Perak beach and Islands

Perak’s mainland beaches include Teluk Batik, 6.5 km from Lumut. The white sandy beach is popular with swimmers, canoeists, picnickers and campers. There are chalets, food stalls, picnic areas, changing rooms and toilets. Teluk Rubiah, a tranquil beach is better known among golfers. The 18-hole Royal Teluk Rubiah Country Club offers scenic view of the sandy white beaches and blue waters on the first nine holes. Pantai Pasir Panjang is the location of the Segari Turtle Hatchery. Sited on 2.40 ha, the Segari Turtle Hatchery buys eggs from approved turtle egg collectors and hatches them in an enclosed warm sandy area. Once hatched, the hatchlings are released in the water along the coast. Turtles that visit this beach are the Green Turtle (Chelania mydas) and Olive Ridley (Epidochelys olivaecea). They land at any time during the year, but are said to be seen more during January to July. All rules pertaining to turtle conservation apply. Please observe them strictly. The Turtle Hatchery is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Pulau Pangkor takes about 40 minutes by ferry from Lumut Jetty. The island also has an airstrip. Pulau Pangkor is significant in the unfoldment of Malaysian history. It was under the Dutch rule in the 17th century during the tin trading days. It later came under the British, marking the first step towards British control over the Peninsular. A Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda) can be seen on the island. The eastern part of the island is occupied by fisherfolk who live in Pangkor Town whilst the western part is where the nicest beaches are. Among them are Pantai Puteri Dewi, Betanga Bay, Tanjung Teluk Batok,Teluk Nipah,Teluk Ketapang and Pasir Bogak. The latter, with its gently sloping coastline and clear sheltered water attracts the most number of visitors to the island. The 2km crescent shaped beach offers a host of facilities such as sailing, fishing, snorkelling, boating, jet skiing and wind surfing. It is well-served with tourist facilities and a range of hotel accommodation that suits every budget. Pangkor Laut, the second largest island off the coast of Perak is privately-owned. It has three main beaches Emerald Bay, Coral Beach and Royal Bay. Emerald Bay has been rated as one of the best in the world, and in 1999, Pangkor Laut was voted one of the best island resorts in the world by Conde Nast magazine. Pulau Sembilan is a group of nine islands located 10 nautical miles southwest of the Pulau Pangkor. It is about an hour’s boat ride from Pangkor Jetty. The largest of the nine islands is Pulau Rumbia, favoured by hard core anglers.