Across the Manjung Straits opposite Lumut is the bustling fishing community of Pulau Pangkor, the largest of a group of nine islands. Pangkor, with its quaint mix of fishing settlements and resorts is a fascinating holiday vanue. It presents the visitor the rare chance to live nearf fisherfolk and observe their lifestyle or to simply enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities.
The fishermen live in a scattered settlements on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik. Visitors get a chance to see some of them on the 40-minute ferry ride from Lumut as the ferry stops at the main settlements of Sungai Pinang Kecil and Sungai Pinang Besar before landing at Pangkor Town.
Pangkor's two popular beach areas of Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah offer sun and sea enthusiasts activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, wind-surfing and fishing. While Pasir Bogak is quite built up, Teluk Nipah still retains its kampung atmosphere. The island has accommodation to suit every budget and visitors can hire vans and motorbikes for island sighseeing. Food is available at most locations around the island and there are some goods seafood restaurants in Pangkor Town itself.
The exclusive island of Pangkor Laut is a resort unto itself. This tropical island paradise is noted as one of the world's top small luxury resorts. Boasting 4 beaches, a variety of restaurants, exquisite sea chalets, superbly appointed land chalet and exclusive bungalows, Pangkor Laut Resort is the epitome of luxury.
Pangkor is one of the islands in Perak. For more information about Perak, click here.
