"Cherating, a lovely village located along the coast of Pahang is truly an exclusive vacationer's paradise offering a variety of activities."
Surfers' Haven – that has long been the description of old Cherating Village since the 70's. Each year, surfers from around the world return to Cherating to test out the surf and catch up with local acquaintances. Each year, surfers from all over the world return to Cherating, friends worlds apart make their rendezvous in this understated hamlet to let the South China Sea waves pump adrenaline into their system.
The old Cherating Village has a blend of modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation and dining choices and a classic surfers nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros like Pippin's or Payong.
This hidden enclave along the famed stretch of beach lining the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so that Club Med decided to build it's first Asian base right here in Cherating. And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of the most charming rural villages along the coast and drink in the gorgeous scenery along the way.
Last viewed - July 20, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
Catch a bus marked Kemaman from the bus terminal at Kuantan. This every half hour bus costs only RM1.50 while the journey takes about one hour.
By Taxi
Chartered taxis are available with negotiable price.
Using personal transport, Cherating beach could be reached using any of the three highways with the toll rates applied:
Gombak - RM4.00
Karak -RM2.50
(Mid Prime) Kuantan - (to)RM19.60,
(fro)RM16.90
User recommendation
"splendid.....fantastic" by Angel79
"I love Cherating Beach because the wave was so exciting and so big..just forget about the red flag and enjoy the giant wave and you will get the unforgetable fun!" by mc moland
"The place is cheap and nice.. Should suggest vm to include in SMS contest win prizes." by ANis
"Ever heard of the metaphoric saying of pearly and fluffy sands..?well..this i can say for cherating beaches and the blue shores captures me tremendously." by rina
"Years after years Cherating now become one of the famous pitstop for travellers and backpakers. Too sad when many people now didn't care to keep the beach clean. The water also changing from cold cristal clear to warm with soft mud. Luckly, i still love the simply environment." by Hanil Fikri Abd Ghani
"best giler......" by khairul
"Best Beach in the country of Malaysia!"
"tempat paling best kat kuantan"
"bagi aku..yg best bukan pantai dia..tapi suasananya..penduduk kampung sporting..makanan murah..penginapan pun murah..semuanya mencukupi..kiranya ini pantai yg terbaik di Pahang..bagi aku la.." by Ultraman Taroooo
"Great white beach. Club Med is too expensive for me. So I stayed at The Legend. It's quite beautiful. I love it." by lowch
"Kawasan yang sememangnya terkenal di Malaysia, merupakan faktor utama menyumbang ke arah ekonomi negara kita. Kawasan-kawasannya yang cantik dan menarik." by shoana
"is a very nice place!! " by kelvin
"Relaxing and totally peaceful, one of the best beach in Malaysia. "
"a great place to be different" by simon
"Wonder of paradise!!!! Breezing and refreshing." by Pua
"Good surfing spot during monsoon season!"
"Away from the hustle and bustle of the city and secluded area, this is the best place you can party the night away without feeling guilty. :)" by scalia
""Stand up, baby. Baby, stand up and give me your heart. Give me, give me your heart."...is part of the song one continuously sing throughout one's stay at Club Med Cherating. It's indeed easy to loose your heart to it! It's a place where you can really unwind...tonnes of Balinese massage and facials await. It's also a place to fatten yourself (ha3x)...there are miles of international cuisine laid out. Most important of all, it's a place for you to discover your hidden talents." by ole
"Cherating beach was so best. you'll also have change to see the turtles, sea lions and sea monkeys walks around the beach from morning till night....so wonderful!" by Jin Too Lan
