What to do and see in Penang, Malaysia: The Best Beaches

March 14, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula. The second smallest Malaysian state by land mass, Penang is bordered by Kedah to the north and the east, and Perak to the south.
Restaurants in Penang

1. Kerachut Beach

Penang National Park, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

Kerachut Beach

Reviewed By nellielim - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The National Park is located at the end of Teluk Bahang Road. There is a fishing village here with a jetty on stilts. Boats can be rented here for excursions to the nearby beaches or for a day of fishing. Hiking trails start from the entrance of the park. A hike to Muka Head will take half an hour or more and to Kerachut Beach at least an hour or two depending on your pace and level of fitness. Along the trail there is a stream with lovely pools. This is a popular picnic site. The forest along the trail contains virgin jungle reserve which is thousands of years old. Forest insects like cicadas as well as monitor lizards can be seen in abundance here.Turtles land and nest at Kerachut Beach between September and February. There is a turtle hatchery and conservation centre at here. At the entrance of Kerachut Beach is the Meromictic Lake which comprise of salt and fresh water. Swimming in the seas off Kerachut Beach should be done with caution as jelly fish are common here. This is a good spot for a day out to enjoy Mother Nature and de-stress.

2. Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung)

Jalan Hassan Abas Penang National Park, Penang Island Malaysia
Excellent
10%
Good
90%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung)

3. Teluk Bahang Beach

Tanjung Bungah, Penang Island Malaysia http://penang.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Teluk-Bahang.php
Excellent
16%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 51 reviews

Teluk Bahang Beach

4. Batu Ferringhi Beach

Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island Malaysia http://www.penang.ws/areas/batu-feringgi.htm
Excellent
18%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
13%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1,582 reviews

Batu Ferringhi Beach

Reviewed By ElsaCL - New York City, United States

Nice beach with clean water, rocks and shady, verdant trees on parts of the shore and all over the distant hill. There are parking spots, a clean toilet for RM 40 cents and showers for RM1. The road is curvy and hilly. Definitely a very pleasant drive.

5. Monkey Beach

Jalan Hassan Abas Penang National Park, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia
Excellent
16%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
14%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 257 reviews

Monkey Beach

Reviewed By SihuiLee0615 - Butterworth, Malaysia

Monkey beach definitely is the famous beach you want to visit in Penang National Park. You need to walk around 1 hour from the main gate. Once arrive, you need to take care of your stuff since there is a lot of monkeys. But the way, you have a chance to do some activities there. For example, water game is provided. Besides, there are areas for camping, you simply have to bring your own tent. Monkey beach is a place that I will return to soon as it is beautiful. Recommender to spend at least one night there with the dreamy sunsets and the liberating murmur of the jungle.

6. Monkey Beach

Penang National Park, Penang Island Malaysia
Excellent
17%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
20%
Terrible
24%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 70 reviews

Monkey Beach

Reviewed By Iain-Stubbs - Sunderland, United Kingdom

Decent trip out around the coast. At the entrance to the national park we tee'd up transport from turtle beach to monkey Beach at a price of 10rm pp. (11ppl). We walked through the jungle/hills for a good 1.5hr with great views along the way. After a look around the turtle sanctuary the boat arrived as arranged. On monkey Beach there's various stalls and beach bars/food. Plenty of monkeys scurrying about who aren't afraid to get close up for pics. Quality trip out for very little cost.

7. Gertak Sanggul Beach

Teluk Kumbar, Penang Island 11920 Malaysia https://www.mypenang.gov.my/nature-adventure/directory/91/
Gertak Sanggul Beach

8. Monkey Beach

Penang National Park, Penang Island Malaysia

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