Category: Attractions Beaches Temples Viewpoints Yaai Mae and Taa Toa Spirit Rocks Yaai Mae and Taa Toa Spirit Rocks is a place for people to show their respects and worship the rock spirits. A photo of Hin Taa Toh is often seen in the houses of local people where it is worshiped. Mae Haad Beach Mae Haad Beach Koh Tao is where the main ferry pier is located. This is one of the busiest beaches on Koh Tao. Mae Haad is the main ‘town’ on the island and is well developed with resorts, shops, bars, restaurants, banks, internet cafe’s and scuba diving centres. Sai Nuan Beach Sai Nuan Beach Koh Tao is actually 2 separate beaches – Known as Sai Nuan 1 and Sai Nuan 2. They are both picture postcard perfect beaches and can be located on the southwest corner of the island. Both beaches are quite small, with large boulders separating them. Sairee Beach Sairee Beach Koh Tao is by far the longest of all beaches on the island at approximately 1.7km long. Also the most popular on Koh Tao. It is the main hub of the island and offers great nightlife and accommodation for all budgets. Mango Bay Mango Bay Koh Tao or Ao Mamuang as it is also referred to, is located at the northern most tip of the island. The beach area is ideal for kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving. Boulder cliffs and jungle hillsides that merge down in to the clear waters. Jansom Bay Jansom Bay Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful and private beaches you will find around the island. A stunning beach like no other. It offers spectacular views of the crystal clear waters and the surrounding scenery. John Suwan Viewpoint John Suwan Viewpoint Koh Tao is located on the south of the island near Chalok Baan Kao Beach. From here continue south until you reach the Freedom Beach Resort. Just opposite the Freedom Beach Resort is a small trail that climbs up into the jungle. Chalok Baan Kao Beach Chalok Baan Kao Beach Koh Tao is one of the most popular of beaches on Koh Tao and is in the southern part of the island. The third largest after Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Beach. Tanote Bay Tanote Bay Koh Tao is on the central east coast of the Island and is probably the third most popular beach – although it still has a pretty laid back atmosphere. This is still a hidden gem of a beach! Nang Yuan Beach A small stretch of white sand that’s set between the three islands of Koh Nang Yuan. The private islands sit elegantly off the north west coast of Koh Tao with clear blue waters lapping up both sides of the stunning beach. Aow Leuk Beach Ao Leuk Beach Koh Tao is perfect for lazing the day away on the pristine white sand. There is a sandy bottom in the water making swimming very comfortable. It’s warm blue waters are full of marine life and the coral lined bay makes it fantastic for snorkelling. Ao Hin Wong Bay Ao Hin Wong Bay Koh Tao is for those in search of hammock swinging peace and quiet set amongst stunning scenery and away from the parties and hordes of dive schools. Shark Bay Shark Bay Koh Tao, Ao Thian or Thian Og Bay as it’s also known, is located in the south of the island and takes its name from the harmless Black Tip Reef Sharks that inhabit the waters here. The beach here blazes a trail in comparison with some of Koh Tao’s other beaches; the sheer appeal of azure waters and soft white sand is a joy to behold. Wat Koh Tao The full name of Wat Koh Tao is Wat Koh Charoen Santi Dhamma. In 1977 a Thai buddhist monk named Ajhan Saung came to Koh Tao to become a ‘monastic resident. At that time there was no temple on Koh Tao. Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Tao has to be by far one of the most popular view points on the island, and probably the most photographed too. Once you have been yourself to Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Tao its clear to see why. Freedom Beach Freedom Beach Koh Tao is one of the more popular secluded beach retreats on the island. Here is an unspoilt haven for those looking to escape and relax in the gorgeous sunshine. Laem Thian Laem Thian Koh Tao is pretty much as secluded as it gets on Koh Tao and due to the derelict resort thats here – has become quite a landmark on the island. This area makes for a great day out of seclusion in a beautiful location – if you enjoying trekking that is. Posts navigation SEARCH Looking for more?
Yaai Mae and Taa Toa Spirit Rocks Yaai Mae and Taa Toa Spirit Rocks is a place for people to show their respects and worship the rock spirits. A photo of Hin Taa Toh is often seen in the houses of local people where it is worshiped.
Mae Haad Beach Mae Haad Beach Koh Tao is where the main ferry pier is located. This is one of the busiest beaches on Koh Tao. Mae Haad is the main ‘town’ on the island and is well developed with resorts, shops, bars, restaurants, banks, internet cafe’s and scuba diving centres.
Sai Nuan Beach Sai Nuan Beach Koh Tao is actually 2 separate beaches – Known as Sai Nuan 1 and Sai Nuan 2. They are both picture postcard perfect beaches and can be located on the southwest corner of the island. Both beaches are quite small, with large boulders separating them.
Sairee Beach Sairee Beach Koh Tao is by far the longest of all beaches on the island at approximately 1.7km long. Also the most popular on Koh Tao. It is the main hub of the island and offers great nightlife and accommodation for all budgets.
Mango Bay Mango Bay Koh Tao or Ao Mamuang as it is also referred to, is located at the northern most tip of the island. The beach area is ideal for kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving. Boulder cliffs and jungle hillsides that merge down in to the clear waters.
Jansom Bay Jansom Bay Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful and private beaches you will find around the island. A stunning beach like no other. It offers spectacular views of the crystal clear waters and the surrounding scenery.
John Suwan Viewpoint John Suwan Viewpoint Koh Tao is located on the south of the island near Chalok Baan Kao Beach. From here continue south until you reach the Freedom Beach Resort. Just opposite the Freedom Beach Resort is a small trail that climbs up into the jungle.
Chalok Baan Kao Beach Chalok Baan Kao Beach Koh Tao is one of the most popular of beaches on Koh Tao and is in the southern part of the island. The third largest after Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Beach.
Tanote Bay Tanote Bay Koh Tao is on the central east coast of the Island and is probably the third most popular beach – although it still has a pretty laid back atmosphere. This is still a hidden gem of a beach!
Nang Yuan Beach A small stretch of white sand that’s set between the three islands of Koh Nang Yuan. The private islands sit elegantly off the north west coast of Koh Tao with clear blue waters lapping up both sides of the stunning beach.
Aow Leuk Beach Ao Leuk Beach Koh Tao is perfect for lazing the day away on the pristine white sand. There is a sandy bottom in the water making swimming very comfortable. It’s warm blue waters are full of marine life and the coral lined bay makes it fantastic for snorkelling.
Ao Hin Wong Bay Ao Hin Wong Bay Koh Tao is for those in search of hammock swinging peace and quiet set amongst stunning scenery and away from the parties and hordes of dive schools.
Shark Bay Shark Bay Koh Tao, Ao Thian or Thian Og Bay as it’s also known, is located in the south of the island and takes its name from the harmless Black Tip Reef Sharks that inhabit the waters here. The beach here blazes a trail in comparison with some of Koh Tao’s other beaches; the sheer appeal of azure waters and soft white sand is a joy to behold.
Wat Koh Tao The full name of Wat Koh Tao is Wat Koh Charoen Santi Dhamma. In 1977 a Thai buddhist monk named Ajhan Saung came to Koh Tao to become a ‘monastic resident. At that time there was no temple on Koh Tao.
Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Tao has to be by far one of the most popular view points on the island, and probably the most photographed too. Once you have been yourself to Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Koh Tao its clear to see why.
Freedom Beach Freedom Beach Koh Tao is one of the more popular secluded beach retreats on the island. Here is an unspoilt haven for those looking to escape and relax in the gorgeous sunshine.
Laem Thian Laem Thian Koh Tao is pretty much as secluded as it gets on Koh Tao and due to the derelict resort thats here – has become quite a landmark on the island. This area makes for a great day out of seclusion in a beautiful location – if you enjoying trekking that is.
