Accommodation on Kecil
is distributed over more beaches than on Besar. The best and most
popular beach of the island is Pasir Panjang (Long Beach) providing
dazzling white sandy beach and crystal-clear shallow water. The
back of the beach is now almost completely covered with chalets,
restaurants and cafes. Better don't expect a peaceful, deserted
beach. Also the many arriving and leaving boats are quite noisy.
Those who have been here before will probably be disappointed
about the way Long Beach has been developed. But nevertheless
it is still a fantastic beach, even if it's not unexplored any
more. The atmosphere is meant more for the young and adventurous
(backpackers, in their twenties) for even though it is quite relaxing
and laid back, it is still quite rugged. You can hang out in one
of the many cafes, play beach volleyball, go diving or just laze
away on the beach.
Please note that waves
at Long Beach can be quite high and hazardous at times, so there
is a chance that boats cannot land. If that is the case, you will
have to take a 15-minute walk to Long Beach from Teluk Aur on
the other side of the island.
Teluk Aur (also known
as Coral Bay) is not as attractive as Long Beach, but it is not
so crowded - yet. There are good corals for snorkelling in the
bay and around the short beach behind the Rajawali Resort. Further
more here you get a great view of the breathtaking Perhentian
sunsets.
The rest of Perhentian
Kecil's beaches are more secluded and peaceful. They are home
to only one resort each or are entirely uninhabited.