Aow Yai (Long Beach)
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A fine white-sand beach about 3 km long on the southwest coast of Koh Phayam, home to sunsets, surfing and beach bars. It is the liveliest bay on the island.
Aow Yai, often called Long Beach, is the longest beach on Koh Phayam. It stretches about 3 km along the southwest coast, with soft, fine sand and a gentle slope, so you can walk a long way at low tide. Behind the beach are rows of wooden bungalow resorts, restaurants and reggae-style beach bars. Watching the sun set over the Andaman Sea in the evening is the island's classic experience. During the dry season (November to April) the sea is calm and good for swimming. From May to October the southwest monsoon brings waves, and you can rent a board to try surfing, but watch out for rip currents and heed red flag warnings. The beach is free, with no large hotels or noisy nightclubs, and the atmosphere is quiet and laid-back. Getting there: from the pier, take a motorbike or motorcycle taxi for about 10 to 15 minutes. Island roads are mostly narrow concrete tracks with little lighting at night, so ride with care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aow Khao Kwai (Buffalo Bay)
- Koh Phayam Pier Village
- Wat Koh Phayam
- Aow Kwang Peeb
- Koh Chang Noi (Ranong)
- Laem Son National Park (Hat Bang Ben)
- Mu Koh Kam Islands
- Rattanarangsan Palace