The city-state of Singapore has always been perceived and is perceived primarily as the business center of all of Southeast Asia. This is a huge port, receiving up to a thousand cargo ships and tankers daily. Visiting the beaches in these places is considered, as a rule, a pleasant addition to a business trip. Meanwhile, time does not stand still, and the beach infrastructure of the island is changing, and for the better. We offer you an overview of the beaches of Singapore with a description and reviews of tourists. Note that all of them are the property of the state and entry to them is absolutely free.
It is believed that the best beaches in the state are those located in the southeastern part of the island of Sentosa. However, on the main island there is something to pay attention to. To start your search for a vacation destination is the question of what you really want: a vibrant beach life with parties and entertainment, or privacy and tranquility.
Beach Changi Beach
The beach, stretching for 3.3 kilometers, is located in one of Singapore's oldest coastal parks, called Changi. The magnificent natural area is only slightly corrected by a person for the convenience of vacationers. The pristine beach with clean sand is strewn with coconut trees. There is everything for a comfortable stay: special places for barbecue, park benches, awnings from tropical rain and the scorching sun, bike paths.
The existence of Changi Beach is a direct answer to the question of whether there are beaches in Singapore. The park is located near the airport and has a fairly low attendance. This fact, perhaps, can be considered a plus, not a minus. Tourists are probably confused not with such white sand as on Sentosa. But here are the most picturesque sunsets and sunrises with aircraft landing and taking off in the sun. The beach is absolutely safe.
Beach at East Coast Park
One of the most famous places of recreation and entertainment on the main island of Singapore is the East Coast Park. It immediately offers a range of services: beach vacations, entertainment and delicious food in numerous restaurants and cafes. The length of this beach in Singapore is more than 15 km, and the total attendance for the year is more than seven million people.
The park is a favorite vacation spot for citizens, so it is filled with people on weekends and holidays, on weekdays it is less crowded. The beach has excellent infrastructure with places for barbecue, camping, games, etc.
Sentosa is the second largest island of the state. It is here that annually attracts many tourists in search of adventure, beautiful sandy beaches and attractions. The island is located in the Indian Ocean and is famous for one of the largest amusement parks. On about. Sentosa (Singapore) has only three beaches. All of them are municipal.
Tanjong beach
Tanjong Beach is located in a secluded part of the island and is ideal for those who are tired of the bustle of the city and looking for tranquility. You can get to him on a special bus that runs throughout Sentosa. Tanjong is chosen by locals. Just a few tens of meters is the luxurious Tanjong Beach Club Hotel. On weekdays, peace reigns in it and there is a complete immersion in the atmosphere of a tropical paradise, and on weekends the fun begins. Three times a year he holds grand beach dance parties that last until the morning.
Tourists who visited Tanjong rate it 4.5 out of five. They emphasize the contrast that creates a quiet and comfortable beach with a bustling and bustling city. Of the minuses - stray dogs and poor infrastructure.
Palawan beach
Palawan Beach is located in the very center of the coast, it is here that the southernmost point of Asia is located, i.e., the closest to the equator. Tourists to the beach delivers all the same city bus Sentosa Express. The place is the most visited on the island and is ideal for families. Singapore's Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island will delight its visitors with snow-white, creaking white sand and clear, calm azure water. The pirate-style suspension bridge adds a special touch to the place, along which you can go to a small island with observation towers.
Vacationers rate the beach as one of the best in Singapore. They advise it first of all to families with children, since for small tourists there is everything and even a little more.
Siloso beach
Siloso beach is considered the most crowded and popular with everyone who visits Sentosa. It is not surprising. Tourists are provided with this place by numerous hotels located near the beach. Siloso Beach is considered one of the best in terms of infrastructure and cleanliness in Singapore. There are numerous cafes and bars, restaurants, clubs, souvenir shops, and in the evening it turns into a place for parties and holidays. Siloso Beach hosts the famous Wings of Time show, which attracts many tourists.
Many of Singapore's beachfront reviews have earned the most harmonious, with no exception Siloso Beach. However, having a conversation about him, tourists notice that although it is considered municipal, and therefore free, it is actually quite expensive. So, for a lounger you have to pay about $ 20 (about 1200 rubles at the current rate). Add to this the inflated prices in cafes and restaurants - a phenomenon common for popular tourist destinations.
St. John's Island
Escaping from noisy parties and crowds of people, many tourists go to the beaches of the small island of St. John. This is a less popular place compared to the previous ones, but more quiet. The beach infrastructure here is just beginning to develop, so there are not many tourists. You get a tropical paradise almost in its original form.
The island is almost entirely owned by the National Park, and construction is prohibited in any form. Consequently, in the near future, the beaches of Singapore on the island of St. John will remain the most secluded and calm. A narrow strip of sand is surrounded on one side by the clear sea, and on the other by a jungle that creates a natural barrier to the sun.
Pulau Seringat and Lazarus Islands
Many tourists who come to Singapore do not even suspect that, having spent only 20-30 minutes on the road, you can get to such unique places as the islands of Lazarus and Pulau Seringat. Once on artificially created beaches, sand for which was brought from Indonesia, surrounded by the jungle, it is hard to believe that very close is one of the largest megacities in the world.
Singapore's secluded beaches are located near St. John, mentioned above. You can get to the islands by walking along the dam. Previously, Pulau Seringat and Lazarus were autonomous, but now they are connected by an artificially created strip of sand 800 meters long, planted with palm trees. In these places, the infrastructure is practically not developed, but this is their charm. Spending one day on an impromptu tour, you will see the jungle and the life of local residents.