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Koh Phangan
Travelling about 45km to the south you will reach Koh Phangan, just
between Koh Tao & Samui and with Koh Yippon & Anthong Marine Park to
its west. With 167 kmē it is 2nd largest after Koh Samui in the
archipelago of 40 islands.
During the past it has been repeatetly visited by four of
Thailand's Kings, who left their royal signatures engraved in
rocks, which are worshipped by Thais until today.
Initially discovered by the backpacker crowd, Phangan became famous
for its worldwide acknowledged Full Moon parties, attracting
thousands of visitors every month.
However, if this kind of open-air techno music carnival is not your
cup of tea, it shouldn't stop you from checking out all the other
things the island has to offer.
The size of the island makes it easy to get away from any noise and
discover some beautiful remote beaches with relaxed people and
simple wooden huts. Also for the more upmarket clientel there is
plenty of luxurious resorts offering all amenities in natural
surroundigs.
Highrise is not allowed and the original beauty is widely preserved.
Rain forest covers still 80% of the island and its fantastic rock
formations invite to trekk & explore.
Koh Phangan provides all sorts of exciting outdoor activities
including exciting dive trips to the nearby Angthong National Marine
Park but also caters for the spiritual/health oriented with a
variety of retreats, healing & spiritual arts centres, meditation
schools & spas. Cuisines from every corner of the world will treat
you with their culinary delights and as mentioned before there is a
very lively party scene catering for every musical taste.
The island can be easily accessed from any port around, so be it
just for the monthly big rave or a few quiet island days, Koh
Phangan is well worth a visit.
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