"Hantu"
is the Malay word for ghost and Pulau
Hantu is aptly named as "island of
ghosts". It was here that ancient
Malay warriors once dueled to the death
and their ghosts is said to wander the
isle.
Today,
however, the island is a peaceful and
idyllic getaway. Complete with swaying
palms, surrounded by white sands and rich
reefs. There is even a tiny patch of mangroves.
Pulau
Hantu is actually made up of two islets:
Hantu Besar (Big Ghost) and Hantu Kecil
(Little Ghost). Hantu Besar has two swimming
lagoons and a public toilet with fresh
water. Both islets have shelters and picnic
areas.
At low tide, it is possible to walk across
the shallow lagoon between the two islands;
but not at high tide.
Pulau Hantu is a favourite with Diving and
snorkeling enthusiasts because of its sheltered
beaches, swimming lagoons and inviting waters.
It is also popular with campers and day-trippers
who want a unique outdoor experience away
from the hustle and bustle.
Hantu has rich reefs which lie outside the
sea wall. A wide variety of hard and soft
corals can be found; mushroom corals and
enormous soft corals are particularly abundant.
Commonly encountered animals include clown
anemonefishes, anemone shrimps, giant clams
and a wide variety of nudibranchs. The reefs
around Pulau Hantu Besar is more extensive
than those around Pulau Hantu Kecil.
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