When your intent is staying on Penang, it
is best to stay in Batu Ferringhi. Batu Ferringhi is the place where
the exciting life of the Pasar Malam takes place. Batu Ferringhi used
to be a small fisherman village. You can still see the remains of it
when you turn towards the see just after the Park Royal Hotel. Here you
can still find the houses of the original inhabitants of Batu Ferringhi
. There are also several small restaurants, where you can eat in the
evening. Many people go for trips on the island, as Penang is an island
where there is always something to do and no chance of getting bored.
The progress has also taken his toll here. Because of the many big
ships that sail past Batu Ferringhi and the onshore wind and stream.
This turns up the sand and jelly-fish swim toward the shore.
Unfortunately it is not possible to snorkel here. The locals do not see
the jelly-fish as a problem, but it keeps us out of the water. There
are plenty of opportunities to do aquatic sports. You can rent a
catamaran, surfboard or jetski (jetski from 15 minutes onwards)
etcetera. You can also go parasailing or make a banana boat ride. Boats
sail to for instance Monkey Island (no island, but a beach) where it is
possible to snorkel. Another possibility is to book an excursion to
Pula Payer (just over an hour by boat), where you can snorkel amongst
the Coral Reef and feed small sharks. Anyone who does not feel like
going on an excursion, there is plenty to do along the beach.
In the evening there are many stalls along the roads where you can buy
anything you want. For example bags, watches, cd´s, dvd´s, clothes,
suitcases and all kinds of souvenirs. You can have dinner at any of the
many restaurant available. For instance House of Kampong, Deep Sea, The
Last Drop or the in 2003 opened hawker centre Global Bay. At the hawker
centre you can choose from European, Indian or Chinese food. A great
meal for four persons including drinks will cost you about RM 50. A
small beer at the hawker center costs RM 7 and a large (750 ml) RM 12.
For a wide selection of European foods it is best to go to The Ship. In
this replica of a galleon they serve an excellent steak. At the fish
restaurant Eden, they serve the best fish dishes. During the weekend
the restaurant is very busy with people from Georgetown. A taxi ride to
town will cost you about RM 25 and a bus RM 2. The bus is a lot cheaper
and more fun, but a taxi will get you there quicker.
Batu Ferringhi,the energy of life just 5 minutes walk from the Apartment!
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