The Beautiful Beaches of Phang-Nga.
Ao Luk (Deep Bay)
There are around ten bays on the Surin Islands with great beaches. Ao Luk on the Southeast coast of Koh Surin Nua (Northern Surin Island) is probably the most visited. It has excellent waters and offers a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts. The beach features shallow corals and an abundance of marine life making snorkeling and diving straightforward and approachable. In the vicinity of the beach are a number of trails which offer hikes to the more adventurous.
Ao Mae Yai
There are around ten bays on the Surin Islands with great beaches. Ao Mae Yai is probably the best known of them all. Located in the southwest of Surin Nua (Southern Surin Island), Ao Mae Yai has white sand and wonderfully calm, crystal-clear waters. Set against some dramatic scenery, this is an excellent location for swimming, snorkelling and diving. It is also a very calm place just to sit around sunbathing or generally relaxing.
Hat Surin
About 24 kilometres from town is Hat Surin , which can be reached on Route No. 402. After reaching the Heroines Monument, turn left and proceed on for 12 kilometres.
The beach borders on a hillside. To the north are groves of large pine trees and a golf course. Surin beach is not recommended for swimming because of its steepness and heavy seas and winds during the Monsoon season.
Khao Lak
Located about 80 kilometres north of Phuket airport, Khao Lak is a long, picturesque beach dotted with smooth boulders. For those interested in diving and snorkeling, a great coral reef lies about an hour away by boat. The beach offers a number of facilities for visitors there are your usual Internet cafes and a scattering or bars and restaurants, although this area is certainly not as developed as similar destinations in the kingdom.
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