Koh Ma & Mae Haad
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A small island off Mae Haad Beach in the northwest, linked to the main island by a white sandbar at low tide; the surrounding reef is Koh Phangan's best snorkelling spot.
Koh Ma is a small privately owned island. A sandbar about 300 metres long connects it to Mae Haad Beach, emerging at low tide so you can wade across. At high tide the water reaches your waist. The waters on either side of the sandbar are a marine protected area rich in coral and tropical fish. Bring a mask and snorkel and you can spot parrotfish, sea anemones and clownfish. Mae Haad has a few restaurants and bungalow resorts and is a good spot for sunset. It's about 25 minutes by bicycle or car from Thongsala. Don't step on the coral, and watch for currents at high tide.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Haad Salad
- Haad Yao
- Haad Son (Secret Beach)
- Zen Beach (Sri Thanu)
- Bottle Beach (Haad Khuad)
- Khao Ra
- Wat Phu Khao Noi
- Phaeng Waterfall & Domsila Viewpoint