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Ao Tanot Bay, Koh Tao

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While a bit hard to reach, the shoreline of Ao Tanot Bay rewards with a vibrant underwater scene just steps into the water. Get the most out of your visit by bringing snorkeling gear to get a close look at the coral reef near the beach. The crystal clear water makes viewing the large formations and tropical fish easy. When you get tired, rest in a nearby restaurant. Keep in mind the beach offers no shade, so consider taking an umbrella. Make Ao Tanot Bay a centerpiece of your Koh Tao vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Koh Tao day trip tool.

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By ntsh2018

Hard to get there but when you are its nice :) especially the area with the hotels and stuff. The beach and ocean have a lot of rocks

Hard to get there but when you are its nice :) especially the area with the hotels and stuff. The beach and ocean have a lot of rocks more »
By 459ilianad

What an amazing bay. It’s a must go place for snorkeling and relax. There are also restaurants and diving centers. Easy to reach - we stayed at Coral View and arrived by motor bike in 10 min.

What an amazing bay. It’s a must go place for snorkeling and relax. There are also restaurants and diving centers. Easy to reach - we stayed at Coral View and arrived by motor bike in 10 min. more »

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By Alexander Holeman

Great quiet beach. Easy to get to on motorbike, but the road can be quite steep. Use a low gear and be smart. I prefer to take a taxi truck here to Montalay Resort and walk to beach from there. The other route to beach may have some aggressive dogs. Good snorkeling and swimming. You can rent snorkel gear from some of the restaurants here.

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By אילון ליליאן

Lovely beach for relaxing and snorkeling (there are couple of shops in which you can rent snorkeling gear). There also nice restaurant nearby.

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