Koh Phangan
Welcome to Koh Phangan
“Lush nature and white sandy beaches”
Koh Phangan, located 15km north of Koh Samui, offers the same tropical cocktail of fine sandy beaches, accessible coral reefs and a rugged forested interior. The 168 km2 island consists of 70% mountain landscape, overgrown with tropical jungle. Coconut plantations lie in the lowlands while the island is surrounded by numerous sheltered rocky coves with pristine and uncrowded beaches.
Thong Nai Pan Bay, a bay with a coral reef, located on the northeast side of the island, offers a beautiful panorama. In the northwest of the island, you can snorkel at Mae Haad and Koh Mae. Thong Sala is the gateway to the island, which can be reached by express or speedboat from Koh Samui.
Koh Phangan is less touristy than Koh Samui. Koh Phangan is also the scene of the most famous beach party in the world: The Full Moon Party. But it is not only a sultry paradise where you can dance until sunset, you can also enjoy deserted beaches and beautiful bays.
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Beaches and Accommodation on Koh Phangan
We offer you accommodation on most of the beaches listed below.
Ban Khai & Ban Tai Beach
On the south coast. Two beautiful beaches between Thong Sala and Haad Rin Beach.
Hotels: Milky Bay Resort - 3 Stars (3/5) ; Princess Paradise Koh Phangan - 3 Stars (3/5) ; Summer Luxury Beach Resort - 4 Stars (4/5)
Haad Rin Beach
10 km from Thong Sala on a headland in the southeast corner of the island with 2 beautiful wide white sand beaches: Haad Rin Nai and Haad Rin Nok. Also, the location of the monthly Full Moon Party.
Hotels: Phangan Bayshore Resort - 3 Stars (3/5) ; Best Western Phanganburi - 3.5 Stars (3.5/5) ; The Coast Koh Phangan - 4 Stars (4/5)
Haad Yao Beach
On the west coast. A fairly quiet beach with a number of restaurants and bars and souvenir shops and with a beautiful sunset. Haad Yao is a well-known snorkeling and diving spot, thanks to a living coral reef just off the shoreline.
Hotel: Sun Moon Star Resort Koh Phangan - 3 Stars (3/5)
Haad Salad Beach
On the west coast north of Haad Yao Beach. Also known as Salad Beach, a beautiful bay with white sand and blue and green water
Hotel: Salad Beach Resort - 3 Stars (3/5)
Mae Haad Beach
On the northwest coast. This beautiful and quiet beach borders the small island of Koh Mae. When you follow the narrow sand strip you arrive at Koh Mae! This place is very suitable for snorkeling.
Hotels: Mae Haad Bay Resort - 4 Stars (4/5)
Chaloklam Bay
On the north coast. One of the most popular beaches on Koh Phangan is Malibu Beach, located in the village of Chalok Lam. A popular spot for snorkeling and diving excursions. Haad Khuat, or Bottle Beach, is one of the least accessible beaches on Koh Phangan. You can get there by longtail boat from Chalok Lam.
Thong Nai Pan Bay
On the northeast coast. Thong Nai Pan Noi and Nai Pan Yai bays with white sand beaches and a coral reef create a dazzling landscape. Hotels: Havana Beach Resort - 3 Stars (3/5) ; Buri Rasa Village Phangan - 4 Stars (4/5) ; Panviman Resort Koh Phangan - 4 Stars (4/5) ; Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa - 4.5 Stars (4.5/5) ; Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas - 5 Stars (5/5)
Sights and excursions
*Ang Thong National Marine Park
*Snorkeling at Mae Haad and Koh Mae
*Diving at Koh Tao
*Island tour
*Phaeng and Than Sadet waterfall
*Full moon party
Koh Phangan
Ang Thong National Marine Park