Pantai Cahaya Bulan
Pantai Cahaya Bulan (formerly known as Pantai Cinta Berahi / Beach of
Passionate Love) was believe to name by a lovelorn British soldier during the
World War Two. Till today, there are some locals still prefer to us the old
name.
It has a beautiful long and wide sandy beach, a popular spot for family outings
and picnics. It also have a variety of water sports and horse riding. There are
some food stalls and restaurants along the beach, which offers fresh barbeque
seafood.
Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Moonlight Beach) is amongst the must visit beach in
Kelantan. If you are a beach lover, you should also check out
Pantai Irama
Bachok (Beach of Melody) and Pantai Bisikan Bayu (Beach of Whispering Breeze).
Other nearby attraction includes museums and many palaces. One of the must visit
is The Grand Palace (Istana Balai Besar), which is built in 1844 offers a good
glimpse at the royal palace in Kelantan.
Getting There
From Kota Bharu town, take the D1 Route headed north towards Pengkalan Chepa.
Pantai Cahaya Bulan is located some 10 km down this road. If you are taking
public transportation, take Bus No.10 from the town centre. The journey takes
about 20 to 25 minutes.
You will pass through quiet Malay villages and you can drop by to get some
traditional handicraft as souvenirs.
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