Pulau Pangkor Laut
Off the main island of Pulau Pangkor is Pulau Pangkor
Laut, a privately-owned island that is open to the public. Relatively
unspoilt, this 825-hectare island is affectionately known as 'Fantasy
Island' due to its lush tropical surroundings and crystal clear waters.
Among
its finest beaches is Emerald Bay. Reputed to be one of the best
beaches on the west coast of Malaysia, the upscale Pangkor Laut
Resort sits here, fronting powdery white beaches and offering guests
endless hours of swimming in emerald waters. The resort also provides
a range of recreational and sporting facilities as well, including
snorkelling, water scooters, water skiing, parasailing, canoeing,
catamaran sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.
For those looking to skin dive from Pulau Pangkor Laut,
the best spot is off Coral Beach where many species of marine life abound
in this colourful coral reef. Coral Beach is accessible by land. From
the hotel, it is a 20-minute walk along a well marked path.
Snorkellers will enjoy viewing coral polyps - the animals
that build coral reefs - as they emerge from their rock mansions to
feed on minute plankton. Interesting fish, exotic sea plants and all
sorts of invertebrates live among the rocks. While sailing and windsurfing
buffs can seek their thrill at Royal Beach.
How To Get There
There are regular scheduled ferry services between Lumut and Pulau Pangkor
Laut daily. Pulau Pangkor Laut can be reached in 15 minutes by ferry
from Pulau Pangkor.
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