Sairee beach
Bright and relaxed atmosphere of Sairee Beach favors a carefree holiday. It is the largest and most crowded beach on Ko Tao Island with a strong tourism industry. It has everything from hotels and restaurants to dive shops and nightclubs. Stunning coral gardens and truly sensational sunsets – nature's contribution to the generous Sairee Beach travel offer package.
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Beach description
Sairee stretches for almost 2000 meters on the west coast of the island. No other beach on Ko Tao can boast such impressive dimensions. Other advantages of the Sairee beach include white clean sand, shady palm trees and excellent diving areas in calm water with visibility up to 15 meters.
The entry to the sea is quite gentle. The shallow waters provide safe leisure for families with children, but create problems with swimming at low tide hours. In the afternoon the sea goes 40-50 m away from the shore. The seabed consists of alternating sandy areas, rocky areas and coral blocks.
The northern part of the beach is more suitable for snorkeling and diving: it's deeper here and less of silt. Under water, a hundred meters from the shore, the beach is framed by a coral reef. Here you can find giant shellfish and turtles, as well as several species of butterfly fish, triggerfish, red-breasted and big mouth hogfish. Rays, barracudas and peaceful reef sharks are not uncommon guests in coral bushes.
When is it better to go
The period from November to March is considered the high season in Thailand. Comfortable air temperature, as well as minimal rainfall create optimal conditions for a beach holiday.
Video: Beach Sairee
Infrastructure
Sairee's famous for a large number of bars. Many of them are turning into nightclubs by the evening. The beach also has the first place on the island by the number of dive shops. The range of courses at certified diving schools is impressive: from beginner's PADI Open Water to professional's Dive Master.
The comfort of holidaymakers is provided by:
- beach cushions, deck chairs;
- tables with canopies by the bars;
- toilets;
- shower stalls;
- parking.
Walking along the main street of Sairee village, adjacent to the beach, you will find everything that makes life even more comfortable:
- stores, including 7-Eleven supermarket;
- cafe;
- mini-markets;
- massage salons;
- ATMs;
- pharmacies.
Sairee Beach also has a huge number of hotels, hostels and gesthouses, so there are no problems with staying just a few steps away from the beach.
You don't have to leave the beach to satisfy hunger or thirst. Restaurants and bars – each with a stunning view of the bay and neighboring islands – have lined up one by one along the coastline. The most popular drinks are fruit cocktails and cola. As for the culinary offers, they suit any taste here.
You can have breakfast at the grill bar, order lunch at a luxurious French restaurant and go to a pizzeria for dinner. Western food outlets will delight you with chicken with Parmesan, rib steak, duck with fried potatoes and vegetables, Artisan coffee with tiramisu. Japanese restaurant will surprise with a range of delicacies from salmon, tuna, scomber, shrimp.
The entertainment program on the beach is as diverse as the gastronomic one. Besides sunbathing and admiring incredible sunsets, it includes:
- beach volleyball, football, Frisbee;
- snorkeling;
- windsurfing;
- diving;
- canoeing;
- kayaking;
- mini golf;
- fishing;
- cycling;
- hiking and boat trips;
- rally on a motorbike, scooter, quad bike.
After sunset, life on Sairee Beach continues to beat with a key. Thanks to nightclubs, barbecues, fire shows, animators and souvenir and fast food sellers you won't be bored until morning.
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- You can reach the epicentre of the island's party life on a scooter along a well paved road. Sairee is a 5-minute drive from Mae Haad Pier. After parking in the parking lot, you will reach the southern part of the beach zone in 10-15 minutes. Here, by the sidewalk, there's a public parking lot, too.
- The best way to see Ko Tao is to drive around on a scooter that is rented for 150 baht a day.
- On Sairee, music doesn't stop from dusk until dawn; those who aren't ready for this regime should stay in the quieter north part of the beach.