Weekend or few days Koh Larn

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Away from Pattaya life. Sometimes it is nice to be in a different environment, even if it is only for a few days. Koh Larn is a wonderful trip for us.

What comes from far away is tasty we say, but Koh Larn is close by but oh so 'Amazing!' When I tell them that Koh Larn is one of our favorite destinations, everyone wants to know why. I will try to explain in this article.

Beaches on Ko Larn

When you go to it during the day beach from Koh Larn it can be busy. Especially in peak times when all boats moor on the beaches of Koh Larn, but that is also a pleasant crowd. And you can choose a busy or quiet beach. We usually choose our "own" beach. We also visited all the other beaches. Each beach really has its (or is it her) own charm and identity. It really is a matter of “what do you like?”. The dazzling white beaches are stunning in contrast to the crystal clear water.

If you go for a few days, but also if you only go for a day and want to see a lot, I recommend bringing your own motorbike. You can take a taxi there, but the price has become quite high. You can go anywhere with your own motorbike. You have to go to the boat a little earlier, because you usually have to go with the boat where the cargo also goes. The costs of the crossing for the motorbike are not too bad. You can also go to the island with a fast speedboat. The normal Ferry boat goes from the Bali pier located on a square, the end of Walking Street. The boats depart regularly, almost every hour when it is busy. But beware, they do have a departure schedule. The crossing takes about half an hour. The departure times:

• Pattaya: 07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:00
• Return from the island: 06:30, 07:30, 09:30, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00 and 18:00

Walk around

Once you arrive on the island, it's fun to drive yourself. Nice roads, reasonably passable and especially a lot of climbing sometimes. The first time was a bit 'ouch'. It is also advisable not to leave the beach too late and to walk around in the village, where it is very cozy from 16:00. Of course everything is for sale again. You can have a drink and eat well (especially seafood).

When you go for a day, there is a lot of "stacking" when the last boats leave for the return journey, which is why we always go for a few days. You can then travel back on a quiet boat in the early afternoon on the last day. More than 5.000 people visit Koh Larn every day. There is a lot of nature on the island and you hardly see anyone there, but the beaches can be busy at certain times. The speedboats bring tourists who come only to eat and then leave. Funny when you see the tourists, especially Japanese, getting into the sometimes very bobbing speedboat.

Resort

We spend the night on the island in a beautiful resort. Our boss hotels in Pattaya opened a beautiful new resort in Koh Larn last year. Her brothers also have their own resort. These three resorts are next to each other. When you get off the ferry turn right. At the end of the small street and follow the road, you will see the resorts on the left. Our resort is called Kiang Dow. The price is good and the staff are friendly. In the morning you will be served breakfast, which you can eat in peace on your terrace. In the evening you can enjoy delicious food in a few restaurants in the village. Just outside the village is also possible. The host is happy to take you there with his new TukTuk. And then eat by the water on the beach, feasting on the most delicious dishes.

A walk through the village in the evenings is pleasant and relaxing. Although the Thai people are busy cleaning up and preparing for the next day. A visit to the local temple is also fun.

The beaches

Nual Beach
Nual Beach is located in the south of Koh Larn. Follow the road along the east coast all the way to the end. A beautifully situated beach. Via the sandy parking lot with palm trees you walk onto the beach, which is located in a beautiful bay. Many speedboats with day trippers come here. A real “do” beach.

Sama Beach
Drive back a bit and then turn left. You can then choose Samae Beach and Thien Beach. Samae Beach, is popular and can be very busy at times. If you go here you will pass a beautiful viewpoint.

Thien Beach
Back a little bit and follow the Thien Beach sign. Very different again. Thien Beach is 500 meters long and popular with anyone who enjoys water sports. Truly a beach where you can do everything.

Ta Waen Beach
Back to the road the same way to Nual Beach, towards the village and then turn off at the sign: Ta wan Beach. A 750 meter long beach. This beach is especially popular among Asian vacationers. Enough activities, souvenirs, restaurants, etc. Also many day trippers.

Sanwan Beach
Located next to Ta Waen Beach. Same kind of beach but (slightly) quieter.

Tony Long Beach
Ton Lang Beach is a small, quiet beach. You can snorkel here. You can also view the coral from a boat if you don't like snorkeling. Bit difficult to find, because at the end of the road you think you have arrived at a dead end.

My little beach (Daeng Beach)
Is the beach whose name usually does not appear on the tourist brochures and it should stay that way. A small quiet beach where you can now also buy some souvenirs and good food. A drink is also for sale. The chairs are a little less luxurious, but otherwise a lovely and fairly quiet little beach with a beautiful rock formation. Here come the ภาษาไทย like yourself too. Many photos are taken here at the small rocks in the water.

Have a great time on Koh Larn!

Photos: 136 photos from Koh Larn

A nice resort on Koh Larn: Kiang Dow