The laid back, peaceful town of Desaru, Malaysia is home to a spectacular 22m long stretch of beach, fishing villages and an amusement park. Tourists gather here every year to make new memories with the blue waves. So, the Desaru beach area boasts some of the best beach villas in Malaysia such as the likes of Anantara Desaru Coast Residences. Here are some of the best things to try while you’re in Desaru.
Go for a picnic
Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and cool drinks and wear your cutest beachwear because you’re going for a picnic by the beach. The calm, uninterrupted stretch of Desaru Beach is the focal point of this coastal town; the best way to make the most of the soothing sea breeze and the warm summer sun is to just lounge with your favourite book and a cool glass of lemonade.
Visit the Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
Your kids will love you even more if you take them on a day trip to the Desaru Coast Waterpark. There are so many fun rides and activities here such as a 180⁰ pirate ship, a dizzying ride that takes you on a full 360⁰ spin, a ginormous wave pool and many more fun slides and roller coasters that will leave your heart pumping!
Befriend some ostriches
Giant, adorable, kinda moody and flightless; Ostriches are so swag! Here at Desaru, is the largest ostrich farm in Malaysia. Pay a visit to the Desaru Ostrich Farm and learn more about these fascinating creatures. You and your little ones can also feed them, pet them and even ride one of them! This farm is a very popular attraction among families.
Go fruit picking on an ATV
This is by far the best way to go fruit picking. Hop on an ATV and make your way through the Desaru Fruit Farm for an exciting journey. This tropical fruit paradise is spread across 180 acres and has all sorts of fruits such as jackfruit, durian, different kinds of guavas, dragon fruit and mangosteen. You can pick your own fruit and even have paintball fights and a dreamy lunch on a klook.
Feast on Seafood
As Desaru is surrounded by fishing villages, there are so many places that serve deliciously prepared seafood meals. If you’re really into seafood or is a pescatarian, you’ll never want to leave here! It is also recommended that you spare some time to visit the nearby village of Sungai Rengit and try the tasty seafood cuisine there too.