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Pulau Besar
Pulau Besar,Melaka, MalaysiaAbout
The largest of 8 islands off the Malaccan coast, this is a rare spot of tranquil, silky white beaches served by an international-class hotel and several beach huts. 133 hectares, it abounds with modern sporting options, including an 18-hole golf course, a yacht club, and facilities for parasailing, wind-surfing, snorkeling, fishing and even island-hopping. On more mythical dimensions, the island is closely associated in folk legends with mermaids, princesses, sacred shrines and tombs, making it all the more romantically appealing. To get there, catch a 45-minute boat ride from either the Shahbandar jetty or the jetty behind the State Tourist Information Centre.
