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.
Pasir Bogak (of Pulau Pangkor)
Pasir Bogak is the largest and most popular beach on the island.
The beach is crescent shaped and numerous shady trees provide
idyllic picnic spots under the canopy of their lush foliage.
The water is shallow and crystal clear, offering endless hours
of fun and frolic in the sunlit sea. There are some facilities
for boating, fishing and snorkelling.
Teluk
Nipah (of Pulau Pangkor)
Teluk Nipah further north is a wider better beach. The best
beach on this side at Coral Bay, about 20 min. bicycle ride
from Pasik Bogak. The water is a clear emerald-green due to
presence of limestone, and usually the beach is quite clean
and pretty.
Teluk
Belanga (of Pulau Pangkor)
Teluk Belanga(Golden Sands Beach) at the northen end of the
island is pleasent. Access is restricted to Pan Pacific Pangkor
Resort guests, though day-trippers can visit.
Emerald
Bay (of Pulau Pangkor)
Emerald Bay on nearby Pulau Pangkor Laut is a beatiful little
horseshoe-shaped bay with clear water, fine coral and gently
sloping beach. The entire island of Pangkor Laut has been
taken over by a hotel conglomerate, but some of the boat tours
stop at the beach.
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