Lying just 30 km off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is situated near the border of Thailand. It comprises of 104 islands and the largest being the Pulau Langkawi, which has a population of approximately 45,000. However, the only other island where people stay is Pulau Tuba. The highest peak on in Lankawi is Gunung Raya, which is about 890 meter above the sea level. The total land area is approximately 528 sq km and it can boast about its competition with Penang for being the most popular tourist destination in Malaysia. It has numerous luxury resorts and 5-star hotels and attracts the tourists mostly during the winter. People can be seen from as far as Europe and Japan and being directly connected to these countries, the distance is not a factor for the hardcore travelers.
The real estate also has seen a major boom in this small yet popular tourist destination. The hotels and resorts have its major share for such properties in Langkawi, but the local people have got rich with ever increasing tourism business. Moreover the tax-free haven along with its luxurious beaches has attracted several multi millionaires from Asia and Europe to build properties in these islands. The options are many; you just need to choose the way you want to spend your holiday and vacation.