Malaysia
is known to home several stunning islands, while some like the resort paradise
of Langkawi, are very well-known, others like Perenthian Besar are yet
relatively unknown.
Perenthian
Besar, is the bigger of the two islands that make up the island paradise known
as the Perenthian islands, part of the Redang Marine Park area. Perenthian
Besar along with its sibling Perenthian Kecil, is located 12 miles of the
northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia, in the state of Terengganu. Much
frequented by dive enthusiasts and backpackers, the Perenthian islands are
serene locales renowned for their white sand beaches and pristine coral
formations, enveloped by marine life rich cerulean waters.
Both
the islands host excellent dive and snorkeling sites, with the best spots for
snorkeling on Perenthian Besar being Teluk Puah, Shark Point ( a spot offering sightings of black tip
sharks) and Tanjung Basi. In terms of accommodation, while Perenthian Besar is equipped
with bigger, more tourist-friendly resorts (ideal for visiting families), its
smaller sibling offers more rudimentary forms of accommodation better suited to
backpackers. Restaurants and bars are dot both islands, though those located on
Perenthian Besar, are deemed to be better equipped to handle the tourist
crowds.
As
for activities, swimming in the crystal blue waters and lying on the powder
white sand beaches seem to be the prime vocation of visitors to the islands,
though if you always wanted to learn to scuba dive, you can easily do so on the
Perenthian islands, as both islands are equipped with dive centers offering SDI
and PADI certified courses at reasonable prices.
Other
popular activities offered on Perenthian Besar include jungle-treks, sea
kayaking and volunteering at turtle conservation centers located on two beaches
on the island.
The
Perenthian islands are easily accessed via regular ferry services departing
from the jetty at Kuala Besut, a small fishing village in Terengganu. The best
time to visit the islands is from March to the end of October. The waters surrounding
the Perenthian islands are usually clearer near mid-April, when the sea settles after the monsoon season, which usually extends from November until February.
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