 Pangkor
Laut, Perak
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 The
name Pangkor may have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko
meaning 'beautiful island'. However others believe it may
have been a memorial to Pang Kui, a legendary Chinese adventurer
said to have lent his skills in seamanship to the bands of
pirates this island once sheltered.
Pangkor's main attractions are undoubtedly the wonderful
offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline.
Named after a legendary lovelorn princess, Golden Sands Beach,
or Pantai Puteri Dewi, is one of the most popular beaches
on the island. Located on the north-west of Pangkor, this
1.2 km stretch boasts warm turquoise water fringed with tall
swaying coconut palms.
The beach here is ideal for sunbathing and recreational activities
such as jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, canoeing, catamaran
sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, and bird watching. Look
out for hornbills that roam the area.
Pangkor Laut
At the nearby island of Pulau Pangkor is the Pangkor Laut
Resort, polled 'Best Island Resort in the World' by the UK-based
Conde Naste Traveller Magazine and member of the Small Luxury
Hotels of the World. The beach at Emerald Bay is touted as
one of the best in Malaysia. With practically every amenity
necessary for an extravagant and pampered holiday, it is maestro
Luciano Pavarotti's choice of vacation destination when in
Malaysia.
Read more about Pangkor
Laut in Perak.
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