The Malaysian island of Langkawi has in recent years acquired a strong reputation as a premier tourist destination. The island has many charms for the sightseer and leisure seeker with its picturesque landscapes and balmy tropical climate. A place of magical natural beauty, the island boasts lovely beaches and a laidback leisurely ambience.Another aspect of the island is the opportunity to indulge in an array of exciting water sports. In the locality you will find an excellent environment for water based activities irrespective of whether you are a novice or a seasoned enthusiast. The environs of Langkawi will please the cautious beginner and the skilled veteran alike as it boasts a variety of water conditions.
For the novice who desires a calm, safe and gentle excursion there are a number of options on the island. Swimming and snorkelling are, as you might expect, popular activities at the island. Activities like boating, banana boat riding and canoeing are other relatively undemanding pursuits which are enjoyable yet do not require a great deal of prior experience.
If on the other hand you desire a more thrilling activity you can try your hand at sailing, speed boating or jet skiing, sports which are guaranteed to exhilarate and delight the participant. Naturally experienced enthusiasts with their honed skills will truly excel at these pursuits.
Windsurfing in the environs of Langkawi is a truly involving experience, requiring some prior skill but an immensely rewarding pastime for the enthusiast. For those who truly want to put their bodies and skills to the test there are demanding sports like water skiing, wakeboarding and parasailing; these demand strength and skill but offer sensational thrills rarely equalled in other sporting activities.
Sport fishing is a pursuit of an entirely different kind, as it is more leisurely and involves patience, finely honed skill and an element of luck. With all of these water sports on offer a visit to Langkawi Island is sure to provide exhilarating entertainment or leisurely relaxation as the visitor prefers.
Enjoy the best of water sports in the area by choosing a 5 star hotel in Langkawi to retreat to. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa which is Langkawi beach resort would be a great option in terms of lodging.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
