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Once the preserve of baggy-trousered backpackers, Koh Lanta is now a rather lovely, secret (ish) spot for those in the know. Located just off the southern Krabi coast and surrounded by acres of glittering Andaman Sea, the island is significantly quieter than neighbouring Phi Phi – and just as gorgeous. Most are drawn to the miles-long beaches, the most picturesque of which are on the western side of the island, the most developed in the north, and the wildest in the south. The Marine National Park extends off the south coast and protects 16 jewel-like islands, frequented only by chattering monkeys and divers heading to two of Thailand’s best sites, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Closer to the surface, snorkelers can explore the vast coral reef alongside parrot fish and sea turtles, and back on land, there are pineapple plantations to explore and plenty of (flat) walking trails – and a smattering of upmarket hotels to sip cocktails at too.
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One of 16 islands in the marine national park off Thailand's south coast, when it comes to diving and snorkelling hotspots, Koh Lanta boasts some of the country's finest. Grab your flippers and hop aboard a catamaran, which will have you admiring a rainbow of fish, sea turtles and more at the Hin Daeng or Hin Muang reefs in no time. Then again, you might prefer to sail the Andaman waters in a longtail boat, sunbathe on Koh Lanta's endless golden sands or spot chattering monkeys on a hike into the forest.
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