Diving Perhentian Islands – a rare piece of paradise in Malaysia
The Crystal Waters clear and sparkling white sand beaches of the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia for many years have captured the hearts and imaginations of the backpackers and is going through. In recent years, however, a different type of travelers coming to the Perhentian Islands to see how their reputation as a premier diving destination has slowly increased between the communities of scuba diving.
In fact, it would be fair to say that much of the success ofPerhentian Islands as a dive site should be attributed to neighboring Thailand, and resort dive in Koh Tao, Phuket and Koh Samui. They have learned a great number of passengers who appear in the largest district in Thailand, often find themselves gravitating to the natural beauty of the Perhentian Islands. Looking for a last dive before the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore!
The islands consist of Pulau Perhentian Kecil and PerhentianPulau Perhentian Besar, and are located about 20 km off the coast of Malaysia. Offer what only be described as a piece of paradise, palm trees beaches surround this tropical island, while the crystal clear waters hide a wealth of marine and coral below.
Diving Perhentian Islands is of high level and a variety of dive sites has meant that the islands are a popular destination for people who need to have a dipCourse. There are about ten dive sites, which are regularly visited by dive centers in the Perhentian Islands. These Tokong is recognized Laut (Temple of the Sea) is widely considered the best diving area in the islands. A large rocks Fieldstone directly on the northwest coast of Perhentian Kecil offers some of the best examples of soft coral formations in the region. This stunning carpet of soft coral provides a home for a variety of marine life including kingfish,Barracuda, nurse sharks and black tip reef sharks.
For fans of wreck diving, there are two excellent dive sites in Perhentian Islands. The Sugar Wreck, a cargo ship that sank 90 meters in 2000, and the wreck is still possible to plunge Vietnamese in the wreck.
If you plan to immerse themselves in the Perhentian Islands, the best time to go for a visit is from April to October, when visibility and weather conditions are at their best. November to March sees the 'Monsoon season, when the weather is bad and will be limited to access to and from the islands with the rough sea.
The Perhentian Islands offer superb scuba diving, and the superficial nature of the dive sites here make it a good choice for the beginner or novice divers. But what makes the islands so special is the stunning natural beauty and undeveloped landscapes. Do you really think you can stretch out in your piece of paradise!
