Located at the south-eastern corner of Johor, Desaru is the ideal beach destination with over 25km of white sandy beaches fringed by palm trees and casuarinas.

Here, enjoy a myriad of water sports including snorkelling, water-skiing, canoeing, wind-surfing and sailing. Other forms of recreation include learning to fly an ultra-light aircraft; go-karting; jungle trekking; horseback riding, archery and off-road adventures.

The annual sporting extravaganza Desaru International Triathlon attracts participants from throughout the region. Just a few kilometers away, discover more about the lifestyle of local fishermen at Tanjung Balau Fishermen's Museum. Some 10km south of Desaru is another excellent stretch of beach known as Teluk Ramunia.

Accommodations include hotels, budget chalets, dormitories and camp sites. Most notable is the luxurious Desaru Golf and Country Club resort, which has a 36-hole international standard golf course.

 Desaru Beach, Getting There