The Lover's Isle is a rocky outcrop at Batu Ferringhi, on the north coast of Penang Island. Its original Malay name is Ujong Batu. Lover's Isle is located along the famous tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi. Interestingly, it is this little outcrop that gave the name Batu Ferringhi to the whole area. For Lover's Isle is Batu Ferringhi!
The little isle is the landmark for seafarers of old to stopover for a fresh supply of water from the nearby river. The local Malays called these seafarers ferringi, an Indian term to mean Europeans, especially Indian-born Portuguese. So that was how this little rock became Batu Ferringhi, although nowadays it is known locally as "Lover's Isle".
Getting there
To reach Lovers' Isle, take Rapid Penang bus U101 which plies the Batu Ferringhi route.
What to see & do there
Lovers' Isle is a tourist sight ideal for photography and perhaps a picnic on the shore overlooking it.
Finding Accommodation in Penang
If you're going to Penang, you now have the option of finding accommodation in a hotel, or look for one in hostels and guesthouses. To book a room in a star-rated hotel, use the Penang Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers. To find accommodation in a Hostel or Guesthouse, use the Penang Guide to Hostels and Guesthouses. Each link provides detailed listing of the type of accommodation you can expect in Penang. Be aware that you get what you pay for. If you need a certain degree of comfort, then a star-rated hotel may be an ideal option for you. On the other hand, if you are able to forego a bit of creature comfort, then hostels and guesthouses are clean, safe, and incredibly good value for money. For accommodation in other destinations, visit Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers or Hostels & Guesthouses Accommodation Guide.
The Lover's Isle in Batu Ferringhi.
View from the rocky headland that juts towards Lover's Isle.
View of Lover's Isle from the beach.
A curve along the Batu Ferringhi coastal road near Lover's Isle.
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