Juara Bay
Juara
Tioman Island's only village on the east coast, with a long white-sand beach, a quiet bay, and a turtle conservation centre where visitors can volunteer.
Juara Bay lies on the east coast of Tioman Island, facing the open South China Sea. Its crescent-shaped white-sand beach stretches about 1 km. The water is clear, and there are far fewer visitors than on the west coast, so the mood is laid-back. The village has a dozen or so wooden guesthouses and seaview restaurants, which makes it a good place to slow down for a few days. At the southern end of the beach, the Juara Turtle Project protects nesting green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles. Visitors can tour the hatchery and listen to guides. They can also sign up for volunteer programs lasting from a few days to several weeks. Nesting season is generally May to September. A jungle trail crosses the ridge from Tekek on the west coast to Juara Bay. It is about 7 km long and takes 2.5–3.5 hours, passing streams and rainforest. With luck you may spot hornbills and monitor lizards. Alternatively, a 4WD taxi covers the mountain road in about 30 minutes. During the monsoon, the east coast gets large waves, which makes it a paradise for surfers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Juara Turtle Project
- Kampung Tekek & Marine Park Centre
- ABC Beach (Air Batang)
- Renggis Island Marine Park
- Asah Waterfall
- Dragon Horn Peaks (Bukit Nenek Semukut)
- Monkey Beach
- Paya Beach