Pangkor Island.. one of the most beautiful islands in the world

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Pangkor One of the most beautiful Malaysian islands, it may not be as famous as Langkawi, Penang or Redang, but it is no less important among locals and even avid international travelers.

The island is located off the western coast of the Malay Peninsula, and it belongs to the state of Perak . Historically, the island was an important shelter for sailors crossing the Strait of Malacca, as well as for pirates and merchants.

Pangkor enjoys an attractive coastline that mixes golden and white sands that adorn the beautiful beaches on the banks of pristine forests and palm trees, as well as fishing villages and a number of tourist resorts that have become attracting large numbers of tourists.

Visitors can practice water sports and hobbies of their choice or lie on the sand for sunbathing or under the shade of trees. Pangkor includes a number of marine parks such as Teluk Nipah to preserve marine life in the coral reefs, which is an opportunity to dive and see amazing views.

It is noteworthy that the island has places to stay at very reasonable prices, and it varies between hotels or compound houses, chalets and bungalows on the beach, so you can choose to live near urban places and enjoy nightlife, markets and restaurants.

In resorts that are located further from urban areas and provide more opportunity to relax, but at the same time you can visit the markets and restaurants on foot, motorbike or taxi.

access method

You can take the bus from Kuala Lumpur to the city of Limut, which is 288 km away, and from there you will find the Ferry Station.