Pengkalan Balak Beach
Pengkalan Balak Beach, in Masjid Tanah, is one of the beaches and islands in Melaka in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Alamat | Jalan Persisiran Pantai, Pengkalan Balak, Masjid Tanah, just north of Tanjung Bidara |
|---|---|
| Detail | Beach open 24 hours; turtle centre TueโSun daytime, check hours Free |
| Perlu diketahui | Turtle centre Quiet |
| Kawasan | Masjid Tanah |
| Durasi kunjungan | Sekitar 1 jam 30 menit |
| Tercantum di | Melaka Beaches & Islands |
| Antar saya ke sini | |
| Terverifikasi | Terverifikasi Oktober 2026 |
About Pengkalan Balak Beach
Pengkalan Balak is the long beach just north of Tanjung Bidara, lined by a coastal road with chalets and beach lodges. It is quieter than Tanjung Bidara and good for a walk along the sand.
At the Padang Kemunting end is the Turtle Conservation and Information Centre, which runs a hatchery and research and awareness programmes for hawksbill turtles and painted terrapins. Tourism Melaka lists it as open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (other sources say 4 pm and closed on public holidays), phone 06-384 6754, so call ahead. The hatching season runs roughly from March to September; if you see a turtle on the beach at night, keep your distance and do not use a torch or flash.