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Attractions Beaches
Klong Dao, Lanta Island
This beach is the most populous of those offered on Lanta,
with several bungalows at very reasonable prices.
Located 2 km from the Saladan pier, this beach offers visitors
clean, sparkling sand, tepid, translucent waters, and excellent
views of the surrounding areas.
Recreational activities are limited, but there is plenty
of sand and sun to go around, making this a wonderfully
relaxing and stress-free vacation spot.
Phra Ae, Lanta Island
At the northern end of Lanta, this beach is known for
its fine sand and quickly shelving coastline.
Where to stay: Accommodation at Phra Ae are extremely affordable,
and the food is sumptious. Like most of the beaches on Lanta
Island, recreational activities are few and far between.
Kaw Kwang Beach, Lanta Island
Kaw 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 Kaong Beach, Lanta Island
This beach, 2 km south of Phra Ae, is extremely peaceful,
and has excellent accommodation at bargain prices.
Although the food is not quite as good as at Phra Ae, the
beaches are isolated, tranquil and serene.
Klong Nin, Lanta Island
Like nearly all the beaches on Lanta, Klong Nin is isolated
and quiet. Fine, sandy beaches are essentially all one will
encounter here, and the accommodations are adequate.
Again, this is not the place to go if you want to go jet-skiing
or para-sailing, but perfect if you want to read a book on
a beautiful beach.
Kantiang, Lanta Island
Towards the southern tip of the island, Kantiang beach is
one of the most beautiful on Koh Lanta.
Although accommodations are only average, the sparkling sands
and iridescent aquamarine waters more than compensate.
There is also excellent snorkeling available in the surrounding
area.
Klong Jark, Lanta Island
This is the southernmost beach on Lanta, and although
rather average by most standards, the proximity to completely
deserted Mai Phai beach, and the national park make this
a good place to stay. Also, there is a small waterfall and
a lagoon nearby.
Attractions Islands
Taleng Beng Island
This island is in some ways a smaller version of Phi Phi
Ley; made of Limestone, honeycombed with caves, inhabited
by the same swifts whose nests are made into soup. Small
beaches and caves appear where the tide ebbs.
Hah Island
A group of five islands. Hai Yai island has a field of grass
on its ridgeline. Another island resembles in shape a sailboat;
one has water that passes from one side to another beneath
it. There are some corals in shallow waters.
Ngai Island
A fine sandy beach and coral reef run down the east side
of this island. It is perfect for diving. Regular ferries
and charter craft are available from Pak Meng Beach in Trang
Province.
Rok Nai Island
is composed largely of formidable cliffs. On the east side
are a fine sandy beach and coral gardens growing around
sea rocks. On the northern side are San Jao Bay and Tohng
Bay.
Rok Nok Island
The southeast and southern ends of this island have fine
sand beaches and shallow water corals. Also not to be missed
are Man Sai Bay and Talu beach. Transport to the island
is via charter from either Pak Meng Beach in Trang Province
or from Lanta Yai Island. There are tents for rent, contact
Lanta National Park Tel.: +66 (075) 629018-9.
Hin Dang
This submerged open water reef in the Andaman features a
multiplicity of colorful corals to attract serious scuba
divers.
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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