PHANGAN ISLAND
As a popular paradise island not far from Samui and Koh Tao, Phangan is real getaway place, where one can enjoy relaxing on quiet white sand beaches or enjoy the under water world of Phangan and go for a dive not far from the island of Koh Ma.
Fullmoon took place for the first time with a not many backpackers raving on Haad Rin East Side in the late 80's. They danced in the shining moon and more a more people turned up every party. Nowadays there are a estimated number of 8000-16000 backpackers who are having a good time and dancing to techno, jungle, and other dance sound tunes.Experienced Disc Jockeys deliver the music from the restaurants at the east side of Haad Rin and from the whole bay.
For a nice resort in Haad Yao, check out Sandy Bay Resort, all of the bungalows are serviced each day and as one of the first places on Phangan Island they realize the standard expectable by holiday makers.
On Ko Phangan tourists can find typical picture-postcard views of swaying palm trees , bright blue lagoons and amazing sunrises.
You can use the roads to HaadRin, but we have warned you that the concrete roads are not in the best condition and unless consider yourself a confident motorcycle rider then do not attempt to get to HadRin, as nearly all accidents involving motorbikes happen in this area. Our advice is to leave your scooter at the 7-11 at BaanTai and pay approx 40 Baht for a pickup over the mountains to HadRin.
The place is about two and half hours away from Surat Thani Province and about 50 min. from Koh Samui Island by boat.
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Koh Phangan Island has a choice of luxury resorts to offer, to name just a few as example Salad Buri Resort or Raiwin Beach Resort. Both of them have a superb service and can be recommended to everyone able to afford them.
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Mandalai Hotel
