Long Beach

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Also known as Phra-Ae Beach, the aptly named Long Beach is, you guessed it, the longest beach on Ko Lanta. At approximately 5km in length, Long Beach boasts fine sand and lots of good swimming, with not too many pesky rocks and the water getting deeper at an appropriate rate. This is the second beach running down the west coast of Ko Lanta after Khlong Dao.

Like its northern neighbour, things are getting more developed -- it's very popular with families and the resorts and their facilities reflect this.

While a number of resorts have been built here in the last few years, the beach itself remains a sleepy backwater. Development is ongoing along the main road, with new shophouses and rental space being added at a cracking rate. The centre of the beach however is still largely undeveloped, so there's still plenty of opportunity to grab a strip of sand to yourself. Indeed, in the quieter seasons, you will likely be the only soul on the beach.

Food and entertainment-wise there's no shortage of bars and restaurants, especially at the southern end of the beach. We have heard some strange reports about the restaurateurs being extremely competitive with one another, so if the place you sit down at has a bit of a weird vibe, just leave and try somewhere else.

 

The main north–south road runs a couple of hundred metres back off the main beach and you'll find most of the tourist services you'll need (ATM, internet, small shops etc) along this road. Long Beach is about a 10-minute drive from Ban Saladan.

Text and/or map last updated on 15th March, 2010.

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Other spots near here
 » Klong Dao Beach
 » Klong Jak Bay
 » Klong Khong Beach
 » Klong Nin Beach
 » Mai Pai Bay

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 » Diving with a difference -- Reef conservation in Thailand

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Lanta Castaway Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$9.00 with Sawasdee


Kaw Kwang Beach Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Kaw Kwang Beach
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Sayang Beach Bungalows
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
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Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Bay
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Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$16.00 with Sawasdee


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Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
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Aloha Lanta Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Kaw Kwang Beach
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Relax Bay Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
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Lanta Garden Hill Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Bay
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Freedom Estate
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$28.00 with Sawasdee


Lanta Casuarina Beach Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$31.00 with Sawasdee


Lanta Long Beach Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$32.00 with Sawasdee


Lanta Nakara Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
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Twinbay Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Kaw Kwang Beach
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Lanta Resort
Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach
From: US$44.00 with Sawasdee

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