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Batu Ferringhi Beach
3.5

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  • DanWee
    Singapore, Singapore376 contributions
    Lovely Sunset
    We decided to spend a couple of hours watching the sun go down and were met with men offering touristy things to do like paragliding, jet skis, banana boating, and hourse riding. no peace till sunset, then the fireworks began..literally. bangs and sparks flew as people set them off. it was a sight to behold, fireworks going off 10metres from your face. we were rewarded with a breathtaking sunset with the red and orange hues dancing on the clouds above. nice..
    Visited March 2020
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 March 2020
  • g00djudge
    89 contributions
    Nice but noisy
    We were there in the quiet season and the beach was mostly empty except for an hour or so before sunset. However, it's divided into about 7 zones (for the various boat / jetski etc. hire companies) and zone B, closest to our hotel, was constantly full of noise and fumes. Walk down the beach for a few minutes to (mostly) get away from them.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 26 January 2020
  • Alnoor S
    Edmonton, Canada169 contributions
    Batu Ferringhi Beach- Penang, Malaysia
    The beach is relatively clean for walking along the Shangrila hotels and towards Holiday Inn. However, the slope is higher and the sand coarse and and not firm. As such your feet sink into the sand an inch or two. Alongside the water, running lightly was also possible but hard on the plantar fascia. Swimming was discouraged at our time due to Jelly Fish in the water. Hawker on the beach were present but did not get a chance to eat there as Holiday Inn had amazing Indian food and very reasonably priced!
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 February 2020
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar14,343 contributions
Short Visit
Sep 2023 • Friends
Had a short morning visit before drop off to the airport. Nice beach, many water activities like banana boat and others. Shops on both ways to the beach. They sell souvenirs, fridge magnets, gifts and statues. Few restaurants opened for breakfast.
I think late afternoon this area will by highly crowded.
Written 21 September 2023
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Carter
5 contributions
Depressing
Aug 2023 • Couples
Grey sand, beach washed away - filthy smelly creek prevents you from walking the length of the beach. Not sure why anyone would stay here. The hotels pulling in the big money should be required to contribute to the recovery of a very sad little beach and town.
Written 8 August 2023
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,636 contributions
Nice beach for a sunset walk
Apr 2023
We were fortunate to be staying at the Bayview Resort which backs directly onto the beach. It was a very lovely place for a sunset walk and you can certainly get some great photos over the bay from the end of the concrete pier in the middle of the beach.
Written 10 May 2023
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK1,313 contributions
Average beach, wouldn’t bother
May 2023 • Couples
Not the greatest beach in Malaysia, and if you’ve been to Thailand and Vietnam, expectations for beaches are high in SE Asia and this one just doesn’t reach the heights. There is a little bit of rubbish on the beach and washing up on shore, and there are a few jellyfish knocking round too. Not many shops and stalls nearby. That being said, the sand is pretty decent and there is also water sports available. There was a huge digger on the beach and some construction work being done a bit further down, so a little bit of an eyesore. Overall, average beach. Oh, and you have to pay for the toilet.
Written 8 May 2023
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Chris
40 contributions
Sad, down at heel and boring.
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a sad, tired and dejected place compared to a few years back. My guess is covid has decimated much of it with boarded up hotels, former restaurants that look like earthquake zones, few eating options and the once vibrant street market a shadow of what it used to be.
It’s terrible and you become a captive of the hotel with their high prices and lack of variation. Maybe Phuket has captured much of this market as its recovery seems to have been much more rapid than poor old Penang.
Written 27 April 2023
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ayuni n
5 contributions
beautiful beach
Jan 2023 • Couples
beautiful beach, close to public facilities & beautiful scenery. calm atmosphere and clean environment. many interesting activities can be done
Written 6 April 2023
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland6,360 contributions
Beach for locals
Feb 2023
Sand and sea remain the same with muddy waters though European charter flights seem to have diminished as the whole formerly luxury resort area has long ago lost it's charm. Some basic budget eateries can be found serving locals who even camp out with tents on the beach as it is public all along. I am staying at Tanjung Bungah with a much nicer beach not listed correctly on this site.
Written 9 February 2023
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Timtim56
Ipswich, UK16 contributions
Jet skis everywhere
Jan 2023 • Friends
There should be a limit on the number of jet skis at any time u can currently see and hear 12 of them and it wrecks the enjoyment of this place
Written 26 January 2023
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Kyle Nuren
Kuala Ketil, Malaysia42 contributions
Good photo opportunity
Dec 2022
For those not aware the beaches in Penang are not the clear blue waters with white sands. They are fine for swimming with the water temperature on the warmer side. Some people have mentioned the beach may be prone to jelly fish although I've never encountered this. Maybe its seasonal? Perhaps ask a local.

The beach stretches for approx 2kms and is nice as its also near drinks palces and food.
Written 14 January 2023
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Maja2010
Deux-Montagnes, Canada271 contributions
Noisy, very noisy :(
Nov 2022 • Couples
If you are looking for some quiet time during the weekend or the holidays, forget it! There is a lot (and I mean a lot) of noise from all the so called « water sports » and when local children are around with their families… well, they scream all right.

So, if you are in need of some quiet time by the beach, it’s not the place at all, at least during the weekends or some holidays.

However, despite the constant noise, the surroundings are at least nice and reasonably clean.
Written 27 November 2022
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