CHERATING BEACH, PAHANG

"Cherating, a lovely village located along the coast of Pahang is truly an exclusive vacationer's paradise offering a variety of activities."

Surfers' Haven – that has long been the description of old Cherating Village since the 70's. Each year, surfers from around the world return to Cherating to test out the surf and catch up with local acquaintances. Each year, surfers from all over the world return to Cherating, friends worlds apart make their rendezvous in this understated hamlet to let the South China Sea waves pump adrenaline into their system.

The old Cherating Village has a blend of modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation and dining choices and a classic surfers nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros like Pippin's or Payong.

This hidden enclave along the famed stretch of beach lining the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so that Club Med decided to build it's first Asian base right here in Cherating. And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of the most charming rural villages along the coast and drink in the gorgeous scenery along the way.