Batu Ferringhi Beach

Batu Ferringhi Beach is a long sandy beach on the northern coast of Penang Island in Timur Laut District, Penang, Malaysia. Located about 11 km northwest of George Town, it is one of Penang's most developed resort beaches. Known for its soft sand, sunset views, and beachfront resorts, it offers water sports, horse riding, and the famous Batu Ferringhi Night Market nearby, making it a central leisure area for visitors.

Visitors can expect a long stretch of sandy shoreline lined with resorts, hotels and restaurants along Jalan Batu Ferringhi. The beach offers open sea views, sunset vistas, and areas for sunbathing and strolling. Water sports operators offer jet skiing and parasailing, and horse riding is available along the sand. The surroundings are developed with food stalls, souvenir shops and the evening night market. The sea is generally warm but conditions vary with season.

The name Batu Ferringhi means 'Foreigner's Rock' in Malay, referring to the rocky outcrops along the coast historically associated with foreign traders. The area developed as Penang's main resort strip from the 1970s onwards with the construction of large beachfront hotels.

Known for its long-running Batu Ferringhi Night Market (Pasar Malam), which showcases local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food, reflecting Penang's multicultural market trading culture and tourism economy