Koh Tao Beaches - The Best Beaches, Coves, and Recreation Areas

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• Sairee Beach
• Chalok Ban Kao Beach
• Jansom Bay
• Mae Haad Beach
• Ao Thian Og Beach
• Haad Sai Daeng Beach
• Ao Leuk Cove
• Ao Tanote Beach
• Mango Bay Beach
• Sai Nuan Beach

Local beaches are the main tourist value of the island. Here you find yourself in a tropical paradise.

Sairee Beach

Sayri Beach is considered the longest beach on the island. From the ferry, it's a 10-minute walk north. Closer to the center you will be welcomed by many bars, restaurants.

Keep in mind that it's quite noisy at night. This is a popular place for tourist "hangouts".

Along the strip of beach is a pedestrian walkway. It is here located stores, rental shops, massage parlors, diving schools. On the path you can ride a bike. In the evenings on the beach spread out soft cushions, take out the tables. Romantic natures can admire the picturesque sunset, and a little later - fire shows, which are so popular and on Pangangan and Tao.

Planning an active night out in the entertainment venues - you're here. And fans of snorkeling will be able to swim at their pleasure at high tide, when the water covers the reef. Note that at low tide, swimming will be problematic.

Chalok Ban Kao Beach

The beach is located on the exotic southern coast of the island. The sea here is not deep, sometimes cloudy, the sand is not perfectly clean. The beach is not suitable for swimming. Divers go just east of the beach, in the bay of Taa Toh. The hallmark of the bay - an unusual arrangement of a group of stone blocks, resembling the figure of a sitting Buddha. And those who are not interested in diving, can take climbing lessons.

Or remember your childhood by playing paintball in the jungle. Popular among tourists are hiking and boat trips. Chalok Baan is the second most popular beach on the island among European tourists. Vacationers there are always a lot. The number of entertainment venues, restaurants, clubs, bars, nightclubs, it is not inferior to Sayri Beach. The beach is suitable for lovers of relaxation in a cheerful company.

Jansom Bay

It is a secluded clean bay, located in the southeast of the island. Note that the use of flippers is prohibited here, so as not to harm the local fauna. The area is well maintained, with many flowers. On the shore - shower with fresh water. The beach is a private property, so you need a permit.

For snorkeling, it's the perfect place. One of the attractions is the opportunity to admire the natural aquarium. You can watch exotic fish in a raft not far from the shore, gazing into the clear water.

Mae Haad Beach

The beach is located north of Jansom Bay. They are connected by a small path along the shore. Mae Haad is also called the "heart" of the island. Here is the port, where catamarans, boats, ferries that bring tourists. The beach is full of rentals, stores and cafes. The beach is more suitable for those who plan to actively explore different parts of Tao.

On Mae Haad you can rent a kayak and go to Haad Sai Nual, Laem, Ao Kul Jeua and Laem Je Ta Klang. These exotic beaches are located in the southwestern part of the island.

View of Mae Haad from a bird's eye view

Here you will be immersed in a world of wildlife, enjoy peace after the bustle of the city, quiet and tropical exoticism. You will even have the impression that you are in a completely different place than Koh Tao. A small number of boats provide an opportunity to go snorkeling without fear.

Ao Thian Og Beach

Ao Tian Og Beach is one of the most beautiful places on the island. The main vegetation is represented by bushes and stunted trees. The beach infrastructure is underdeveloped. However, true connoisseurs enjoy snorkeling here. You can also admire the reef sharks.

There are few tourists, the impact of the proximity of the more famous beaches.

Haad Sai Daeng Beach

A quiet, secluded place. Only hotels remind us of civilization. Here you can enjoy the seascapes and, artificially planted live coral reefs. The beach is popular because of its proximity to Shark Island, which is the main place for diving.

Ao Leuk Cove

Ao Leuk is one of the most popular bays for exciting snorkeling. You will find clear turquoise sea water and yellow sand of the wide beach. Note that it is forbidden to bring food and drink into the bay. But you will not go hungry, there are several restaurants.

Swimming will also bring you great pleasure - there are no reefs near the beach. But enter the water carefully, be aware of the waves crashing on the coastal boulders.

Ao Tanote Beach

The most famous beach in the east of Koh Tao. It is long and wide. In addition to it, there are Laem Tian and Ao Hin Wong. On Ao Tanot you can rent a kayak and travel. And if you take a trip along the coast, you'll find many other little-known places to swim.

Ao Tanog adds originality Ao Tanog is a huge boulder lying in the sea and the possibility to see sharks. On the beach you will find two diving centers, restaurants, several hotels.

Mango Bay Beach

This beach is no less picturesque, but difficult to reach. It is located in the northern part of the island. Along the coast there is no road to it. The road in the back of the island is for extreme people. When you get to the end of the road, you have to walk a long way down the steep slope to the beach. That's why you should take a taxi-boat (water cab).

Aow Muang Resort Hotel is at your disposal on the beach, which offers a beautiful view of the bay. Snorkeling, diving and seclusion are what attracts tourists to Mango Bai.

Sai Nuan Beach

The water here is clear, you can admire the strange fish. The area is divided into two notional parts: Sai Nuan Beach 1 and Sai Nuan Beach 2.

On the second part are Banana Rock Bar, distinguished by the originality of the construction (stands on stone chicken legs) and Char Bungalow.

If you want to rent an inexpensive cabin, this is the place. By five o'clock the beach area is empty, and you enjoy the exotic beauty in silence.

There are still many uninhabited coves on Ko Tao. And if the guidebook does not list a beach, it is not a reason not to visit it.