Haad Yao travel guide for Koh Phangan
The beach at Haad Yao has long been a real hit with holidaymakers to the Thai Gulf. Only 15 minutes from Thongsala, travellers head to Haad Yao, or 'Long Bay' for the great sunsets and that unmistakable Phangan feeling.
Haad Yao is rightly considered one of Koh Phangan’s most beautiful beaches with its wide cove hemmed in by rocky outcrops at either end. The beach itself stretches for almost one kilometre and boasts gorgeous pearl-white sand. There is a good range of both budget and high-end accommodation with ever more backpacker joints upping their game to attract mid-range tourists.
 | Bungalows & resortsThere is no shortage of top quality accommodation on offer along Haad Yao's extensive beachfront with budget beach huts nestled amidst coconut trees and high-end resorts...more |  | Eating & drinkingHaad Yao is a long sweep of sand and there are quality eateries all down its length, with international fare mixing with traditional Thai dishes and a decent selection of chilled bars...more |
 | Services & amenitiesHaad Yao is a popular place for tourists to stay on Koh Phangan and so rightly has a full range or tourist amenities including scuba diving schools, tattoo parlours and rental shops...more |  | Activities & adventureThose wanting to get out and explore the real Koh Phangan will have no trouble from Haad Yao, with a range of travel agents offering tours and other operators providing numerous leisure activities...more |
Haad Yao guide - picturesque beach with awesome sunsets
The resort is well-equipped to keep the vast majority of tourists happy with a smattering of supermarkets, a snooker hall and lots of chilled viewpoint bars in which to sink a beer or three.
A little further up the coast one can find Haad Thian and Haad Kruad, which are secluded coves that lack the amenities of Haad Yao but boast lovely simple shacks right on the beach. The beautiful landscape, teeming coral reefs and overhanging jungle makes the area perfect for all holidaymakers to Koh Phangan. Haad Mae Haad and Koh Ma are just a little farther north and areal paradise on the edge of Koh Phangan's Marine Park.
Turtles can often be spotted here as well as small reef sharks and a kaeladscope of bright colourful fish. There are trekking paths through the nearby jungle including to impressive Wang Sai Waterfall. Songthaews ply the route or you can take longtail boasts around the nearby bays.
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