Sairee Beach Koh Tao
Koh Tao, ThailandThe main beach of Koh Tao - a 2km stretch of white sand on the west coast that is the center of diving, nightlife, food, and social activity on the island. The sunset views from Sairee looking towards Koh Nang Yuan are among the best in the Gulf of Thailand and the diving off the beach is accessible for beginners.
More Nature in Koh Tao
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Chumphon Pinnacle Koh Tao
The finest dive site in the Gulf of Thailand - an underwater granite pinnacle rising from 36 meters with a schooling presence of whale sharks from February to May, plus massive schools of chevron barracuda, giant grouper, and pelagics. Achievable with an Advanced Open Water certification.
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HTMS Sattakut Wreck Dive
A US Navy minesweeper sunk in 2011 specifically to create a dive site, now lying at 30 meters with coral growth, lionfish, scorpionfish, and resident moray eels throughout the 57-meter hull. The most accessible wreck dive in the Gulf of Thailand for Advanced divers.
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Tanote Bay Koh Tao
The most beautiful bay on Koh Tao's eastern coast - a protected cove with crystal-clear water, excellent shore diving among giant boulders, and a remote location that requires a 30-minute walk or longtail taxi. The underwater landscape of the bay, with massive granite formations, is unlike any other dive on the island.