If you choose to holidays in Thailand Chonburi province, then do not waste your time on the dirty Pattaya beaches, for swimming it is better to visit the best beaches on Ko Lan island with white sand and clear water! There are ferries from the Pattaya side of the island but if you want to sail a distance of 7.5 km, you can easily get a speedboat to Ko Lan. You can buy tickets for water transportation on the website of 12 Go Asia.
The main advantage of a beach holiday on Ko Lan is the cleanliness of the sea, which does not shine in the city of Pattaya. Among the many islands in the vicinity of this resort, Ko Lan Island is the largest, so there is enough beaches for every taste and color.
The white sandy beaches of Ko Lan Island are framed by palm trees, coral reefs literally teeming with exotic life. The whole range of beach activities are on offer, so you’re bound to make it a memorable holiday.
Ko Lana map with beaches
From among the island’s many beaches, there are both the undoubted leaders in popularity and those little known to the tourist community, but still beautiful, having something that other beaches don’t have.
Tien Beach on Ko Lan Island
Tien Beach on Ko Lan is the gathering place for the biggest and busiest hangout. It is about half a kilometer long. Here you can rent not only a sun lounger or tent, but also a bungalow. On the beach Tien (Tien Beach) you can find any of the usual attractions – riding “bananas”, paragliding, you can go snorkeling. The only disadvantage is a large number of boats, blocking the view of the sea.
Samaye Beach on Ko Lan Island
Samae beach on Ko Lan is the most Europeanized, it is slightly smaller than Thien, only three hundred meters long. The swimming place there is fenced with tents and nets. On the one hand, it’s good – guaranteed don’t step on the sea urchin. On the other hand – a boring European beach without exoticism, no more. To find a free sun lounger is a big problem. But there are several restaurants and a large variety of water attractions at Samae Beach.
Monkey Beach on Ko Lan Island
There is a monkey beach on the south island of Ko Lan. It is a paradise for lovers of relaxation. It is also called Monkey Beach because you can see monkeys there. It is 300 meters long. For swimming it is not too suitable – a lot of coral reefs. But those who want to admire the marine fauna will be delighted. For sun loungers there are no queues, you can eat at several restaurants located here. Also on this beach you can meet nudists, read more about this in the article about nudist beaches of Thailand.
Tawaen Beach on Ko Lan Island
If you want to feel at home, go to Tawaen Beach. In recent years it is very popular among our compatriots. Rest here is the most “incendiary”, almost like in Pattaya. From the underwater world of the Gulf of Thailand tourists do not protect (take along rubber slippers, so as not to spoil your vacation). On the shore – a few restaurants and cafes. There are a lot of water attractions.
Ta Yai Beach on Ko Lan Island
Ta Yai Beach is a place for a romantic vacation. It is very small and not crowded at all. A cozy cafe on the beach and the azure sea. For lovers – the place better not to find. In my opinion, this is the best beach on Ko Lan Island!
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