Port Dickson Malaysia

Port Dickson is popularly known as PD and has been a weekend treat for many inland dwellers for a long period. Port Dickson acts as a temporary retreat to those living in the city and wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle for a few days. The Port Dickson is located about 32km from Seremban in the Pantai Laut district. It offers one of the best beaches on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. There are shady casuarina trees that "sing" along with the gentle breeze all along the 18km long beach.

The Port Dickson is abuzz with activity and is alive every year in August. The "Pesta Port Dickson" is a festival where there are cultural presentations. Cultural presentations include song and dance performances by talented artists. The most popular picnic spot on Port Dickson is the Blue Lagoon near Cape Rachado. Blue Laggon can be easily reached by either bus or taxi that plies along this popular coastal route from the main terminus in town.

Accommodation on Port Dickson is not much of a problem since the area has a number of accommodation options. There are many international class and budget accommodation, ranging from luxury establishments to simple guesthouses. Rates could be as low as RM 80. There are food stalls which can be easily found all along the beach and as well as the town center. Seafood is the very popular in Port Dickson be it Malay, Chinese or Western cuisine.

Port Dickson is about an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. You need to take the North-South highway and exit at Port Dickson. From the exit you need to take a right turn at traffic lights after the toll. From there you need to follow the signs that will take you to Port Dickson. There is another highway that leads to Port Dickson from there. On this stretch of the highway, you can exit at Lukut or head straight to Port Dickson.