Exploring Mataking and Other Gems in Semporna
by jyy31
Aug 23, 2025
#September Good Places 2025
Located in the waters of Semporna, Madakyo Island is beautiful like a fairyland with fine white sandy beaches and crystal clear glass waters. The most attractive is the island's iconic trailing beach, unique natural landscape, low tide beach connected to large and small Madakyo Island, as if floating between the sea, no matter how beautiful to shoot, Instant postcard feeling always stay in front of you, very suitable for vacation relaxation and photography.
Recommended tour routes:
First, take a boat to Pulau Mataking. After landing, it is recommended to stroll the beach, enjoy the warm sunshine and sea breeze, walk along the coast to the trailing beach, and feel the fantastic beauty of the island presented by the low tide. You can choose to head to Tail Beach in the morning or near dusk, with beautiful sun angles and the most beautiful sea and beach colors. In the middle section, you can choose to experience snorkeling or diving. If you prefer static activities, you can do yoga on the beach, relax or have a simple picnic, 360 degrees without blind spots beautiful scenery at any time to take pictures.
Must-play items:
- Trailing beach photo: walking through the wonderland sand road in person, definitely a must
- Snorkeling/diving: Explore colorful corals and tropical fish
- Beach Stroll & Sunset: Beautiful sunsets can be encountered at every corner of the island, especially near the trailing beach
- Beach picnic: Bring a little light snack to a picnic and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the vacation
Check-in spot recommendation:
- Trailing in the middle of the beach: At low tide, you can shoot the feeling of a sandy road in the middle of the sea
-Tropical tree shadows by the beach: white sand with blue sea in the sun is fantastic
- Bare feet in glass sea water shadow reflection: handy is beautiful, with mobile phones can capture the texture of the studio
- Sea and sky at sunset one color: fried beautiful color temperature, projected on the beach super feeling
Attraction Tips:
1. It is recommended to bring sunscreen (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), the island is super sunny
2. The beach and sea water is pure, barefoot walking on the beach is comfortable, but beware of small sandworms/crabs
3. Low tide time will affect the appearance of trailing beach, it is recommended to ask the boatman or resort staff for the best time to leave
4. Bring your own snorkeling equipment more convenient, snorkeling must mouth breathing tube disinfection
5. Remember to bring your own bags to take your garbage away to keep the beauty of the island
6. It is recommended to use the time to play slowly throughout the day, do not rush the schedule, parents / girlfriends are suitable
7. Picture shooting advice: morning or dusk backlit dating at the end of the beach, chromatic aberration levels are most obvious
Notes:
- Basic facilities on the island are limited, bring all the necessary supplies (drinking water, mosquito repellent, snacks)
- Some water activities may be suspended in case of strong winds and waves or bad weather, safety first
- Open year-round but more crowded during peak season (April-September), photography can be done early in the morning to avoid the crowds
- Madakyo deviates from the city and transportation reservations must be made
Topic: #Madakyo Photo #Semporna Glass Sea #Tails Beach Scenery #Diving Paradise #Vacation Relaxation
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