The beach in Ao Chaloklum is a wide strip of sand, long about 2.5 kilometers, here, in the center of a gulf, on coast there is a village with the same name, being the second main port in Koh Phangan. The central part of a gulf is in authority of several piers, army of fishing boats and that is suspicious - in an original sea smell which you either love, or hate. Basically in village there live fishermen, and trade in fish products dominates over all rest. From beach restaurants fine kinds on the sea mooring filled with colourful longtale boats and fishing courts because of which, water around of the central part of a gulf seems a little dark open, and pushes away from desire to be expiated. On both sides of village there are some fine pieces of a beach, suitable for rest and sailing, is especial during a season of high water from December till March, but during lower ebb-tide periods, bathing here is not absolutely convenient and if you search for good places for sailing, you quite will accept bays Had Khom located by a number and Had Thong Lang. But east and western coastal waters, have much more the best color of beaches and water conditions.
Because of northern arrangement on island, the beach not quite approaches for contemplation of sunsets, only eastern part.
The western coast very silent and rather fine, covered in any weather provides with set of the shady trees covering a snow-white sandy beach, and an offshorebreakwater a silent sea smooth surface.
Sand in this area of a gulf white and very fine, than on other beaches of island. The best beach what to luxuriate on sand to you - not find. Here right on bech is a fine restaurant offering Thai and international cuisine.
The sea can be changes enough , is especial at the strong winds suddenly rushing to gulf of Siam and changing the direction, stops on mountains in the middle of island.
The most part of a coral reef, in the basic part of a gulf, was lost because of intensive fishing. But waves quite approach for employment by surfing.
In the east, a beach too not bad in spite of the fact that at coast parking much fish boats. Here again you will find the majority of resorts, and as various bungalows and coastal restaurants of seafoods + numerous bars.
To the south from village the Chinese monastery is located, and on road to Thong Sala it is possible to find out the beautiful temple executed in colourful Chinese architecture, and with several statues of Buddhas.
Northern part of island, has snow-white beaches and clear coastal waters. Last years steady tourist development, has brought the big assortment of resorts on these coast, starting from simple and not striking bungalows, to more most experienced hotels following a rule - " it is better less, yes it is better ", is similar Mandalai Hotel located in the central part of Chaloklum....
Beach restaurants - the main agenda in this part of island. Haad Mae Had can offer some establishments " directly on sand " while next Chaloklum has street of snackbars facing to the sea.
Restaurants of seafoods dominate over this part of island, with superficial knowledge of Italian, the Dutch and English menu set in resorts and independent places.
Certainly the north of island not a place for shopping, nevertheless Chaloklum and Haad Mae Had the basic goods for having a rest, suntan lotion, groceries and beach accessories but for anything more specialist such as handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs you'll have to head down the road to Thongsala and its myriad of markets, shops and boutiques..
Ao Chaloklum, not Haad Rin beach is the place to go on the island if you're looking for nightlife per se, but if you can settle for a quiet evening out chatting in peaceful surroundings there are a few places to try out in the Haad Mae Haad/Chaloklum bay.
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