BEACHES

One exemption from the otherwise relaxing and quite island is the Full moon party when Haad Rin East Side changes into a dance floor made of sand. If you don't want to participate or very loud music, don't worry on Kohphangan are various unspoiled beaches, that are easy to reach like mountains, National Parks and mountains. Kohphangan is a amazing paradise with a lot of shaddy palms and bright turquoise waters. Whatever it is you are looking for, on the island is something for everyone. Ko Pha Ngan offers more than 250 resorts and guesthouses to choose from, with a broad range of cheap 90 Thai Baht a day bamboo shack and having no private bathroom to luxury fully serviced palace with private swimming pool.

A huge range of marine life and some fantastic coral reefs offer divers a unique experience. Other activities now include kayaking, Elephant Riding and Jungle Treks. There are many ways to see the island, you can hire a taxi cab for a small amount of money,or you are experienced enough you can rent a motor car or bicycle and drive around in your own time. If you like to eat then Koh Phangan has to offer many different styles of restaurants, bars and cafes offering Thai, International, Danish, English and Mediterranean dishes, something to suit everyone. And of course a large selection of fresh seafood that is locally caught.

A lot of people have in mind that Koh Phangan is only a place for budget traveler or young people mainly visiting the island because of the Fullmoon Party at Had Rin beach. But this is not so small and Fullmoon is just a small isolated part of it. If you a searching a at a quite beach, please have a look at Haad Thien (west) a secluded and small bay with just one resort. The south eastern part of Kohpangan is the main party area including HadRin and the fullmoon party beach. Nearly all of the area around HaadRin is mountainious making most of the beautiful fine white beaches unable to reach by road, the only way to get to them is by longtail boat from HaadRin.