Haad Yao
หาดยาว
A white-sand beach about 1 kilometre long on the west coast, with clear water and a gentle slope. It is good for sunset and swimming and has full facilities.
Haad Yao means Long Beach. It is one of the longest and best-equipped beaches on the west coast of Koh Phangan, with hotels, restaurants and dive shops along the shore. It is quieter than Haad Rin and more convenient than the northern bays. The water is clear and suited to swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and you can snorkel near the rocks at the northern end. Sunset is the highlight here, and you can order a drink at a beach bar and take your time watching. It is about a 15 to 20 minute drive from Thong Sala.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Haad Son (Secret Beach)
- Haad Salad
- Zen Beach (Sri Thanu)
- Koh Ma & Mae Haad
- Wat Phu Khao Noi
- Khao Ra
- Phaeng Waterfall & Domsila Viewpoint
- Thong Sala Walking Street & Phantip Market