Port Dickson or commonly referred to as PD has always been a convenient holiday spot among locals and foreigners. Strategically located about 34 kilometeres from Seremban city centre, KLites can also easily drive to PD as it is only about an hour and a half from Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Unlike other beaches around Malaysia, Port Dickson is famous as the road surrounds the coastline. Hence, drivers can stop while driving to their preferred accommodation and plunge into the pristine clear water. This paradise for vacation offers more than you can expect.
Holidaymakers, honeymooners, leisure seekers and business travelers get to enjoy the panoramic ocean view while sun-baking under the hot sun surrounded by swaying palm trees and white sandy beach. Vacationers can easily purchase fresh coconut water or sugar-cane juice from the vendors along the road while spending their time relaxing on the beach.
Back in the olden days, Port Dickson was known as ‘Tanjong' in Malay Language (it refers to cape). The oldest shop lots in PD were located along Jalan Lama. Since there were also carbon mine near Jalan Pantai, locals also called Port Dickson as ‘Arang' (it means charcoal).
Realizing its potential as a harbour, British decided to develop PD in order to replace the existing Pengkalan Kempas. Since the officer in-charge at that time was Dickson, the town was given the name, Port Dickson.
Over the years, Port Dickson did not develop much as a port but it turned out to be a popular seaside recreational and relaxation destination. In the beginning, PD was catered to British officials and their families as a unique resort town. Years later, the town has even attracted locals particularly after independence in 1957. Hence, PD today remains a popular seaside destination among locals and foreigners.
Port Dickson reached its peak in 1980s when hotels, resorts and apartments started their construction along the beaches. Thousands of visitors flocked in to PD during weekends. Even water sport operators were booming in 1980s.
Sadly, PD failed to maintain its popularity with the emergence of other charming beaches in East Coast such as Cherating and Tioman. Besides that, vacationers also realized that beaches in PD were getting more polluted. But thanks to government's effort to clean-up the beaches in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2007, Port Dickson has once again gained popularity from the holidaymakers.
Hotels, resorts and apartments in the vicinity worked closely with the authorities to keep the beach clean. Today, Port Dickson once again offers scenic ocean view of pristine clear water and white sandy beaches.
Some said PD is more beautiful today than years before. Thus, you'll notice that beach-lovers and families often come back again during the weekend to enjoy the waters and indulge in various activities here.
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