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.
🏖️ 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.