|
|
|
|
Layang-Layang
Island
Layang-Layang Atoll
Layang-Layang or "Swallow Reefs" is an oceanic atoll, which
lies about 300km north of Labuan near the famous Spratly group of
islands. It is a world class diving and fishing paradise. Some rate
it as a "Big fish and wall diving Mecca of Southeast Asia".
Its coral walls plunge and staggering 2000 metres down to the floor
of the South China Sea. Its warm waters are crystal clear with visibility
averaging underwater world. Large shoals of pelagics, including massive
numbers of barracuda, jacks and the hammerhead shark frequent these
waters. By one tour operator account, an awesome school of hammerhead
sharks numbering a hundred regularly visit Layang-Layang. Manta rays
with fin spans of over 10 feet are also found here. Other residents
include the Napoleon Wrasse, Hawksbill turtles, Dog tooth tuna, Giant
hammerhead wrasse and the White tip reef sharks.
The atoll has a 1,067 metres airstrip and a comfortable 90 rooms three-star
resort. Every room is air conditioned with private amenities and comes
equipped with TV, fridge, extra size beds and a private oceanfront
balcony. There is a 200 seat restaurant, full service PADI dive centre,
a free form water pool and souvenir shop. This is every serious diver
and angler's "must visit" island.
|
|
|
|
|
|
[ M A L A Y S I A ]
Endorsed by
Special Notice for Blogger
Individual webmaster / blogger / moderator who wishes to apply CUTI content on their website / blog / forum is allowed by adding either CUTI logo, Visit Malaysia Year 2007 logo or the text "www.cuti.com.my", either way must have a hyperlink links to http://www.cuti.com.my.
|
|
© 2000 - 2008 Cuti.com.my
All Rights Reserved.
All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
|
|
|
|
