Pasir Bogak

Pasir Bogak claims to have the "Greatest Swimming pool in the World." I have heard that story before, In Bangladesh, near Cox Bazar there's the "largest swimming pool world" too. Big, large whatever, what matters is how nice the beach is. Have I been too Cox Bazar? Of course, in fact I have been to Cox Bazar too but that is a complete different story. Which is the best? Pasir Bogak wins the competition easy as the water here is much cleaner then in Cox Bazar.

So the claim was interesting claim and thus I had no choice to sort out of it was true.

After arriving at Pulau Pangkor I cycled (sorry, I always cycle since I live here nearby and I love cycling) from the Pangkor jetty at Pangkor Town to Pasir Bogak. It was anyway just a few kilometers away.

Pasir Bogak, largest swimming pool in the world? It is a lovely place

I passed the police station, always good to know in case you need it. Then I saw the Coral Bay Resort. It's a big white building on your left hand. A bit further there was a little market. All kind of things you need at the beach were sold here. There was even a mini market for your ice-cream, cold drinks and snacks. Some excellent food stalls can be found there too. Later more on this subject.

Children helping local fishermen catching fish at Pasir Bogak

Some vendors have cool and fresh green coconuts for sale. As a way to kill your thirst, I would recommend it. Some good fruits can be found here too. Pineapples and rambutan are always good and tasty.

Rambutans can come in yellow or red color. Make sure you have the good ones.

Next to the market there is the Sri Bayu hotel and resort. Later more on the both mentioned hotels. First however, I went to the beach. It is a long stretch of white sand and bright waters. Not for nothing the beach is in Malaysia quite popular.

Coconut palm trees are right on the beach and give you some protection (if you need it) from the midday sun.

The beach is indeed a few kilometers long stretch of sand. It wasn't difficult to find a quiet place to have a cool swim. After all, cycling did make me sweat a bit.  The water was warm, clean and not too deep so if you come with children, it's a safe place to let them play in the water.

I liked the view in front of me. From here you watch Pangkor Laut, the exclusive resort just a mile away from Pangkor but miles away from the rest of the world when you stay there.

As it goes on more commercial beaches, some people make money with hiring boats to make a trip around the island. You won't find a problem to rent a boat here.

And you might see some fishermen busy fishing from the beach catching pufferfish (see photo).

So in the end, did I think Pasir Bogak was the Biggest Swimming Pool in the World. It's a good beach, good facilities and yes, it might be the Biggest Swimming Pool in the World. And, it is even during peak season surprisingly quiet!

Fishermen at the beach of Pasir Bogak

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