Perhentian Island

Located 21 km off the coast of Terengganu, Pulau Perhentian consists of the islands of Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. The name Perhentian means 'stopover point' in Malay, referring to the islands traditional role as a sanctuary for fishermen and ancient traders plying the eastern and western sea routes. Both islands are covered by untouched jungle, a stopover for migration birds, fringed by powdery white sandy beaches, windswept palms and surrounding by sapphire blue waters. Its excellent underwater seascape is lush with a wide variety of soft and hard coral gardens, sea-turtles, and diverse marine life.
Pulau Perhentian was chosen by a CNN survey in 2013 as the 13th Best Beach to Swing the Hammock. Both the islands offer options of accomodation and facilities that suit discerning holiday makers of all ages and budgets.