Haad Yao Beach Overview
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Koh Phangan Beaches Guide
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Breathtaking sea views and offers more than enough space, created Haad Yao "perfect" beach. If you are looking for what to do and see on the island - Had Yao beach is exactly what you need. Tranquil and calm, the pretty white sands of Haad Yao beckon most people by day, but if you're seeking more than sunbathing on a perfect beach, there are other options such as snorkeling at the south end of the beach.
The area around Haad Yao is quite mountainous and there are many mountain trails and thorny paths to travel from one beach to another. There aren't any waves from November to April (NE monsoon) and the emerald water is crystal clear and calm, and most of the time swimming is perfectly safe on Haad Yao beach. |
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How to Get to Haad Yao (LOng) Beach |
Many resorts offer free pick up/drop off so it makes sense to enquire when making a booking. From Thong Sala: Located in the north of the island, Haad Salad is a 30 minutes by taxi (150 Bath/per) or ride by motorbike. Around Haad Salad you can rent a motorbike or car.
There are three ways to ride Haad Yao beach:
- from Thonsala along Koh Phangan west coast. This way is more tiresome;
- via Ao Chaloklum and Haad Salad beach - too long;
- the road starts from Thong Sala's Tesco Lotus. Follow the road and turn left at T-intersection to Sri Thanu village. Next T-junction (with fresh fruit market and 7-eleven) turn right
and continue straight,
and in 10 min you'll reach Haad Yao. This easy way is the
more free traffic
and the most short.
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Haad Yao Beach Facilities |
There are no public toilets on Haad Yao beach but the many beachfront hotels and restaurants have facilities, including sunbeds for use by their guests.
At the top and center of the beach, there're a shaded places, perfect for hammocks, beach towels and Thai massage. |
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For beach side eating, Haad Yao beach has a few small charming beachfront restaurants, each serving up Thai food, seafood and Western favourites at reasonable prices. A good pace to try something different or discover some Thai dishes you might never see on a menu.
Later in the evening, some more sophisticated restaurants have freshly barbecued seafood, and if you're looking for a dinner under the stars that's a bit more stylish, try the restaurants at Long Bay resort or Haad Yao Bayview Resort.
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Haad Yao Beach Activities |
A huge sala (open sided building or roof on stilts) has been built at the top of the beach, just south of Haad Yao Bayview Resort & Spa, for an army of masseuses to ply their trade. A Thai massage costs around 300 Baht, other kinds of massage and reflexology are also available at few places of the beach, high recommended beachfront massage sala at Silver Beach resort.
Recently, at Baan Haad Yao Villa's opend Fish spa.
If you can enjoy long walks, volleyball and and kayaks can also be used for exploring. Scuba Diving enthusiasts and students are welcome in Haad Yao Divers is located two steps from the beach. There's a big corall reef at the center of the bay with rather good snorkeling around it. |
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The sea area around Haad Yao beach is good place for fishing. Locals fishermans will be happy to show you the best fishing spots. You can find fishing tours advertised in Haad Yao as well as in the main town of Thongsala...
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Fitness & Yoga in Haad Yao |
This is the modern, well-equipped fitness center with new equipmenton and sport-bar with healthy drinks, located in the northen end of the beach near the main road - everything has been designed for serious work.
Also you can find yoga classes here. Yoga is no stranger to Koh Phangan island; in fact many find it the perfect place to practice and even learn here. The Yoga classes take place at 09:00, tue-sun. |
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Beach Vendors |
The beach vendors found on Haad Yao beach are polite folk who smile broadly as they hawk their wares. If you don't wish to look a polite 'Mai-Au (no thank you)' is all that's required to ensure they pass you by, however the ice cream sellers are usually most welcome.
If you do stop a vendor please remember that you're not obliged to buy anything! Also, don't forget to bargain the original price down – they expect you to: and most importantly, smile! |
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Hotels Right on The Beach |
- Haad Yao Bayview Resort & Spa
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Haad Yao beach has developed in recent years in harmony with the environment preserving its natural luster attractive in this paradise part of the island many travelers. Because of its long-standing popularity, Haad Yao beach was transformed so that it was possible to attract both rich and budget holiday-makers, especially in high season is from december to april and july-august.
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