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Pelindung Beach is located on the Malacca Strait and it is in the 13th place out of 44 beaches in the Pahang region 6.7 km away from its center, the city of Kuantan. It is one of the beaches of Teluk Cempedak settlement, just 1.6 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 long lasting coastline 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Pelindung Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Teluk Cempedak Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Pelindung Beach (Pahang) is located outside the Teluk Cempedak 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 sunny coast, 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, Picturesque
Teluk Cempedak 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Teluk Cempedak 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Teluk Cempedak 1.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access
Cherating 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Kampung Kubang Ikan 0.9 km
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The coastline of Pelindung Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Pelindung 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.
Pelindung Beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Pelindung Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of Pelindung Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Pelindung Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pelindung Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Roti Bakar Beserah (RBB) is the closest place located 2900 meters from the beach.
The Pelindung Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 4 attractions near Pelindung Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pelindung beach located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
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Kg. Pasir Hantu 2.7 km
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Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
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Kg. Pasir Hantu 3.1 km
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Pangkor Island 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Merang 25.5 km
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Merang 30 km
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Kg. Pasir Hantu 8.9 km
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Kg. Pasir Hantu 21.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Desaru 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pantai Puteri 0.3 km
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