subject: White Beaches And Relaxing Spa's - Welcome To Batu Ferringhi! [print this page] Batu Ferringi, is one of Penang"is most popular beach resort centres. The bright blue sea and sun kissed white beaches are breathtaking and vast in expanse.
"Ferringhi" is a loose connotation of the Malay word for Portuguese descendant. It quickly fell to mean any foreigner, especially Westerners. Since "Batu" means rock, the town means the rocky peninsula where foreigners landed. If the packed beaches filled with mostly Western foreigners are any indication, then the name is still vastly appropriate.
The town used to be a sleepy little fishing village but which through the 70"s and onto the 90"s saw a rapid transformation, into the bustling tourist destination city it is today.
The winding road along the beaches is full of resorts. Foot Reflexology as well as Fish Spa"s are popular and many hotels as well as independent service providers offering this, can be found in the vicinity.
Given its amazing beaches, water sports are popular. Wind Surfing, Para sailing, Jet Skiing, Deep Sea Fishing are some of the sports available for you to choose from. If you prefer land sports, then Volleyball, Beach Buggy, Frisbee Throwing and Horseback Riding are some of the options open. If not there is always the option of just stretching out and relaxing on the beach whilst grabbing a sun tan, or not.
The "Pasar Malam" or Night market along the streets is an interesting adventure that all visitors must participate in. Little trinkets and curios as well as other shopping requirements are amply met at this market. Food is certainly not a problem here either as there are restaurants, cafe"s and hotels that are well able to cater to local as well as international pallets.
All in all an enchanting and alluring vacation is what you are sure to enjoy when you visit Batu Ferringhi. If you are looking for a Penang hotel accommodation then the Golden Sands Resort Penang is an ideal Penang resort offering you luxury amenities to pamper your senses.
