Tanote Bay Beach - Koh Tao, Thailand
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silverquill
N 10° 05.118 E 099° 50.886
47P E 592926 N 1114964
Tanote Bay is a hidden gem of a beach on the east side of the island of Koh Tao in the gulf of Thailand.
Waymark Code: WMJQR7
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 12/19/2013
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The word is out that Koh Tao is one of the least expensive and most beautiful places in the world to acquire one's diving certification. Tucked away on the east side is Tanote Bay, a favorite dive and snorkeling location, but equally enjoyable for each beach and boulders.
Take a rough road over the mountain to picturesque Tanote bay on the island's east side. There are a handful of resorts, some more rustic than others, a gorgeous beach interspersed with the boulders, another common feature of Koh Tao, and two dive shops.
The boulders along the beach attract climbers and add to the charm of this protected beach. Lounge in a chair, rent some snorkeling gear, or clamber to the offshore boulder and jump. There are options for saying here at one of several resorts, or one can make a day trip from other island locations via Koh Tao taxi - all four-wheel drive trucks and vans.
Here is just one small excerpt from the web site for the
Calypso Dive Center:
The picturesque Tanote Bay is located on he south-east side of Koh Tao and has easy access to all dive sites. It is 4.5 km away from Ban Mae Haad, via an adventurous and steep road. The name “Tanote” is derived from the word “Tanot”, which is a type of palm tree, only seen in this bay.
There are five resorts that have little bungalows, placed under palm trees. The beach is 200 m long, scrambled with beautiful boulders. These create a home for many colourful fishes between the different and healthy corals. Our experienced divers also enjoy to dive straight from the shore and to explore the reef on their own.
This bay offers you a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation is limited and you won’t find any night life
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