Koh Phangan Beaches

Haad Leela

Haad Leela (Haad Sarikantang)

(Haad Sarikantang)
Travelers seeking a beach that offers a little bit of everything will be truly satisfied when they discover this coconut lined stretch of white sandy beach. A relaxed atmosphere and a great social scene await you. Only a 10 minute walk from Haad Rin.

Chaloklum

When the tides are high in Dec to Mar Chaloklum provides good swimming in many parts of its two and a half km beach. Beautiful stretches of beach can be found on either side of Ao Chaloklum.

Thong Nai Pan

Thong Nai Pan Beach

Only accessible by a jungle road or by boat, a double crescent bay with a gently sloping beach surrounded by swaying palms. Adults will find great nightlife at Funky Buddha, Game Bar, Dive Bar and Flip Flop Bar.

Bottle Beach

Only accessible by boat or trekking through the jungle trail this fine white sandy beach is perfect for people who want to get away from it all. Enclosed by granite rocks making it great for swimming and snorkeling. Just be wary of the weather, as the boats can only travel in good weather.

Baan Tai

This beach offers great views of the sunset over the long stretches of white sands running from Thong Sala down to Baan Khai.

Mae Haad & Koh Ma

Mae Haad & Koh Ma Beach

Mae Haad Beach and the tiny island Koh Ma is located on the northwest tip of Koh Phangan. In low tide a sand bar connects them both. The months of December through March are the best times to visit as the rest of the year the tides are too low for swimming. Mae Haad provides a long stretch of beach with views of sunsets over Koh Ma.

Haad Rin

Haad Rin Beach

Located at the SE point of the island you find two beaches, Haad Rin sunset and Haad Rin sunrise. Both these beaches are beautiful with fine white sand, crystal clear waters and a jungle backdrop. Haad Rin sunset is the quieter beach with shallow corals with Haad Rin sunrise being the more beautiful with many restaurants and bars.

Haad Salad

A beautiful and secluded beach known by the Thais as an old place for pirates who came here to hide out until their ships were full of booty until moving off to trade. In the high tidal season of Nov to Apr Haad Salad provides good swimming and a reef of 150 meters just offshore.

Haad Yao

Said to be one if the prettiest beaches on Koh Phangan with stretches of white sand and a good drop off for swimming. Both ends of the beach have good corals off the rocks. If you are looking for a postcard view this is the beach for you.

Haad Son

Haad Son Beach

This very laid back beach attracts many families as the beach is perfect for young children. Even during the low season the beaches are still excellent for swimming.

Than Sadet

Here the famous Than Sadet River meanders down the mountainside though the dense jungle and exits into the sea. White sand and crystal clear blue water make this a perfect place to relax far from the crowd. The neighboring smaller beach of Thong Reng boasts clear waters and a unique rustic feel of the old Koh Phangan.

Haad Yuan

Haad Yuan Beach

A secluded beach, accessible only by boat or by trekking through the jungle. Swimming here is possible for most of the year. With its white sandy beach an ideal place for families.