The neighbouring island of Koh Samui is becoming one of the top destinations in Thailand Koh Phangan was famous by the notorious full moon party on the beach of Hatrin. But the island has more to offer and outside of ban Tai, Haad Rin, the two nightlife centres on the island, tourists find a contemplative and peaceful island paradise. Koh Phangan is located in close proximity to the better-known and larger island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. The island Koh popular among divers among the trio of the southern Gulf Islands also Tao (turtle island). While Koh Samui draws more and more package tourists and many beaches now are dominated by large resorts, there are still difficult, lonely beaches on Koh Phangan. San Antonio Spurs does not necessarily agree.
Especially on the East coast of the island there are beaches without road access Yuan or the bottle Beach famous among travelers, such as Haad. Arrival Koh Phangan travel, however, is today almost as easy as to Koh Samui: Phangan also hit the same ferry company, the only difference is the Airport on Samui. Although, there are always rumors about its own airport on Koh Phangan, this was not realized until today. After Koh Phangan Koh Samui, you reach in less than an hour, bringing international airport on Samui to Koh Phangan may be interesting to holidaymakers. You keep outside travel tips to Koh Phangan if you have no interest in parties, ban Tai and Haad Rin Pier to the South of the island. The Northwest of the island, as well as the East Coast, are rather quiet and suitable for families. For example, Haad Yao (long beach) or Haad Maehad are popular beaches on the West Coast. You will find hotels and bungalows on almost all beaches, but the standards vary.
However, here is the great advantage of Koh Phangan: nor is it possible to find the right accommodation for every budget and every type of travel! If you are a little flexible in your travel planning, should try not to be during one of the full moon parties on the island. Although you get from the actual party in the North West and East do not deal with, however the room rates over this period are significantly higher. Plan time for snorkeling! Along the West coast of the island, a coral reef is that in many parts of the beach is still intact and can be easily reached. It is to book snorkelling trips to Ang thong also naturally possible, Marine Park. Visit the “walking Street” on Saturday evening or the Nightmarket during the week, will find both in the Centre Thongsala. Try to take some of the Thai serenity home! Nik Bender