A wide curving white sandy beach lined with palm trees and sloping down to the blue sea is everyone’s idea of a perfect tropical beach. Discovered twenty years ago, the popularity of Thong Nai Pan Noi or the small beach, part of a twin cove located on the north east part of Koh Phangan Island, is not only because it is the ideal tropical beach but is also free of crowds and as such has a relaxed ambience. This white sandy beach highlighted by a green densely forested mountain backdrop gives an impression of primeval isolation. All these years access to the beach was through a rutted dirt road and alternatively from the sea by boat. This preserved its pristine condition which has lasted to this day.
With a deep bay swimming and sunbathing are the preferred activities here while body surfing is a possibility if you can catch a decent wave. Kayaking or taking a boat around the rocky headlands is also an interesting option. However there is very little marine life as there is no coral reef off the island. A place where a stream enters the sea in the northern part of the beach is an interesting location to spend some time. Visitors can also clamber around the easily accessible hillside for really gorgeous views of the sea, the beach and the surrounding countryside or take a walk to the Thong Nai Pan Yai beach which is just a couple of minutes away. As the sea is accessible all year visitors are around during all seasons. The small village of bars and restaurants, some run by expats who have fallen in love with the areas and have decided to stay, creates an interesting buzz making it a more happening place than its sister beach. Here a choice ranging from excellent Thai food to varied international dishes and pizza is available for the hungry. For visitors interested in staying a little longer to savour the beauty of the area, there are several options in accommodation ranging from high end resorts to thatched beach huts.
With an idyllic setting right on one of the most beautiful beaches, Rasananda Phangan Island Resort & Spa Thailand, offers guests a series of comfortable, beautifully laid out contemporary villas and suites with plunge pools and a host of other amenities to enjoy an undisturbed relaxing and romantic beach vacation. Guests can while away their days swimming in crystal clear blue waters, lying on a white sandy beach or taking trips around the island and come back to one of the best Koh Phangan resorts to enjoy its many excellent guest facilities. Recharge your energies at one of the most romantic Koh Phangan hotels with a vacation to remember.
