29 Oct 8 peaceful beaches in Khao Lak, Thailand – 2016
Khao Lak refers to 30 km of coastline in Phang Nga Province, Thailand which reaches from Bang Sak to the north to Thap Lamu Pier in the south. Khao Lak has a completely different feel to it’s closest tourist centre neighbour, Phuket. Whilst It has dozens of amazing 4 and 5 star hotels lined across its beaches it is a peaceful, family-friendly place that is close to an amazing national park. Khao Lak is the perfect destination for beach lovers who want to eat in nice restaurants, do a spot of shopping but also want to avoid any dodgy nightlife.
1 Bang Sak Beach
4km north of north Pakarang Cape you will find Bang Sak Beach which is extremely quiet and has gorgeous white sand and clear waters. The beach is lined with casuarina trees and is popular with locals who come to sit in the shade and have a picnic. There are around 5 resorts here and the main one is BangSak Village which has a great reputation. Bank Sek has amazing small seafood stalls and the grilled fish dishes are a favourite of local Thais. There are very few shops and restaurants in this area so if you have come for peace and quiet, this place is for you.
2.Pak Wip Beach
1km north of Pakarang Cape and on the same stretch as Bang Sak is Pak Wip Beach which is 5km of gorgeous white sand. All year round swimming is possible here with a gentle and relaxing swell. There are some medium priced accommodation here, but this area is famous for its amazing 5 star hotels such as Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort and Spa and Beyond Resort. If you are planning on staying in cheaper accommodation away from the beach area, don’t forget that there are no private beaches in Thailand so everyone is welcome to all parts of the beach, just don’t use the beachfront hotel’s facilities. This area is also quiet although there is a little village nearby with a few convenience stores. Inland, visitors can spend an afternoon at Pakwib, Sai Rai Rung and Bor Hin waterfalls.
3. Pakarang Cape
The next beach south is Pakarang Beach. It is around the other side of Pakarang Cape from Pak Wib Beach and is another very quiet and extremely beautiful beach. As you get towards the cape the sand is stony but still this beach is very pleasant. Like Pak Wip, this beach is renowned for its amazing 5 star hotels such as The Sarojin. The Cape is well known as a surf destination during low season (June-November)
4. Khuk Khak Beach
4km north of Bang Niang, and just south of Pakarang lies the deserted beach of Khuk Khak, which is 3km long and this spot is lovely because of the white sand, palm trees and the view. The only resort on this beach is The Marriot and so it remains an authentically Thai area. It is the regional place for local hotel owners to buy things such as hardware and has a local daily food market that is fun to check out. Khuk Khak Beach can be reached by turning at the Marriott Hotel sign then carrying on past the resort to the beach.
5. Bang Niang Beach
The long Bang Niang coastline has lots of tracks leading to a long and white sandy beach. The beach is great for sunset and has clear and calm waters in high season (December-June) so is great for swimming and snorkelling. There are also trees along the beach which is ideal for when you need shade and overall this is my favourite part of Khao Lak. You can walk from Bang Niang Beach down to Nang Thong Beach since the beaches join up and although the beach of Bang Niang is not as wide or long as Nang Thong it does have many awesome hotels such as La Flora Hotel and Ramada Resort. Bang Niang is not as busy as Nang Thong but is developing fast. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, ATMs and massage shops if you want to head out of your resort (which many people never do if they find a great one).
6. Nang Thong Beach
Nang Thong is the busiest beach area in Khao Lak. The beach is perfect for a sunset stroll, swimming, sunbathing and good snorkelling. It has a long white sandy beach with some rocks, casuarina trees and palms. It is a wide beach, with mountain slopes as a beautiful backdrop. There are many supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, bars, shops and diving schools found near the beach and up on the main road. Although it is the busiest part of Khao Lak it still has plenty of space and peace. There are many hotels spanning the length of the beach such as stunning The Sands by Katathani
7. Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is located at the very south end of Nang Thong beach and is a very pretty and quiet spot to spend the day. All the hotels along here are built on the slope of the mountain, within or near to the rainforest. Sunset Beach has a few little restaurants, bars, supermarkets and Khao Lak centre is within walking distance for more. An example of the kind of hotels you can find here is Khao Lak Sunset Resort which is a very nice four star.
8. Khao Lak (South) Beach
Khao Lak (South) Beach is 2km long and is the shortest of Khao Lak’s‚ beaches. Khao Lak South Beach has a tropical atmosphere because it is nestled beneath the mountains and National Park and is ideal for a quiet and peaceful beach spot. There are only 5 or 6 hotels and there is a small tourist area. An example of the kind of hotels you can find on Khao Lak Beach is Briza Resort which is a very nice four star.
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Featured Image – Jeff Gunn
Bang Sak – Eric Baker
Pak Weep – Inchka
Pakarang Cape – Paul012
Khuk Khak – Curtis Foreman
Bang Niang – GlobeTrotteur17
Nang Thong – Kullez
Sunset Beach – GrzegorzMelczarek
Khao Lak – Phuket247
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