Pantai Air Tawar

Pantai Air Tawar is a coastal beach in Kampung Air Tawar, Besut District, northern Terengganu, near Kuala Besut. It features a long sandy shoreline facing the South China Sea, backed by fishing villages and coconut palms. The beach is known for its calm atmosphere, traditional fishing boats, and views toward Perhentian Islands. It serves as a local recreational area and a departure point area near Kuala Besut jetty, offering a quiet coastal setting away from major resort developments.

Visitors can expect a long, sandy beach with a quiet, rural coastal setting in northern Terengganu. The shoreline is lined with fishing boats, coconut palms and small village settlements. The sea is generally calm outside monsoon season, with views across to the Perhentian Islands on clear days. The area is used by locals for leisure, fishing and picnics, with open sandy stretches suitable for walking and photography. Facilities are basic and the atmosphere is tranquil compared to more developed resort beaches.

Reflects traditional Malay fishing village culture of coastal Besut, with daily fishing activities, boat moorings and village life forming part of the local community identity.