The
beach at Balok is said to be the cleanest in these
parts.
Here, its about miles and miles of flat sandy
beach graced by swaying casuarina and coconut
trees. The most popular spot is, of course, the
stretch that fronts the Majlis Perbandaran
Kuantan (MPK)-owned Pusat Rekreasi Air Pantai
Balok (Balok Water Recreation Center) (Call:
09-544 8371 or 012-966 8600 to speak to one of
the officers). The
center includes a camping site, picnic area,
restrooms, restaurant, a hostel that can accommodate
40 persons (male and female), children’s
playground, and function rooms for seminars and
meetings.
At Balok, swimming is 'permitted' between March
and October. Kite boarding can be enjoyed
throughout the year when the weather and sea
conditions allow. For those who prefer to be
more adventurous, trudge over to the scattering
of Malay fishing villages further up or down the
coastline.
The beach is about 15km north of
Kuantan and is favoured by windsurfers during the
monsoon months. It is the usual venue for the
annual Monsoon Madness, Kuantan Wind Challenge
or whatever the organisers wish to call it from
time to time. The events, invariably
pit some of the the world's most skillful windsurfers against
the elements and each other.
It is a great
place to hang out and while away the afternoons
and evenings. The peaceful ambience is
refreshing, with noise mostly muted by the
sounds of crashing of the waves and the wind.
Due to the vastness of the area, the place retains
its welcoming qualities even on
weekends when families with their little ones in
tow would set up camp at choice locations for
their picnics and off-day sojourn. It is great
relaxing on the soft white sand, play volleyball
or partake of the activities offered by the
Pusat Rekreasi Air Pantai Balok mentioned
earlier.
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LOCATION : |
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15km
from Kuantan town. Coordinates: 3°55'31"N
103°22'23"E |
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GETTING THERE : |
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Drive
north from Kuantan town, passing the fishing village
of Beserah. |
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CONTACT : |
Pusat
Rekreasi Air Pantai Balok,
Pantai Balok,
Kuantan,
Pahang Darul Makmur.
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Tel
: 09-544 8371
Fax : 09-544 8497
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