CAPE JE TA KANG IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

CAPE JE TA KANG IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND
       A small cape on the west, sandwiched between tow beaches. It's a very secluded area with and original island' feel to it with its quiet and laid back atmosphere. The one resort here is a small, family run place with simple bungalows and restaurant. This is a great hideaway if you want somewhere peaceful.
    The cape is a very good snorkelling point and good tip is to swim around it from one beach to the other as you might see some interesting fish such as-the harlequin sweetlips, or the orange spine unicorn fish. Turtles are also known to sometimes visit here...Koh Tao Perfect Blog

Road access: A very steep concrete road. Walk here from Jansom Bay in the north, or from Chalok Baan Kao Bay in the south.

   

JUNE JUEA BEACH KOH TAO ISLAND

JUNE JUEA BEACH KOH TAO ISLAND 

     A REMOTE BAY WITH A SMALL PLEASANT BEACH ON THE NORTH SIDE WHICH IS WELL KNOWN AS THE BEST PLACE FOR A SUNSET VIEW.

     There are a few resorts here, two small original family run bungalow resorts and a newly opened luxury hotels. Ther bay can be accessed via a very steep concrete road, or you can reach it walking twenty minutes along the shore from Chalok Baan Kao and Saan Jao Beach....Koh Tao Perfect Blog

SAAN JAO BEACH IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

SAAN JAO BEACH IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

   This small beach is on the west end of Chalok Baan Kao Bay and is a good place to view Chalok Baan Kao Bay and Hin Taa Toh. A real getaway from it all beach, it is easily accessed from Chalok Baan Kao Bay - just a ten minute walk. The walk there reflects the local fishing lifestyle. View Point Rock, an amazing snorkelling spot, is located here and well worth a visit....Koh Tao Perfect Blog

CHALOK BAAN KAO BAY IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

CHALOK BAAN KAO BAY IN KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

    LOCATED IN THE SOUTH. THIS IS THE THIRD LARGEST BEACH ON THE ISLAND.

    It's a small town where you will find various dive centres, restaurants, bars, clinics and travel agencies. There's also a pharmacy and a 7-Eleven. The bay looks out to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and the Ang Thon Marine National Park. Hin Taa Toh, a well known landmark on the island can bee seen on the cape on the east side. The beach here slopes down gently into shallow water so it's ideal for families with children. Overall, this ares is a good place to stay if you want somewhere quiet but still near local conveniences...Koh Tao Perfect Blog

Road access : A good concrete road all the way.

Freedom Beach on Koh Tao Thailand island

 Freedom Beach on Koh Tao Thailand island

Freedom Beach on Koh Tao Thailand Island

   "FREEDOM BEACH IS THE MOST POPULAR SMALL BEACH ON THE SOUTH COAST"

   It's very quiet and private beach with no buildings apart from one wooden restaurant to the side. The beach itself has fine white sand and is fairly shaded with Pemphis acidula trees, so it's a great place to relax with your favourite book or to sunbathe. It is a scenic place and the water is often crystal clear. so a wonderful sprt for swimming and snorkelling. There is a shallow coral reef not too far out and you can see Hin Taa Toh standing out on the cape. Although its private beach owned by Freedom Beach Resort, they have opened it to the public. Please observe the rules. Don't forget to visit the amazing mountaintop John-Suwan viewpoint nearby...Koh Tao Perfect Blog

Road access : Rough concrete road. Beach rules: No food and drinks brought to the beach. No access at night. No fishing.

THIAN OG BAY of SHARK BAY ON KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

THIAN OG BAY of SHARK BAY ON KOH TAO THAILAND ISLAND

   A private bay with a beautiful beach of fine white sand. It is shaded by Pemphis Acidula. called "Thian" trees by the locals, and this is how the bay got its name. Visitors are welcome and can access the bay by the entrance at the back of the resort. it is a quiet place to come and relax. Thian Og is also known as "Shark Bay" due to the many blacktip reef sharks that visit. Just snorkel 10-15 minutes out to the middle of the bay to see them....Koh Tao perfect blog

Road access: A concrete road with a short dirt track at the beginning.

Suggest: Hin Taa Toh (also known as "Buddha Rock"

  These are tow large boulder fommations lacated at the cape on the east side of Chalok Baan Kao Bay. Hing Taa Toh is a group of boulders creating and almost human-like shape and resembles a male in a sitting position. 
  Hin Yaai Mae is the female, both are believed to be spirit rocks' and are interested with respect by the local popularion and are famous Koh Tao landmarks. A photo of Hin Taa Toh is often seen in the houses of local people where it is revered and worshiped.

SAI DAENG BEACH (KOH TAO)

SAI DAENG BEACH (KOH TAO)

  A VERY QUIET, OUT OF THE WAY BEACH WITH A WELL PRESERVED CORAL REEF.

    It has a great view of Shark Island and is a good place to see the "Golden Shark Island" phenomenon which occasionally happens just before sunset depending on weather conditions and cloud cover. The roads to this beach have been blocked, so visitors must pass through the resort here to access it. Visitors are welcome and there is no charge. From here you can also get to another secluded bay called HIN NGAM on the east side of SAI DAENG BEACH. This bay is a rocky cliff covered with grasses and scrubby undergrowth. Snorkelling here is also very good with giant boulders along the coast making interestin fromations underwater....Koh Tao Perfect blog

Road access: Good condition concrete road, but steep at the end.

SHARK ISLAND (Gong Sai Daeng) at KOH TAO Thailand island

SHARK ISLAND (Gong Sai Daeng) at KOH TAO Thailand island
    Shark island or Gong Sai Daeng is a small isle 800 metres south of Koh Tao island boasting excellent snorkelling, particularly around the northeast point where shallow water can be found. The Shark island is steeper elsewhere, the water deeper, so it's also ideal for diving. Take a boat to get here, or rent a kayak from Sai Daeng Beach, it only takes about 15 minutes, but be aware of strong currents in the channel between the islands...Koh Tao Perfect Blog

SHARK ISLAND (Gong Sai Daeng) at KOH TAO Thailand island (2)

SHARK ISLAND (Gong Sai Daeng) at KOH TAO Thailand island (3)