Chalok Baan Kao |
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Chalok Baan Kao is located on the southernmost tip of Koh Tao. It faces Ang Thong Marine Park, which was made famous by the movie 'The Beach' that starred Leonardo Di Caprio. It's one of the most popular beach on Koh Tao, and understably so. It's simply beautiful.
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Jansom Bay |
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Jansom Bay is a small protected cove offering it's visitors a great place to relax and snorkel. It's especially good for kids because there is no currents and the water is clear and quite shallow. There is a wealth of marine life including many colorful reef fish. There is also a good chance of spotting a Green Sea Turtle. This bay is a little treasure.
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Laem Thian |
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Laem Thian is a very small bay or cape rather. Pebble, rock, and sand beach. The sea rolls in here with some reasonable waves when the wind is from the east. Plenty of crashing, banging, and sea spray to entertain you. South facing bay, so plenty of sunshine all day long. Tucked off the beaten track so usually very quiet.
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Mae Haad Beach |
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Wherever you stay you can sample the stunning sunset and a magnificent view of Koh Tao's western side. All boats arrive here. Naturally highly developed, but still managed to keep some of its old fishing village charm. Money exchange, post office, government office & health center are in Mae Haad.
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Mango Bay |
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The island grapevine tells of a road soon to be constructed to Mango Bay. Certainly it should be possible to access the bay along any preparitary track long before it receives a concrete coating. Otherwise a long tail taxi boat is called for. Mango Bay is a beauty. Viewed from the sea it is as if one were transported to a location for Treasure Island.
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Nang Yuan Island |
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Three tiny islands, exposed at low tide, and connected by white sandbars, which sparkle like diamonds under a strong sun. Only some 400 meters off Koh Tao, the island is a visual treat. As such, it is a very popular attraction with visitors from Koh Tao, and ever increasing numbers of day trippers on trips from Koh Samui.
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Sai Daeng Beach |
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Sai Daeng Beach Practically only reachable by boat. There is a tortuious track which is best reserved for the locals. This is the beach for those wishing to get away from it all! This is the sort of beach TV holiday programmes lovingly film in glorious technicolour, and then show a European audience in the midst of winter.
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Sai Nuan Beach |
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This series of very attractive turquoise bays and palm-fringed beaches. Sai Nuan have both advantages and disadvantages - what you gain in tranquility you lose in ease of access. If you're a bit of a night owl, this part of Koh Tao may not be the best choice as stumbling home down the goat-track of a trail in the early hours will be a recipe for disaster.
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Sai Ree Beach |
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Sai Ree beach is probably the beach for watching stunning sunsets, facing almost due west. Join the gang chilling out at one of many bars that lay down cushions on the sand which is decorated with lanterns and palm fronds. Relaxing sounds, exotic cocktails, people-watching heaven. As a sunbathing beach with lots of facilities, no effort to get to.
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Tanote Bay |
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The view from the final hill down to Tanote bay is spectacular. The beach itself is divided into two by rocks, and out in the bay the rocks provide for wonderful snorkeling just yards from the beach. Corals in hues of greens, blues, and purples together with rocks covered in Christmas tree worms can be seen here, in a riot of colour.
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Thian Og Bay |
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Thian Og Bay Locally known as Shark Bay, or Rocky Bay. Thian Og is a beautiful bay; soft squeeky between the toes sand, fringed with coconut palms, and a huge grass area dotted with flowering plants. A small restaurant at one end, a rustic beach bar at the other. kayaks and snorkeling equipment and life vests are available for rent.
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Koh Tao Beaches & Area Guide
