Koh Phangan is a beautiful tropical island off the southeast coast of Thailand, famous for the Full Moon Party that is held every month gathering several hundreds of all night party lovers from all around the world. During the season of celebration as well as throughout the year many people can be seen enjoying the comforts of a good Koh Phangan restaurant. There are some resorts that preserve the natural beauty of the Island, such as Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas.
For those who love the quietness of the undisturbed sea, the bliss of an isolated beach, and the charm of a mysterious surrounding, there is only one place in thousands like Haad Salad, which in local language means ‘pirate beach’. This is a mesmerizing stretch of pure white sand, covered by a natural skirting of green cliffs. As the story goes, this spot had once been home to pirates and smugglers looking to get away from local authorities, while now it is home to holiday lovers looking to get away from their ever-busy lifestyles. Either way, Haad Salad is a great hideaway, which is why it is referred to as the best kept secret in Koh Phangan.
Very shallow waters as clear as crystal can be seen surrounding the Haad Salad beach. You can easily walk into the sea without wetting your hair or just sit in the water and let your mind and body relax. It is a good place for snorkeling or even kayaking, but heavy water sports such as jet skiing is not supported in this environment. A beautiful coral reef rich of marine life can be seen closer to the beach, which is one of the reasons you have to be careful while swimming. As solitary as it may seem, Haad Salad is one of the most interesting beaches in Thailand, with some good choices of restaurants and eateries that serve delicious Thai food.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
