Beaches
& Islands Around Koh Lanta
Since Koh Lanta possesses both
marine and terrestrial endowment, there are many interesting
attractions and activities waiting for your discovery, be it
beaches, dense rain forests, or cultural experience in sea
gypsies' village. Visitors can start traveling on Koh Lanta at Ban
Sala Dan Village, a typical Thai fishing village where most of
boats from Krabi and Phi Phi terminate. Motorbikes rentals are
available here; you can hire a boat for snorkeling or diving from
here as well.
The highlighted spots of Koh
Lanta are absolutely its wonderful beaches and crystal clear
water. Most of the best beaches of Koh Lanta lie along the western
shore of Lanta Yai Island, each of which has its characteristic
beauty and provides the excellent sunsets.
Klong Dao: Located two
kilometers from Saladan pier, Klong Dao is a two-kilometer-stretch
of sand. The beach is straightly lined with casuarinas, offering
dazzling sand, tepid and translucent water as well as the
panoramic view. This is then a great place for isolation and
relaxation.
Pra Ae or Long Beach:
Lying on the northern end of the island, the beach is famed for
its fine powdery sand and shelving coastline. Accommodations are
affordable and the food is delicious and abundant.
Kor Kwang: The beach is
well-known for its nicely curved shape and its desertedness. Its
aquamarine water together with its finest sand offers you the real
sentiment of relaxation.
Klong Koang: Standing nine
kilometers from Ban Saladan, the small beach Klong Koang offers
extremely peaceful and serene atmosphere. With its small size, the
sand is limited; however, there are plenty of coral reefs offshore
providing an excellent opportunity for diving.
Klong Nin: Like almost all
beaches on Koh Lanta, Klong Nin Beach offers tranquil and peaceful
atmosphere; its sand is white and fine. It may not be a place for
any water sport activities, but perfect if you need a real
secluded and relaxing paradise.
Kantiang: Kantiang beach
is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, lying 18
kilometers south of Ban Saladan. The sparkling sand and iridescent
aquamarine water will retain you for long time that you will never
want to go anywhere else. There are excellent corals for
snorkeling as well.
Klong Jark: This is the
southernmost beach on Lanta. Despite its average beauty by most
standards, the beach offers its solitude and tranquility, making
it a good place to stay. The nearby deserted beach like Mai Pai
and the National Park are also the good secluded places. You can
go to waterfall in the surrounding area by elephant trekking or
self trekking.
Since Koh Lanta embraces more
than 50 islands, there are several interesting islands to visit
for its excellent snorkeling and diving sites.
Koh Ha: Consisting of five
uninhabited islets, Koh Ha is under responsibility of the Koh
Lanta National Marine Park. These five islets are visited for
their flourishing corals, reef fish, caves and swim-through
caverns which cerate a good dive. The large pelagic sharks and
whale sharks are often seen here.
Koh Rok Nok: With its
crescent shaped bay featuring cliffs, white powdery sandy beach
and a stand of banyan trees inland, Koh Rok is extraordinarily
magnificent. Camping is permitted on the island. The offshore
coral bed is good for snorkeling.
Koh Rok Nai: The
sub-division of the Koh Lanta National Marine Park office is
located on this island. The island is featured by the sheer
towering limestone cliffs facing the white fine beaches on the
east side. Its waters are clear aquamarine, so clear that the
colorful fish and abundant corals underwater can be seen. The
virgin nature of Koh Rok Nai is still intact, and this is one of
the most wonderful dive sites of Lanta. The inland area is covered
with a dense tropical rain forest which offers a natural walk to
appreciate its floras and faunas. There are also the camping sites
on the island.
Transportation to Koh Rok Nok and
Koh Rok Nai can be made from the Pakmeng Pier in Trang, taking
about 3-4 hours. Or, you can take a speed boat from Kho Lanta; the
boat service is available at tour agencies, hotels and resorts on
the island.
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