Salang, situated on the northwest of the island, and it was the favourite choice of most tourists due to its fine white sand beach, its proximity to Coral island and Monkey Bay, some semblance of a nightlife and the numerous fishing, snorkeling and diving sites. Spend a day exploring the vibrant underwater gardens or enjoy a nap in a hammock while hearing the soothing sound of gentle waves. A stroll by the beach in the evening will reward visitors with a spectacular view of the sun setting against the horizon. A concrete jetty and a freshwater lagoon complete with huge but shy monitor lizards divide Salang into two.

Salang has quite a few restaurants for you to choose from and the variety ranges from western to local to freshly caught barbequed seafood. All food on the island is "halal".

Salang has a number of rough and tough looking "cowboy saloons" where self-service is the order of the day, rock music blasts from the speakers, playing darts is the norm and sitting al-fresco facing the beach is a must.