THE BEST Beaches in Koh Tao

From secluded coves to lively shorelines — find the best beaches in Koh Tao with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🏖️ Beaches in Koh Tao

  • Sairee Beach — The longest beach with soft sand, beach bars and a lively backpacker atmosphere.
  • Shark Bay — A calm snorkelling bay where reef sharks are often spotted close to shore.
  • Aow Leuk Bay — A sheltered, shallow bay with clear water and coral reefs for snorkelling.
  • Tanote Bay — A bay with a large jump rock, boulders and snorkelling in clear water.
  • Mao Bay — A remote, jungle-backed bay with a small beach and good snorkelling.
  • Laem Thian — A quiet headland with rocky coastline, small beaches and dive sites.
  • Hin Wong Bay — A peaceful bay with boulders, clear water and a small restaurant.
  • Sai Daeng Beach — A remote beach with a resort, good snorkelling and views of Shark Island.
  • Freedom Beach — A tiny secluded beach with a rustic bar, reached by a steep path.
  • Jansom Bay — A small bay near Mae Haad with clear water and a beach at low tide.
  • Mae Haad Beach — The main beach near the pier with shops, restaurants and ferries.
  • Chalok Baan Kao Beach — A quiet southern beach with a relaxed backpacker and yoga vibe.
  • Sairee Noi — A small, quiet northern end of Sairee with fewer crowds.
  • Aow Mao — A tiny bay on the east coast with clear water and boulders.
  • Hin Wong Pinnacle — A rocky point and dive site near Hin Wong Bay.
  • Nang Yuan Beach — A stunning beach on a connected trio of islands.
  • Lighthouse Beach — A small beach near the lighthouse on Koh Nang Yuan.
  • Twins Beach — A beach on Koh Nang Yuan with two connected sandy strips.
  • Aow Thian Ok — A small, quiet bay on the south of the island with clear water.
  • Aow Luek — A remote bay with excellent snorkelling and a laid-back vibe.

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