For beach lovers who opt for a more reclusive and less mainstream beach vacation, Kelambu Beach is the ultimate place to be.
Though less known, Kelambu Beach is indeed one of the best beaches in Sabah with its clear aquamarine sea and beautiful white sand engulfed by astounding verdant islands.
The inviting clear waters offer a variety of activities such as speed boating, water skiing, swimming, and snorkelling. The wonderful beach, on the other hand; is a perfect spot for family picnics, romantic strolls by the beach, seashells collecting or simply to enjoy a gorgeous sunset.
On the way to Kudat, be sure to make a detour to Kelambu Beach where you can sit back and delight in the beauty of nature`s best!
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Getting there :
Pantai Kelambu is located some 35 kilometres to the northwest of Kudat town. As the road signage is extremely poor in the area, you will need a local map like I did. To be exact, at the split road that points towards Tanjung Simpang Mengayau on the right, you will need to go straight. After some 5 kilometres of wondering if you have taken the correct road, a tiny signage is buried on at an intersection and it points towards Pantai Kulambu. Take the road and you should be at the beach in no time.
In general, Kudat is located some 3 hours to the north of Kota Kinabalu. It is best to rent a car from Kota Kinabalu for a self-drive tour to Kudat and its vicinity. Otherwise, the only option to get to various tourist attractions in Kudat is by chartered tours which are not exactly economical and does not offer travel flexibility.