Beserah Beach

Beserah Beach, around 7 km from Kuantan city, is a village that is famous for fresh fish every day! You can buy fresh fish at wholesale prices here. A well-known local product, salted fish, is also available for sale here. If you would like to take a swim at the beach, do so only when the sea is not too rough and not during the month from November to March. These months are the time when the North Easterly wind blows from the South China Sea and it is dangerous to swim at this time of the year.

Pantai Batu Hitam is a popular beach that the locals go to during their free time. There are stalls that sell finger food such as fried sausages, keropok lekor and drinks on this beach. The word "Hitam" means black and the beach is rightly named so as the sand here is black in colour.

As the boat come back with the catch of the day, you will see the spirit of co-operation there when the people from the village will go towards the boat and help the fishermen pull their boats up to the shore. Buffaloes are then used to transport the fish to the market nearby for distribution to the fishmongers.

While here, try to mingle around with the local people and the fishermen. They are usually friendly and warm even though they may look rugged and tough. Most of them are dark due to the effect of the sun while going out to the sea. If you are fortunate, you may even get to buy some sea shells directly from the fishermen. Some may even give you an item or two for free.

Getting There

Beserah Beach is located around 7 km from Kuantan city, you can take a cab or RapidKuantan bus route No.600 from the city center to reach the beach.

Attractions in Pahang