Koh Lanta, Thailand

Klong Dao Beach has the best choice of restaurants and bars, and service closest to western or international standards and expectations. Further South you fine less quality sands and accomodations.

Klong Dao Beach is the first beach from Ban Saladan heading south. ... The road off Klong Dao beach runs the way to Ban Saladan has a many small super markets, bars, resturants, and snooker halls.

Klong Dao Beach is Ko Lanta's most popular white sand beach with the island's highest concentration of resorts and hotels. It's located at the northern most end of island so it's the closest beach to Ban Saladan Village.
A U-shaped bay with over 3 km of white powdery sand was the first beach on the island to welcome tourists. Its calm waters make it especially safe and enjoyable for children.

Klong Dao Beach is famous for technicolor sunsets that feature Koh Phi Phi Islands in the background.

BEACHES on KO LANTA & ISLAND near Ko LANTA
?Ao Kan Tiang Bay
?Ao Khlong Chak Bay
?Ao Mai Phai Bay of Ko Lanta
?Ao Nui Bay of Ko Lanta
?Hat Khlong Dao Beach or Hat LoBara
?Hat Khlong Hin Beach
?Hat Khlong Khong Beach
?Hat Khlong Nin Beach
?Hat Kho Kwang Beach
?Hat Phra Ae Beach
?Hat Thung ThaLe Beach
?Hat Yao Beach of Ko Lanta
?Ko Bubu Island
?Ko Klang Island of Ko Lanta
?Ko Lek Island of Ko Lanta
?Laem Kho Kwang Cape of Ko Lanta
?Laem Yung Cape of Ko Lanta

Koh Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi. Koh Lanta Yai is full of tourist facilities while Koh Lanta Noi is the location of the district office and flat swamps.

All beaches on Koh Lanta Yai located on the west coast. Koh Lanta beaches include Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong, Khlong Nin and Ba Kan Tiang get to all can and be reached by road.

Sala Dan Pier in the north is where tour operators, shops and banks are situated. At the south end of the island is the headquarters of Mu Koh Lanta National Park which offer a camping ground and beautiful views and the Ko Lanta lighthouse.

Travelling to the east of the island, visitors can see an old community of Koh Lanta sea gypsy villagers. Some guesthouses are available but not recommended. Motorbikes can be rented from local lanta folk then you explore the island and get weird looks from natives.