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Ketapang Beach is located on the Malacca Strait and it is in the 11th place out of 15 beaches in the Perak region 73.5 km away from its center, the city of Ipoh. It is one of the beaches of Pangkor Island settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Ketapang Beach is fully occupied by beach clubs with restricted entrance. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Royal Bay Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
Ketapang Beach (Perak) is located outside the Pangkor Island settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Pangkor island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Ketapang Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pangkor Island 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Protected from wind
Pangkor Island 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pangkor Island 2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Pangkor Island 2.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Bright fine sand
Pangkor Island 3.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pangkor Island 3.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pangkor Island 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lumut 4.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pangkor Island 8.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Segari 5.2 km
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The coastline of Ketapang Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ketapang Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Ketapang Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of the Ketapang Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ketapang Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Nipah Deli is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
The Ketapang Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Ketapang Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Teluk Nipah Beach located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Ketapang Beach is March. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 30°C and water 31°C. See more details in weather section.
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