Nearby Attractions
About Koh Lanta
The Koh Lanta group comprises 52 islands. The largest, Koh Lanta Yai, is located 70 kilometres south of Krabi Town.
Koh Lanta has its own charms and attractions and if you're looking for peace and quiet - away from it all with limited home comforts, simply head for Koh Lanta.
Unspoiled Nature and very little development make up Lanta's main attractions. Mountainous and rugged in some areas, especially near the southern tip, its traditional lifestyle, verdant tropical forested hills, gravel and sand beaches, stunning coral reefs, clear emerald waters all add up to a unique travel destination. The Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies, along with the Muslim and Chinese locals they give the island its unique ambiance.
Although more locals are becoming involved in the tourism industry, many remain unaffected by tourism, still earning their living from rubber, prawn farming and fishing. Traditional houses and friendly faces still remain.
Baan Saladan Nightlife
The "Capital City" of Koh Lanta. From about 19:00 onwards, Saladan is generally busy with many visitors choosing to shop as the temperature cools down or to eat at one of the many restaurants. Surprisingly however, Saladan’s nightlife has not grown as much as tourism has, as many tourists choose to return to the beach or their hotel to finish their evening.
Beaches
The west coast of Koh Lanta is one long beachfront that really gives you the feeling of being isolated from civilization without the inconveniences associated with being miles away from human habitation.
Most popular beaches on Koh Lanta: Khlong Dao Beach, Phra Ae (Long Beach), Khlong Khong Beach, Klong Nin Beach and other more..
Koh Lanta National Park
Covering most of the southern tip of Koh Lanta Yai, this large nature preserve is a mix of jungles, hills and beaches. Tanod Beach in particular is known as one of the most idyllic places in the entire province.
Even during the peak of the tourist season you can relax on this beach and not see another soul. There are plenty of trails to explore as well as an old lighthouse, from which you can get an astounding view of the azure waters that surround the island.
Lanta Old Town
Lanta Old Town was originally a sea gypsy settlement. Over the decades it transformed into a village influenced by trade. Now you can enjoy many shops, restaurants and homes built on stilts above the sea level. This is great when the tide is in and also overlooks other islands and the mainland allowing breathtaking views.
Thai Food
While Thai food has a reputation for being spicy, Thai food is actually based on a balance between different flavors including spicy, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. This goes beyond simply combining the flavors within an individual dish to incorporate the contrast in flavors between two or three different dishes, which is one reason Thai’s share meals and eat family style.
In Thailand you can eat everywhere and everything what you want. Enjoy.. :)