NORTHWEST KOH PHANGAN
The Northwest coast of Koh Phangan Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches, fringing coral reefs and excellent sunset views. The best snorkeling and dive spots of the island can be found in this area. It is an ideal place for families and couples.
If you like relaxing at the beach, snorkelling and romantic dining then this is the area for you.
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The area is very easy accessible by 3 different cemented roads from Thong Sala. One road leads you along the coast to Wok Tum, Hin Kong, Srithanu, Haad Chao Phao and Haad Yao. The other one is a bit more inland and leads you along the hospital, Haad Salad, Haad Mae Haad to Chaloklum. The third road leads you along the police station, Ban Madua Wan, Phaeng Waterfall and Paradise Waterfall to Chaloklum.
Almost all villages in this part of Koh Phangan have all necessary facilities like mini marts, internet shops, motorbike rental, massage, tattoo shops and places where you can rent diving/snorkelling equipment. If you want to go out for food or a drink there are plenty of small restaurants and bars offering all kinds of food and drinks and a great view on the sunset.
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VILLAGES
Ao Sri Thanu (or Seethanu) is a small fisherman village 10 minutes drive from Thong Sala. The beach consists of a long, unshaded strip of sand with a little fishing port at one end. Haad Chao Phao is a nice, small and quiet bay with a few nice places to stay.
The popular beach of Haad Yao (‘long beach’) is often described as one of the prettiest beaches of Koh Phangan due to its long stretch of fine white sand, shady coconut trees and most of all amazing sunsets. It is probably the most lively beach in this area.
The beaches of Haad Salad (which means "Pirate Beach") and Haad Mae Haad are well known for their excellent coral reefs. Haad Salad is a very nice and quiet bay with some very good accommodation. It is located on the road from Thong Sala to Mae Haad. There are a couple of nice places to stay. Mae Haad is located on the Northwestern tip of the island. It is a quiet and relaxed beach with mainly low budget accommodation. Just across the beach lies the tiny island of Koh Ma, the number one snorkeling spot of the island.
Chaloklum (or Chaloklam), a 20 minutes drive from Thong Sala, is the island's major fishing village. From Chaloklum it is possible to take a longtailboat to Bottle Beach and Thong Nai Pan (see North East).
NIGHTLIFE, BARS AND RESTAURANTS
In every village you can find a variety of little bars and restaurants. We will mention a few long runners or places we got recommendations for from our customers. It is impossible to give a complete overview here so for up to date information we recommend you to ask your resort or use one of the free guide books that are available everywhere.
Chaloklum is a fisherman village and has a handful of good Thai seafood restaurants. This is the ideal place to eat fresh seafood. Sheesha Bar is a trendy lounge bar and restaurant offering all kinds of food, wines and champagne. You can also smoke an original sheesha waterpipe with your friends.
Haad Salad has a few small beach bars. In the Reggae Bar occasionally a party takes place with house, electronica, reggae and drum & bass.
In Haad Yao some resorts and restaurants have nice places to sit on the beach at night. On the most southern point of the beach you will find Eagle Bar & Restaurant which is open from 12 pm till late and offers nice food and occasionally organizes a party. In Haad Yao town there are also a few bars and restaurants. Kop’s Restaurant offers really great food. The Apple Bar regularly does a party with funky house, the Magic Bar organizes pre full moon parties with live dj's playing house. On regular evenings it is nice to sit there, have a drink or play some pool. The Life Club has a very nice rooftop chill out terrace, in the Rasta Bar you can listen to reggae grooves in a mellow atmosphere and in the Apache Bar they occasionally organize a party. JuJu Bar behind the northern part of the beach plays funk, soul, jazz and hiphop.
Haad Chao Phao has a couple of restaurants and bars. La Dolce Vita Ristorante and Lounge Bar is located on the beach of Haad Chao Phao and is under Italian management. Here you can enjoy original Italian and Thai cuisine, accompanied by a selection of good wines. Village Green is located on the main street. The place is under English management and has a nice restaurant with good meals. At the southern end of the bay you’ll find the Pirate’s Bar, a bar surrounded by rock cliffs. Once a month, usually 3 days before full moon, the Moon Set Party is being held here, playing trance and hardhouse.
Sri Thanu als spelled as Seethanu or Si Thanu has a few good restaurants. Fellini is a small Italian restaurant offering homemade pasta and traditional pizza from a stone oven. Peppercorn Restaurant offers steaks, salads and vegetarian food prepared by a german chef. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Hin Kong is a small village between Wok Tum and Srithanu. The Jam has live music every Saturday on the beach. At JJ’s you can chill out all day, play free pool and watch the boats pass by while the sun sets. They offer Thai food as well as hot dogs, schnitzel, sausage and mash and draft beer.
In Wok Tum near Thong Sala you will find the Amsterdam Bar which is set on a mountain with great sunset views. They usually organize a party 2 days before the Full Moon.
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