BEACHES

As a tropical paradise island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, the island serves as perfect from all the stress at home, here most may go relaxing on quiet white sand beaches or snorkeling and go for a dive not far from the small island of Ko Ma. But, as this island has so much more to experience than only being a famous party island, the island has also a quieter part, having the privacy of a bungalow resort with great beach scenery, spas and traditional massage and different other things to do. A enormous range of fishes and some fantastic coral reefs offering divers unrivalled adventures. Other day time activities now include kite surfing, ATV Off Road and fishing tours. To many tourists Fullmoon Party is the most interesting of the local happenings in the island. about 5.000 - 12.000 party hungry party guests coming to the island every month if only to enjoy the Fullmoon.

Koh Phangan was before a backpackers destination, by now a different type and a mixed range of visitors visits the island. One tought most of them have in common, visitors want to find a relaxed and interesting place. One exemption could be the Full moon party when the place changes into a dancefloor. Kohpangan has many popular activities one being snorkeling at most of Kohphangan beaches, one bay in particular is in the northeastern tip at Ko Maa. The south eastern part of Koh Panghan is the main party area including HadRin and the full moon party beach. Nearly all of the area around Had Rin is mountains making most of the beautiful sandy beaches unaccessable by road, the only way to get to them is by boat from Haad Rin.

There are loads of ways to get around the island, you can take a local taxi for a small amount of Baht,or you are experienced enough you can rent a motorbike or crossbike and drive around in your own adgenda. There is a wide range of Bungalows on Koh Phangan for every kind of budget, availible to book online provided by PhanganIsland.com. Simmilar to the neighbor island, Koh Phangan has enjoyed substantial year on year growth in visitor numbers also it is well know its own right for its monthly World famous Fullmoon Parties on Haad Rin . Because of its vibrant party scene some have dubbed Phangan the Ibiza of the east.

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