The Pangkor Island or the Pulau Pangkor, translated “The Beautiful Pangkor”, is a small island on the North West coast of Malaysia. The island has only 8 sq kilometers and about 25.000 inhabitants, but thousands of tourist visit the island due to its wonderful and breathtaking coral beaches.
Pangkor was a heaven for all the fishermen, sailors, merchants and pirates and is the original birth place of the famous satay fish. Nowadays, this beautiful island is well known for the unique beaches and the amazing low-cost 5 star accommodations. Fishing is still a major component of the economy, but now the tourist services represents the main income for the local business.
But what can a traveler do here, besides tanning all day long on the white sand beaches and enjoying one of the most peaceful places on Earth? Canoeing or snorkeling through the crystal blue waters, jet-skiing, jungle trekking, savoring the tropical fruits and the excellent food, offered by the great resorts in the area. As a piece of advice, try avoiding the school and public holidays, as well as the weekends, if you appreciate clear beaches.
And if you want to get in touch with the real life of the inhabitants, you can visit the fishing settlements on the Eastern coast. In the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik you can taste fresh cuttlefishes and anchovies. Moreover, you can visit the main village of the island - Pangkor Village, a picturesque place that gets quite crowded in the mornings, when the fishermen are bringing fresh produce in the city.
The most astonishing beaches you can enjoy on the island are the Coral Bay, on the Western Coast, with emerald-green waters and not too crowded, and the Pasir Bogak, the first developed beach and largest, with numerous facilities for fishing, boating, snorkeling and scuba-diving.
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