Pulau Pangkor (location map)

Rating:

No. of times there: 1

Pulau Pangkor was different from the other beaches in the sense that there were more locals there than foreigners when I went. The ferry to the island from Lumut was cheap and it took only half an hour to reach the island. I remembered viewing the spectacular sunset as the boat slowly approached the island. It was the last few boats that were to leave for the island on that day and fortunately we made it. Nic and I were travelling back from Thailand and we planned to meet our friends, Zhixiong and Gracia, who had reached the day earlier at Pangkor.

The beach at pangkor was very quiet during our stay at Pangkor Indah which was our chalet type of accommodation. I remembered it cost about RM50 per night. Surprisingly I also saw my friend, Emily and her gang there who were on their way back from an expedition. Heard from my two friends that they rented bicycles and explored the island. The beach we went to is called Teluk Nipah Beach, as recommended by Lonely Planets. It was quite secluded with not many people and at the time we went, we just simply had the whole beach by ourselves.

If you can afford it, try the private resort on the neighbouring island, Pangkor Laut. The private beach Emerald Bay there was reknowned for its clear water and powdery sand.

Here's how we reach there:

Singapore (Kranji MRT, Bus 170)

Causeway (Continue on Bus 170 after crossing custom)

Larkin Bus Station (Buy coach ticket RM29, eat dinner)

Lumut Town (Morning, walk to jetty, boat fare RM3, 1/2 - 1 hr)

P. Pangkor (cab to Teluk Nipah Beach RM12)

Links: Guide to Pulau Pangkor

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