Ao Noi Na, Ko Samet
Ao Noi Na, Ko Samet
Taken on: 18th January, 2004. Copyright: All Rights Reserved - See travelfishery's page of Flickr
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Most people turn left once they get off the ferry docking at Ko Samet. Those who turn right get to see one of the island's quieter beaches, Ao Noi Na, which benefits from being relatively secluded yet close enough to the action for a change of pace.
The view from here is of Ban Phe and the mainland, rather than out to sea; for some, this takes away from the thrill of being on an island, though others may find the view of distant blue peaks rather romantic.
Previously littered with abandoned resorts, the north coast is experiencing a resurgence -- and though it's still a quiet stretch of sea, there are now a lot more places to stay and the guesthouses tend to be friendlier than elsewhere on the island.
The island's most offbeat restaurant is here. Ban Ploy Samed floats out in the bay. To reach it, a little bell needs to be rung on the mainland, as though you were summoning a ... Read our complete Ao Noi Na travel guide
