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Holiday rentals and lettings in Koh Tao
The best areas to stay in Koh Tao are on the west and south coasts of the island. Sairee Beach and Chalok Bay offer great holiday rentals. Mae Haad is the best area if you only want to go diving but if you prefer to stay near a nice beach, search those rentals near Ao Thian Og. Most of the rentals are near the beaches and the main areas of restaurants, shopping and water activities. If you are looking for peace and relaxation, Koh Tao is the place to be!
Holiday rentals with a swimming poolWake up to the sound of the sea as you gaze at the horizon from your balcony. Access the beach from your garden or stay home to enjoy the swimming pool. Unforgettable stays with your friends, relaxing holidays with your family or a romantic getaway for two in this little piece of paradise. There is room for everybody as the rentals can host up to seventeen people! Modern or traditional architecture, bright colours and open plan wooden floors with a Caribbean touch that will make you feel in heaven. Don’t wait any longer to book your accommodation in Koh Tao. Holidu will help you find it in no time!
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The area and getting around
Koh Tao is an island located in the Gulf of Thailand, forming an archipelago with Samui and Koh Phangan. This island boasts a peaceful atmosphere, stunning white sand beaches lined up with palm trees, coconut trees and tropical lush vegetation. Explore the island on foot or rent a bike. For further distances you can enjoy a ride on a motorbike, feeling the air on your face as you discover the corners of the island. The traditional longtail boats are a convenient way to see the beautiful bays and beaches around Koh Tao.
Discover the magic of Koh TaoWhen you move around Koh Tao awareness is needed. You will either walk, cycle or drive sharing the roads with the animals of the island. Explore remote corners like the Lighthouse, the mountain viewpoints, Laem Thian and Aow Mao which you will only access on foot. Enjoy a nice cocktail at sunset, chill out by the sea, take a dip into the crystal clear waters or enjoy unadulterated nature
Travellers and activities
Are you an experienced PADI diver or you would like to get your license? The diving centres in Koh Tao, are known for highly trained dive professionals who will teach you the necessary skills to either improve or start diving. Feel the chilled-out vibe learning the secrets of technical or CCR diving. Become a master or simply enjoy the fun experience of admiring the impressive seabed around Koh Tao. Being the number one diving destination in Asia, Chumphon Pinnacle offers great marine life and Sail Rock is the highlight of the diving sites you can visit. Explore White Rock, Twins and Buoyancy World, the HTMS Sattakut wreck, Shark Island or Green Rock amongst others. And make sure you wait at least 24 hours before flying or getting on a plane. Happy diving!
Koh Tao for picture-perfect beach loversBesides diving, snorkelling or any other water sports, Koh Tao is famous for its crystal clear beaches, beautiful bays and shallow waters with coral reefs to explore. Sairee Beach is the longest on the west coast of the island with lots of services, restaurants and nightlife. In the south you find the third largest beach on Koh Tao, Chalok Baan Kao Bay, ideal for snorkelling, swimming and close to other beautiful spots such as Freedom Beach, Buddha Rock Cape, Sai Nuan Beach, and June Juea Bay. Tanote Bay, on the east is well known for rock jumping and Laem Thian is the perfect place to get away from it all. Pick your favourite beach, get lapped by turquoise waters and take care of your tan!
Koh Tao means “Turtle Island” and this name comes from the way it was shaped.
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Koh Tao enjoys a privileged location and it is surrounded by astonishing little islands you can visit on a day trip. A day on the tiny island of Koh Nang Yuan makes the trip worth the while. In addition to the exciting zipline with incredible views, you can feel the soft white sand under your feet at the best postcard-worthy beaches or explore the fabulous seabed and the rich marine life beneath you.
Feast on seafoodThe smell of the BBQ and fresh seafood will captivate your senses. A seafood feast on the beach is the most succulent experience in Koh Tao. Along the beach, the myriad of restaurants will offer you fresh fish and seafood ready to be cooked and barbecued on the spot. Go to Barracuda or Seafood By Pawn and delight yourself with tasty and delicious fish, topping it up with the icing on the cake, the famous banana pancakes. Sweet, delicious, mouthwatering. What else can we say?
3. Take in the viewsExploring the island you will get to stunning view points where you can get the most incredible views. Take a short trail and get to John Suwan viewpoint or Fraggle Rock, avoiding the midday sun. Once you get to there, you will have breathtaking views and you will have the option of capturing them with your camera. Take your memories with you.
4. Learn some Thai recipesTaking a cooking class during your visit is a must! You will miss the delicious food once you leave Thailand so, why not taking a Thai cooking class and learn how to prepare a delicious Pad Thai, a chicken cashew nut, Satay or curries? Thai cuisine is a varied gastronomy with touches of spices and flavours that will raise your taste buds as you take the first mouthful. Book a cooking lesson of about 3 hours and learn some tricks about mains and puddings. Joy’s Cooking class is one of the well known classes on the island. Who knows? You might become a new super chef!
5. Unleash your innerPracticing yoga by the sea, breathing in the fresh breeze and listening to the sound of the waves? In Koh Tao you can do extra activities out of the water and yoga is one of them. Find some time to relax, stretch and look for some inner peace. Choose a yoga studio, your favourite class, your level and enjoy some time with yourself. And if yoga is your passion, you can also turn it into your job and complete a yoga teacher training. Namaste!