Every month during the full moon days, Koh Phangan island receives thousands of party-goers who’re dancing and drinking on beaches till early hours. For them, Haad Rin and Baan Tai areas are the best beaches. However, Haad Rin is just one of the Koh Phangan beaches that are on everyone’s mind. What happens when the party is not in season? Perhaps, you should check out our standard of the best beaches in Koh Phangan below!
Our pick of the best beaches in Koh Phangan includes Bottle Beach and Thong Nai Pan as the most beautiful beaches. We choose Haad Son and Haad Mae Haad as the best snorkeling beaches on Koh Phangan. While Malibu Beach, Than Sadet Beach, and Haad Tien are among the quiet beaches. Fortunately, most of the best beaches in Koh Phangan are just a short ride from one another on a scooter.
Koh Phangan most beautiful beaches
Bottle Beach is crowned with a spectacular setup of the most exclusive and beautiful Koh Phangan beaches we have come across. Everyone wants to swim at the Bottle Beach, seeing as the waters fan out from shallow to considerable depths in the relative distance. Besides the few rocks at the beach’s start, the sand is as fine and smooth as they come. Bottle Beach is almost impossible to reach by land – only by boat.
But it makes it even harder to reach nearby Thong Nai Pan beach. A hidden Thong Nai Pan is a palm tree-lined beach of gleaming, white powder sand, with black rock formations at both ends. Surrounded by mountains and rainforests, there is a hiking trail through them, leading to a waterfall and turquoise waters. If you want to try the most beautiful beaches in Koh Phangan, please book your private boat tour in advance so that you don’t miss out on this fantastic experience.
Koh Phangan snorkeling beaches
Haad Son is known by the name of ‘Secret Beach’ among locals. And that contributes to the alluring beauty and exotic nature of this relatively small snorkeling beach location. While you feel like you have the place to yourself on most days, it can get quite busy during the tourist months. The waters in Haad Son are crystal clear, making it one of the best beaches in Koh Phangan to go snorkeling off the beach.
Further north from Haad Son, another snorkeling beach awaits – Haad Mae Haad – a famed gateway to Koh Phangan’s mini-me island of Koh Ma. The shallow waters here allow even non-swimmers to have a great time. The snorkeling from the beach is sublime once you get further away from the shore. People in the quest for an adventure will love the fact that this beach is adjacent and close to Koh Ma – a tiny island that packs some fun of its own. Surrounded by reefs, Koh Ma is also a fantastic site for snorkeling.
Koh Phangan quiet beaches
The most relaxed place to stay on Koh Phangan island is the quiet beaches of Haad Salad and Haad Yao on the west coast. Head over there if you’d like to experience the authentic tropical island, secluded beaches, and avoid tourist crowds. This area is known for its colorful coral reefs and world-class snorkeling spots.
Those looking to explore more quiet beaches on Koh Phangan – a visit to Malibu beach is worth it. One of the things that put this beach on the map of the Koh Phangan best beaches is its ultimate combination of a small beach section with a generous donation of palm trees for shade, with clear turquoise waters and a dash of fine sand to match. Malibu Beach is an ideal take-off location for travelers wanting to take the boat tour to Bottle Beach.
Other best beaches in Koh Phangan
The list of Koh Phangan’s best beaches doesn’t end here. If you’re looking to explore off-the-beaten-path and find remote beaches, take a motorbike and head to the east coast to Than Sadet or Haad Tien. The entire cost is packed with wild beaches featuring powder-soft sand, turquoise waters, and colorful coral reefs, allowing for snorkeling just off the coast. Another secluded beach with white sand to top up the list is in the northern part of Koh Phangan – Chaloklum Beach.
