Teluk Dalam

Although it’s not quite as spectacular as many of the other beaches found on the island, Teluk Dalam on Perhentian Besar’s south coast still makes for a fantastic beach holiday. Its secluded setting means that the beach is quite peaceful in comparison with others and never gets too crowded. This is compounded by the fact that it is only accessible by boat or by hiking through the jungle-clad interior. Although it means ‘Deep Bay’ in English, Teluk Dalam’s turquoise waters are actually quite shallow, so you can only really go swimming at high tide. Its fine white sands, however, are perfect for kicking back and relaxing on, and many great restaurants and hotels can be found tucked away among the palm trees lining the beach. #urbanexplorer #beachvacation