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Batu Ferringhi Beach
Penang's most popular beach with resort hotels, water sports, and a famous night market.
BeachBatu Ferringhi
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Tanjung Bungah Beach
Quieter beach with calmer waters, popular with families and long-stay visitors.
BeachTanjung Bungah
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Teluk Bahang Beach
Fishing village beach at the northwestern tip of Penang, more local and less developed.
BeachTeluk Bahang
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Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung)
Remote beach accessible only by boat or jungle trek through Penang National Park.
BeachPenang National Park
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Kerachut Beach
Secluded beach in Penang National Park with a meromictic lake (rare natural phenomenon).
BeachPenang National Park
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Miami Beach
Small quiet beach between Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah, less crowded.
BeachTanjung Bungah
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Gurney Drive Promenade
Not a beach, but a seaside promenade popular for jogging and sunset views.
WaterfrontGurney Drive
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Gertak Sanggul Beach
Fishing village beach in Balik Pulau, very local and undeveloped.
BeachBalik Pulau
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