"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 - May 23, 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
"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
""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
"the best thing at cherating is The Club Med..damn great man..I just came back from this club last week..you are really in it's own world while u're here" by Nawri
"a great place to be different" by simon
"cherating beach is one of the most popular beach in Malaysia..there are varieties of accomodation..food place...friendly people..beautiful surrounding..it's Numero uno!!" by Mifs
"Keadaan di sepanjang pantai yang dikelilingi oleh pohon yang merimbun amat menenangkan." by Fitri Alia
"splendid.....fantastic" by Angel79
"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
"the beach fantastic
very very nice beach" by Faliq Putrans
"It is one of my favourite beach spot in Malaysia.I always spend my holidays here. Great chalets,kampung life style,really unwind and cheer you up! The greatest thing is during the night,really happening and makes you whirl baby! I love the surroundings." by sabrina
"Wonder of paradise!!!! Breezing and refreshing." by Pua
"Good for resting and no traffic jam there. Very pleasure moment..." by Macha
"best giler......" by khairul
"tempat paling best kat kuantan"
"nice view, nice people and cheap....... can see sunshine....."
"is a very nice place!! " by kelvin
"Good surfing spot during monsoon season!"
"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
"excellent scenic beach..! the only problem would be the high charges chalet operators put up to get quick profits..! grrrrrrr...
and the sea could get rough during the wet season.. be extra careful.. every year we hear cases of drowing here.." by rifdy
"wonderful scenery with tranquil atmosphere.
the white sandy beaches are breath taking." by mazura kenny
