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Mergui Archipelago. Photo by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Macleod Island

Macleod Island is one of the 800 untouched islands in the Andaman Sea situated at the end of Myanmar.

 The island is rich in a wide array of fauna and flora and the view is simply fantastic.  Offering a simple and serene landscape the island is located in Mergui Archipelago in Andaman Sea in Myanmar.

Macleod Island hosts a rustic and minimalistic eco-lodge by the name of Myanmar Andaman Resort. Nature lovers and people looking for peace find the island a perfect holiday destination.

Incredible diving spots, pristine natural beauty and beaches are some of the notable features of the island.

The top 10 amazing facts about Macleod Island include the following.

1. Macleod Island Is Among Over 800 Mostly Uninhabited Islands in Mergui Archipelago

Andaman Sea. Photo by Adwait.

Macleod Island in Mergui Archipelago in South of Myanmar is among a collection of over 800 islands scattered throughout the Andaman Sea.

The mostly uninhabited islands are secluded and are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Most of the islands offer ideal destinations for water activities such as snorkeling, diving and even fishing related activities.

Tourists visiting the island have an opportunity to visit the other over 800 mostly uninhabited islands scattered throughout the Andaman Sea in the Mergui Archipelago.

2. Macleod Island Is an Ideal Destination for Tourists

White Sandy Beach. Photo by Alessandro Caproni.

Macleod Island is one of the islands in the Mergui Archipelago that is inhabited whereas majority of the other islands are uninhabited.

Macleod Island has been touted as one of the islands worth visiting in the Mergui Archipelago. Macleod Island is home to only one resort and hence leaves tourists and its inhabitants the rest of the island to explore.

The island is virtually unspoiled and boasts of clear blue waters, white sandy beaches and its fringed with trees.

3. Macleod Island Is an Ideal Destination for Water Activities, Relaxing and Hiking

Snorkeling. Photo by Mike’s Birds from Riverside, CA, US.

Due to the largely unspoiled nature of Macleod Island it is an ideal destination for a number of water activities such as snorkeling and diving which enables tourists to explore the clear waters. Tourists could also hike to the highest summit of 173 meters in the island.

Visitors are greeted by sparkling blue waters, a white beach and lush trees when they land on the island for the first time which is simply exhilarating.

4. The Island Still Maintains Its Rich Indigenous Local Culture

Sea Gypsies. Photo by Topfmodel.

The Macleod Island still maintains its rich local culture even though it has one resort located in it.  Visitors who are lucky might meet the nomadic Sea Gypsies of the Andaman Sea.

The Sea Gypsies who live on boats are a minority group of the Northern branch of the Austronesian people. Visitors to the Macleod Island are welcomed by colorful dances which are thrilling to say the least.

5. Macleod Island Has No Shortage of Nature Activities

Macleod Island has no shortage of nature activities for tourists to indulge in. Tourists can indulge in the plenty of water related activities possible at the island such as sport fishing, snorkeling or diving.

Tourists can also participate in plenty of nature related activities available at the island.  For instance, tourists can hike through the forest to the highest peak of 173 meters and take a splendid view of the island.

Visitors can also just look at the different greenery around the island thanks to the diverse flora and fauna in the island. Tourists can also view the unusual species within the island or just try bird watching.

6. Massive Schools of Fish Can Be Spotted in Waters Around Macleod Island

Schools of Fish. Photo by OpenStax College.

The weather in the Andaman Sea is warm throughout the year and as such the sea is home to beautiful underwater scenes and marine life.

Macleod Island is a great diving spot with a lot of sea life that divers can see under the clear waters.

Massive schools of fish have been spotted underwater by divers who have dived in the waters around Macleod Island.

7. Abundant Marine Life Can Be Observed in The Waters Around Macleod Island

Due to the sparling clear blue waters in the waters around Macleod Island, snorkeling is one of the water activities that visitors can indulge in.

Macleod Island is a perfect place where divers can view the completely different world underwater which is completely different from the world above water.

 Divers have found waters around Macleod Island to have abundant marine life which can be viewed and studied by researchers.

8. Tourists Can Access Macleod Island Using readily Available Star Cruises

It has been found that it usually involves extensive travel plans to get to small islands located so far off the main coast.  

However, visiting the Macleod Island does not require extensive travel plans as would be the case when visiting other small islands in the Mergui Archipelago.

Tint Tint Myanmar Group has partnered with Star Cruises to develop cruise facilities at Macleod Island. Cruise lines are therefore the first international cruise lines to dock in the island.

Star Cruises and Dream Cruises offer opportunities for tourists to cruise to Macleod Island through the itineraries which have been prepared.

9. Macleod Island Boasts of An Abundance of Rainforests and Coral Reefs

Charming culture, outstanding nature and friendly people are some of the outstanding characteristics of Myanmar.

Mergui Archipelago which is located away from known tourists tracks in Myanmar is home, below and above the waves, of an amazing variety of flora and fauna.

Fringed by palm trees and secluded beaches, Macleod Island boasts of an abundance of coral reefs and rain forests which makes tourists experience an amazingly delightful experience when they visit the island.

10. Macleod Island Offers A True 鈥淩obinson Crusoe Experience鈥�

Visitors to the island can experience something akin to the 鈥淩obinson Crusoe 鈥渆xperience. Visitors can spend some time relishing the wonderful feeling of soft white sand between their toes on the beaches.

Visitors can dive in the pristine clear waters and marvel at the beautiful coral reefs. Visitors can also go kayaking through a labyrinth of offshore caves or go for a short trek or a day long trek in the mangrove forests.

The island offers Myanmar鈥檚 best lobster, squid and crabs for visitors to eat. Natural fresh fruit is also in abundance for visitors to enjoy.