Located approximately three nautical miles off Pengkalan Pernu in Umbai, 10   km. south of Malacca town, is Pulau Besar. Covering an area of 133 hectares, it   is the largest of eight islands off the coast of Malacca. Believed to be the   location of Malaysia's earliest civilisation, it abounds with legends of   mermaids and princesses, as well as sacred graves and shrines. 
                                          Its unspoilt beauty makes it a tranquil haven for those in search of fresh   air and white sandy beaches. There is an international class hotel and several   beach chalets, an 18-hole international golf course, a yacht club and a host of   water sport facilities for fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and   snorkelling. 
                                        The island is an equally inviting spot for island hopping, swimming, camping,   picnicking and jungle trekking. 
                                           
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