Beaches of Koh Phangan

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Secluded little beach with crystal-clear water and few crowds.

Remote north-coast cove reachable by boat or jungle trail — quiet, unspoilt and swimmable.

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Northern fishing-village bay with fresh seafood, calm water and a laid-back harbour feel.

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Serene, hard-to-reach east-coast beach near the Than Sadet river mouth.

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The island's most famous beach and home of the Full Moon Party; buzzing bars by night, wide sand by day.

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Palm-fringed, calm east-coast beach popular for swimming and wellness stays.

Long stretch of white sand on the west coast with calm, clear water and great swimming.

Secluded east-coast bay reached by boat or trail, near the Sanctuary retreat.

Quiet west-coast beach and sandbank with wide-open sunset views.

Small, quiet northwest beach that lives up to its name.

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Northwest beach with a natural sandbank you can walk across to Ko Ma island — top snorkeling and sunsets.

Cross 50M of rocks @ the south end of Mae Haad main beach to find a 100M of beautiful private beach.

Broad, shallow northern beach with soft sand — good for families and long walks.

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Tucked-away cove with a quiet, yoga-and-relaxation vibe.

Sheltered northwest bay with soft sand, snorkeling off the rocks and easygoing beach bars.

Clothing-optional beach with clear water and a decent snorkeling reef.

Heart of the island's yoga and wellness scene, with mellow west-coast sunsets.

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The smaller, prettier northeast twin bay, backed by hills and boutique resorts.

The larger of the two Thong Nai Pan bays in the northeast — relaxed, scenic and family-friendly.

Remote beach hemmed by jungle and boulders on the wild east coast.

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