All the Beaches in Ko Lanta are Perfect for Watching the Sunset

Ko Lanta Yai is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand, between the Phi Phi Islands and the mainland. They are politically part of Krabi Province, most of which is on the mainland. Measuring 30 km long and 6km wide, the island forms part of the Ko Lanta archipelago, which covers an area of 180 km². The area was designated as Park of Thailand in 1990. All the beaches in Ko Lanta are on the west coast - perfect for watching the sunset. Even during the peak season they are never crowded, which can come as a pleasant surprise when arriving from the far busier beaches of Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi or Phuket.

Ko Lanta - Northern Beaches

The northern beaches - Kaw Kwang, Klong Dao, and Phra Ae (Long Beach) - are all long, unblemished stretches of white sand and turquoise water, with the best conditions for swimming. As they are the closest to Saladan, the main entry point to the island, they also have the best (most developed) facilities, with a large choice of shops, dive schools, restaurants, bakeries and bars.

Kaw Kwang and Klong Dao have very gently sloping sand and are thus popular with families - especially those with small children. Most of the resorts on these beaches have swimming pools, which also makes them attractive to the package holiday tourists. As you approach the southern tip of Klong Dao, around Holiday Villa, the beach gets quite rocky.

Ko Lanta - Beaches in the Middle of the Island

The beaches in the middle of Ko Lanta - Klong Kong, the rocky Klong Tob and Klong Nin - are less spectacular, but nonetheless nice places to relax and swim. Klong Kong is probably the best value beach on the island, with a large concentration of cheap bungalows - although for some reason it does not enjoy the same backpacker vibe of Klong Nin further south of Thailand.

Klong Tob is largely undeveloped, as it is mainly shingle with some sand and large rocks near Moonlight Bay Resort. This beach is used as a harbour by local fisherman.

Klong Nin is a long, steeply shelving sandy beach (the sand was pushed even higher by the tsunami) with rocks at either end. The waves can be quite high, which is good for splashing around, but it is not advised to swim far out unless you are a strong swimmer. It has the highest concentration of ‘backpacker’ style bungalows and bars, all accessible on foot along the beach.

Ko Lanta - Southern Beaches

South of Klong Nin beach, the landscape takes on a more rugged character and the stunning Ba-Kantiang Bay, Klong Jak, Ao Nui and Bamboo Bay are highly recommended for those who like their beaches on the wild side.

If you stay on these beaches, it almost feels like a different island. You will be much more more isolated - the package crowds do not tend to venture down here. Unless you are staying in one of the handful of luxury resorts, there will not be much in the way of choice of food and drink, although every bungalow operation will have its own beach bar close by.

Source from: www.lanta-islands.com