 Koh
Tao
is the third of a chain of islands after Koh Samui and Koh
Phangan, extending out into the Gulf of Thailand, a true "picture
postcard" tropical getaway.
The three
main "towns" are Mae Haad, Sairee (West Coast) and
Chalok Ban Khao (South Coast).
The island
is just 21 kmē, but is blessed with golden beaches and stunning
bays. The "capital" of Koh Tao is Mae Haad, where
you will find Crystal Dive Resort!
Formally
a penal colony, Koh Tao is now world famous for its scuba
diving and stunning beaches, with thousands of visitors arriving
every year.
The island
is just 21 kmē, but is blessed with golden beaches and stunning
bays. The "capital" of Koh Tao is Mae Haad, where
all boats arrive and depart from.
Unlike
neighbouring Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, Koh Tao remained untouched
by tourism for many years...
...then,
in the late 1980's the first Samui based dive shops began
running overnight live-aboard trips and were amazed by what
they saw. Crystal clear waters boasting a splendid array of
colour and coral reefs alive with an incredible diversity
of marine life.
Soon dive
operations began re-locating to Koh Tao realizing they had
uncovered a wealth of untouched beauty.
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