Koh Lipe
Ferry terminal · Ban Ko Li Pe ·
Coral-rich island with sandy beaches, seafood, and clear waters
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Mueang Satun District, Satun, Thailand Get directions
Coral-rich island with sandy beaches, seafood, and clear waters
Mueang Satun District, Satun, Thailand Get directions
"A tiny diving mecca in the south where the Andaman Sea meets the Strait of Malacca; reaching it requires a flight to Hat Yai, a drive to the city of Pak Bara and a 90-minute ferry, which helps make the place feel special. The island consists of three main beaches connected by a few idyllic streets of restaurants, bars and seafood joints, and can be walked around in about 30 minutes. Notable on-island food options include a café serving dishes like khao soi, a northern coconut curry, as well as vegan options. For accommodation, the island’s first luxury offering features jungle-facing villas with private pools." - Jeninne Lee-St. John
"I spent a month on Ko Lipe and it remains one of my fondest memories: bathtub-warm water, fine sand beaches, super-friendly locals who bring in a daily catch for amazing seafood, and waters teeming with life (nearby is an island with excellent snorkeling where you may even spot reef sharks). Accommodation is still basic though increasingly offering 24/7 electricity; development worries me, so visit soon. Best weather and fewer people are between November and March, while May–October is a harsh monsoon that can shut the island down; the best access is by boat from Pak Bara." - Matthew Kepnes
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