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The
beach at Kan Tiang Beach in the South West of Koh Lanta is regarded by
many as the finest on the island, and we could not agree more.
The
beach is home to what is also arguably the finest five star hotel on the
island, the Pimalai
Resort & Spa, and four other very small hotels, the unique, new
and fun Phra Nang Lanta, the Baan Lanta, the hippiesque Lanta Marine
Park View Resort, and the basic Kantiang Bayview Resort.
While
some beaches on Koh Lanta are party central, Kan Tiang is as relaxed and
laid back as you could hope for. There are a few bars, and the Shroom
Bar at the Lanta Marine Park View Resort does seem to like rocking the
(entire) night away but only on big occasions such as Christmas, New
Year etc. At other times, this popular setting is thankfully far more
subdued. One far more enjoyable venue, and a must-visit bar, is the Why
Not? Bar, located at the Kantiang Bayview Resort. This bar is open most
of the day and plays some very chilled out music, while the colourful characters
running it are sure to amuse and entertain. Another must-visit
establishment, is the relaxed Same Same But Different Restaurant, at the
south end of the beach. Eating with your feet in the sand is popular the
world over, and thanks to numerous great reviews, this little place
fills up quickly so do try and reserve if you can. You may want to
remember to take your video camera when venturing out for the evening,
as fire-dancing is extremely popular here and a bar such as the Why Not?
has nightly shows that you will not want to miss.
As
for the beach itself, it is near perfect. The sand is extremely fine and
clean, and
there is so much space you could almost kid yourself into believing you
were on a desert island. Kan Tiang is all about relaxation, there are
not really any shops close by (do all that in Bangkok), just a local
convenience store selling the bare essentials, a couple of ATM machines,
a travel agents or two, and on the beach your peace will not be disturbed
by hawkers,
because there aren't any.
In
high season (Nov - May) the water clarity off Kan Tiang
Bay is extremely good but for obvious reasons it does depend on the
weather conditions. Swimming and snorkelling is safe for the whole
family, but for the best snorkelling or diving you may want to consider
taking a diving or day trip (see:
Pimalai
Divers).
It
needs to be noted that the road from the north of the island (which is
where you will be arriving from) all the way to the furthest southern
point of this beach, is modern and is not at all the pot hole, bone
jarring experience you might have read about elsewhere.
| The
Good: |
Amazing
sand, clear water, no hassles, no hawkers, extremely quiet and
peaceful. Plus, one of the best hotels in Asia, the Pimalai
Resort & Spa. |
| The
Bad: |
The
bad? Please let us know if you find anything for us to put here,
as we couldn't find anything negative to write. |
| Conclusion: |
This
beautiful beach provides a perfect setting for a true beach
holiday. If you want to get away and escape to paradise this
could very well be the place for you. |
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