Photo of Black Sand Beach with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Black Sand Beach with turquoise pure water surface

6.6

Good

Black Sand Beach

Kilim, Malaysia

#24 out of 24 in Kedah

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Kilim Jetty • 6.8 km

Map of beach

Park Kilim Geoforest Park

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Langkawi Mangrove Santai-Santai@Kilim Geopark

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Herbwalk In Langkawi

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

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About

Black Sand Beach is located on the Malacca Strait and it is in the 24th place out of 24 beaches in the Kedah region 60.3 km away from its center, the city of Alor Setar. It is one of the beaches of Kilim Jetty settlement, just 6.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Black Sand Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Talam Dua Muka Beach, which has a rating of 7.

Black Sand Beach (Kedah) is located outside the Kilim Jetty settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tanjung Dendang and the correct question is not how to get to Black Sand Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kilim Jetty • 6.8 km

Map of beach

Park Kilim Geoforest Park

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Langkawi Mangrove Santai-Santai@Kilim Geopark

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Herbwalk In Langkawi

8.6 - Excellent 9.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Selat Pancur Beach Selat Pancur Beach

7.5 Very good

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Pasir Hitam Beach Pasir Hitam Beach

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Wild Beach Wild Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kilim Jetty • 6.8km

Main locality of province

Alor Setar • 60.3km

Transport

Airport

LGK • 23.4km

Train Station

Hat yai • 88.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Black Sand Beach?

Black Sand Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Black Sand Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Black Sand Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Black Sand Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Black Sand Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Black Sand Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Black Sand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Black Sand Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Black Sand Beach?

Black Sand Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Black Sand Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black Sand Beach.

How far is the Black Sand Beach from parking?

The Black Sand Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Black Sand Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Black Sand Beach is March. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.