Pantai Melawi

Pantai Melawi is a long sandy beach on the South China Sea coast in Melawi, Bachok District, Kelantan, Malaysia, about 20 km southeast of Kota Bharu. Known for its wide shoreline, gentle sea breeze, and sunset views, it is a popular local recreation area. The beach features fishing boats, casuarina trees, food stalls and a viewing tower, offering a relaxed coastal setting for picnics, photography and evening leisure.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy shoreline facing the South China Sea lined with casuarina trees and fishing boats. The beach is open and breezy with a flat terrain suitable for walking, picnicking and photography. Facilities include food stalls, parking areas, toilets, surau and a viewing tower. The area is popular in the late afternoon and evening for sunset viewing and casual leisure with local families.

Pantai Melawi reflects the coastal fishing culture of Bachok and Kelantan, where small-scale fishing boats and beachside food stalls are part of daily community life. It serves as a common leisure and gathering place for local families, especially in the evenings.