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Similan
Islands southern Thailand
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Similan islands beach, Similan islands Thailand, Similan live aboard
Similan national park, Similan scuba, Similan Thai, Thailand beach
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- The Similan Islands in
southern Thailand are a group of 9 islands around one hundred
kilometers northwest of Phuket,
in the emerald water of the
Andaman Sea. The warm tropical waters
touch some of the top beaches on this planet and among the top 10 dive
destinations in the world. Similan beaches are of fine sand and
granite boulders. A world class prime area for beach vacation,
Similan scuba
diving and snorkeling. Due to the status as a national park you
wont find the usual
shops and restaurants littering the beach. On Koh Miang - island no. 4 -(Koh stands for Island) is a camping ground and
some Thai style bungalows. If you are interested to travel there go to a
bigger travel agent in Phuket and book the Similan Islands Thailand or
contact Met Sine
Travel before the pier can do booking for
speedboats and accommodation on island No.4.
Tel: 076 443276, 443340 fax: 595164
Avoid the National Park
Headquarter before the pier. This is a disaster zone, extremely
infested with mosquitoes plus not very helpful employees. The islands are a area with pristine beach environment full of beauty
above and under the water surface with some exemptions,
unfortunately there are still many locals -not foreigner, it is possible
to determine this by the nature of the junk-who just throw their trash,
engine oil container usually function as petrol container in longtail boats-, plastic bottles and everything one can think about just into the sea or on the beach.
- Huge granite boulders form a dramatic Similan Beach environment
on the Similan Islands southern Thailand. Granite boulders a few meters |
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Similan Island Beach on the main Island
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- The most attractive vacation spots are found under the surface.
Many spectacular coral banks are around The Similan Islands have become just as popular in their own right because of the low-lying formations covered with thick forests of Ironwood and gum trees. The islands are also home to many types of animals as well as endangered animals.
The Similan Islands consist of ten small islands. Koh Nueng has got a white sandy beach and is the longest beach from all other islands. It is a place for sea turtles for laying their eggs, and it is a good place for deep diving. On Koh Sam is no beach only granite rock formation lots of exotic fishes are around the granite boulders, including |
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.barracuda. On Similan island No. 8 there is accommodation, a office of The Similan Islands National Park, and a beach front restaurant, you can book the bungalows on the address given above.
The beach on Similan island 8 has got a very fine and white sandy beach and it is 400 meters long. It's great for swimming and snorkeling. The second beach is located on the east of the island within walking distance through the Similan Island jungle. |
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Similan island Koh Haa is a great spot for diving. Have a look an a special species of white-gray eel. Beautiful corals are around in the deeper diving region.
Koh Hok is full of rocks and cliffs. There is a beach on the east side of the island with a wide area of living corals.
Similan island Koh Jed is a great site for deep diving. Beautiful tropical fishes are around and maybe you can see sea turtles and sting rays, not all the time.
Koh Similan is the biggest island of Similan Islands group - see top picture-. The horseshoe bay -as shown in the picture- is full of corals and tropical fishes, fantasy rock is a landmark of the island. The other islands of the Similan Archipelago are similar, they all have the same in common, great vacation and holiday, especially for beach freaks and scuba diving heroes. |
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