Mae Haad Beach

📍 Location of Mae Haad Beach 🚘 Directions to Mae Haad Beach

About Mae Haad Beach

The beach is a pleasant spot for a relaxed day out. The water is clean and offers surprisingly good snorkelling opportunities. A unique feature of this location is a sand bar that connects two islands, adding a touch of novelty to the experience. The water depth is suitable for swimming, and there's a reasonably priced bar at the beach, allowing visitors to spend a little extra time there without worrying about supplies.

The beach has slightly coarse sand and shallow waters. However, visitors should be cautious of sea urchins. The beach was quiet during the visit, providing a peaceful atmosphere. The island can be reached by walking across the sand bar. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for hire at a reasonable price. There's also a restaurant on the beach adjacent to the sunbeds, where visitors can enjoy a light lunch.

However, the beach can get crowded, which might affect the enjoyment of some visitors. The water can sometimes appear dark and milky, and the sand is composed of shell shards and dead corals. Despite the beautiful scenery, the crowd might make it difficult to fully appreciate it. There are other beaches in Koh Phangan that are less crowded and might offer a better experience.

The beach is a popular tourist spot, known for the path that connects the two islands. However, some visitors might find it disappointing due to the crowd and the presence of big resorts and restaurants on the beach. Walking in the water is a common activity, but it might not be useful, especially since there's nothing on the other side.

The beach might not be the best one on the island. The water can sometimes be murky and full of seaweed. Walking across the sand bar to Koh Ma might not be a pleasant experience due to limited access and rubbish washed up on it. There are other nicer spots on the island that visitors might prefer.

Snorkelling is a popular activity at the beach, but it might not be enjoyable from the sand due to the proximity of the corals. However, there's a trick to it: walking along the left side of the abandoned Ko Ma Island and entering the water from the rocks. This offers a much better snorkelling experience. It's advisable to wear shoes or flippers because of the rocks. The water is very shallow at first, but it gets great about 10 metres out. This is where all the boats stop.

Despite the positive aspects, some visitors might find the beach disappointing. The sand bar across to the island can be covered in debris and rubbish, and the sand can be coarse and unpleasant to walk and lay on. The snorkelling experience might not be impressive, with murky water and few fish to see. However, there are plenty of sea cucumbers. The experience might vary depending on the time of the visit, but there are other nicer beaches and snorkelling spots on the island that might offer a better experience.