Lovers' Isle, Batu Ferringhi, Penang

The Lover's Isle in Batu Ferringhi.

Location Map of Lovers' Isle

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 101 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.

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