Rawa, Malaysia
Rawa Island is a coral island off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia, 16 km by boat from Mersing town. It is popular with tourists from Malaysia and Singapore, who come to enjoy its relatively unspoiled white sand beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving. Nearby islands include Pulau Harimau and Pulau Mensirip. There is a daily ferry service from Mersing.
"Rawa" is the local term for white doves, which are abundant in the island.
Rawa is a relatively small island. There are no proper roads, only a few walkways. One side of the island is a beach covered with white sand, while the other side has a rocky vertical cliff. The water is clear. There are many sea and land creatures such as fishes, squids, jellyfish, octopuses, Malayan sea eagles, and reptiles.
There are chalets on the island for tourists to stay in.
Pulau Rawa is approximately 40 minutes boat ride from Mersing, a small port within Johor Bahru.
Pulau Rawa was made famous by the crew of AIESEC trainees who visited the island and spread the word amongst young professionals in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and surrounding countries. AIESEC trainees are the most devoted tourists of Pulau Rawa often seen inhabiting its pristine white shoreline for many weekends during the year.
Read More"Rawa" is the local term for white doves, which are abundant in the island.
Rawa is a relatively small island. There are no proper roads, only a few walkways. One side of the island is a beach covered with white sand, while the other side has a rocky vertical cliff. The water is clear. There are many sea and land creatures such as fishes, squids, jellyfish, octopuses, Malayan sea eagles, and reptiles.
There are chalets on the island for tourists to stay in.
Pulau Rawa is approximately 40 minutes boat ride from Mersing, a small port within Johor Bahru.
Pulau Rawa was made famous by the crew of AIESEC trainees who visited the island and spread the word amongst young professionals in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and surrounding countries. AIESEC trainees are the most devoted tourists of Pulau Rawa often seen inhabiting its pristine white shoreline for many weekends during the year.
