Koh Phangan
An island with two faces: yoga and quiet in the west, full-moon parties in the south.
island
by ferry
What is good
- Noticeably cheaper than Samui for the same sea
- Srithanu is an established base for yoga and long winters
- Jungle and empty beaches across the north
- Half an hour by ferry from Samui
What to be ready for
No airport, ferry only. The hospital is small and serious cases go to Samui. Some roads are steep and need experience.
Who it suits
Long-stay winterers, anyone on a budget, and anyone who does not need a town around them.
Season
As on Samui: January to August is good, October to December is wet.
Getting there
Fly to Samui or Surat Thani, then take the ferry.
No property here yet. That does not change what the place is like.