may get at Pasir Tengkorak is lesser then Cenang,though Tengkorak is not bad at all,the travellers may visit both these beaches in a day if proper time band managed.
Go Cenang at the last,probably by around 4 Pm,so that all the above mentioned factors may be covered by the traveller.
The Fun a traveler may get at Pasir Tengkorak is lesser then Cenang,though Tengkorak is not bad at all,the travellers may visit both these beaches in a day if proper time band managed.
Go Cenang at the last,probably by around 4 Pm,so that all the above mentioned factors may be covered by the traveller.
Written 8 February 2015
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Alex N
Aberystwyth, UK19 contributions
July 2014 • Couples
Probably the cleanest beach we visited. weather wasn't great that day so we didnt stay but it looked very nice! it was however quite small. There are cafes and changing rooms here which is nice as its not very close to civilisation. worth checking out for somewhere to swim
Written 19 July 2014
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Hi there
How far is this beach from the cruise port ?
Thanks
Written 22 December 2019
Hello! My friends and I will be heading to the Temurun Waterfalls soon and would like to visit Pantai Pasir Tengkorak as well. I would like to enquire on whether there are any BBQ facilities provided at the beach. We would love to bbq some sausages as we relax at the beach. Do let me know. Thank you :)
Written 16 November 2015
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