Koh Kradan is a small island in the Andaman Sea, off the coast of Trang province in southern Thailand. It is part of the Hat Chao Mai National Park, a protected area that covers over 200 square kilometers of land and sea. Koh Kradan is renowned for its natural beauty, pristine waters, and white sandy beaches, especially Paradise Beach, which stretches for 1.5 kilometers along the east coast of the island. This beach was voted the best beach on earth in 2023 by the World Beach Guide, a UK-based website that ranks beaches around the world based on various criteria, such as scenery, water quality, sand quality, facilities, and atmosphere. According to the World Beach Guide.
Koh Kradan offers “a picture-perfect tropical paradise that boasts crystal clear waters and powder-like sand, in particular the 2-kilometer long Ao Kradan Beach, which is considered one of the best beaches in Thailand”.
Koh Kradan
Koh Kradan has many tourist attractions within its small area. Besides enjoying the sun, sand, and sea, visitors can also explore the coral reefs that surround the island, which are home to a variety of marine life, such as fish, turtles, rays, and sharks. Snorkeling and diving are popular activities on Ko Kradan, as well as kayaking around the island or to nearby islands, such as Koh Muk and Koh Ngai. Koh Kradan also has a few hiking trails that lead to viewpoints or hidden beaches, such as Sunset Beach on the west coast. For those who want to relax and unwind, Ko Kradan has several resorts and bungalows that offer comfortable accommodation and services, as well as restaurants and bars that serve local and international cuisine and drinks.
How to get to Koh Kradan
To get to Koh Kradan, there are several options available. The nearest airport is Trang Airport, which is about an hour and a half drive from Pak Meng Pier, where boats depart to Ko Kradan. There are flights from Bangkok and other major cities in Thailand to Trang Airport daily. Alternatively, one can take a bus or train from Bangkok or other cities to Trang town, and then take a taxi or songthaew (shared pickup truck) to Pak Meng Pier. The boat ride from Pak Meng Pier to Koh Kradan takes about 30 minutes and costs around 450 baht per person.
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For traveling to Koh Kradan, you can charter your own boat. Or you can go with a One Day Trip tour. In addition to this island You will be able to visit other islands such as Koh Mook and Emerals Cave, snorkeling Ao Phai and Koh Chueak. The price will be around 800-900 baht, You can inquire and buy a One Day Trip tour at the Kuan Tung Ku pier area, Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier.
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