Teluk Kemang is the most well visited beach in Port Dickson, occupying a stretch between the 7th to 8th mile. Unlike most of the other beaches, the sand here is rusty orange in colour compared with the more white or creamish hue of Bagan Pinang. Many casuarina and coconut trees have been planted along the beach to provide shade and personality, but there are no natural areas of vegetation like in the Blue Lagoon. Instead, there are heaps of rubber tubes, plastic boats, canoes, jet skis and swimming vests lining the beach with no shortage of water sport operators clamouring for your attention. Because of the immense number of visitors to Teluk Kemang, most of which are locals, the beach doesn't have crystal clear waters.
The sea is brownish at these parts and you can't see all the way your feet even at shallow depths. While there are some fishing activities here, snorkelling and diving is non-existent with the poor visibility. There are, however, many facilities and amenities in Teluk Kemang which provide extra convenience to tourists. Shower stalls, souvenir shops, restaurants and hawker stalls operate in complexes built neatly along almost the entire stretch of beach. There are also some budget hotels and bungalows behind these complexes for cheap accommodation. Teluk Kemang is also famous for food, as there are many hawker stalls and restaurants operating along the main road opposite the beach, in addition to those already on site. The Chinese seafood restaurants are the most famous among Singaporean visitors, while locals will head for Malay snacks and hawker cuisine. |