Joanna James
Desaru, which literally means 'village of gentle palms,' is located on the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula in the state of Johor. Here is a hand-picked list of activities you need to partake in!
This region is a carefully selected leisure area that stretches over 3,900 acres along a beautiful 17-kilometre coastline that looks eastwards over crystal-clear ocean waters. Desaru Coast is a rich bio-diverse environment that provides a range of thrilling Desaru attractions, including luxury resorts like Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, premium shopping, and fine eating. Located just a short drive from Singapore (2.5 hours by car or 30 minutes by ferry) or a 1-hour drive from the international airport in Johor, this Coast is a tranquil tropical escape that is readily accessible but seems thousands of miles away from any major metropolis.
The white sand, mild waves, and refreshing wind of Desaru beach welcome guests heartily. On the coast, you may relax and unwind, or you can participate in fun-filled activities in the region like fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking.
Located on the coast next to a fine resort, The Els Club Malaysia, has two well-manicured golf courses – an 18-hole golf course that was designed in collaboration with Vijay Singh, the major champion and the long-standing friend of the club, and a 27-hole golf course that was designed by Ernie Els, the four-time Major Champion.
Enjoy a wonderful twilight sail through a designated firefly habitat at Kota Tinggi Firefly Park, where you can see millions of fireflies dance among the marshes beneath the stars. At the end of your ride, write a request on sky lanterns and then release it into the night sky to fulfil it.
Desaru Fruit Farm, which boasts an award-winning tropical fruit paradise spanning 100 acres, encourages visitors to learn about and sample its broad range of fruits on organized tours of the farm. A vegetable and herbal garden an agricultural exhibit, a petting zoo, a bee farm, and ATV riding are all accessible on the property.
Adventure Waterpark offers all of the chills and thrills that a family could ask for, along with one of the world's biggest wave pools, among other attractions. Choose among four massive water slides and falls, funnels with startling drops and exhilarating descents, a 350-m-long looped lazy river, a splashing flume ride and a variety of other attractions. Aside from rides or water attractions, Adventure Waterpark offers surfing lessons in the simulator pool, and also cafés, shops, cabanas, and a large number of beach loungers for guests to relax on. Guests staying in the Desaru Coast region will get free shuttle service.
The 23-acre waterfront retail and leisure town is home to a variety of retail stores, restaurants, cafés, and other entertainment options.
Desaru, Malaysia, is really the most accessible international gateway, particularly if you want to spend a little time in Singapore's food-loving metropolis; it's only a two-hour car journey or a 45-minute boat ride from the capital's high-rises to Desaru's tranquil beach.
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