Islands
There are forty six featuring shallow limestone scenery. islands to explore off the coastline of Trang, water good for snorkeling and dramatic The main islands are highlighted below:
Koh Kradan
This is considered to be the most beautiful island in Trang and has fine white sand beaches and crystal clear water, through which you can see the corals. Most of the island’s interior is covered by rubber and coconut plantations and forest. One of the bays has larger waves, which are excellent for surfing.
Koh Sukon
The local name for this island is Koh Mu (pig island) although the majority of the people who live here are Muslim fisher folk. The island is remote and so is a tranquil place, which enjoys golden sands plus coral beds on the eastern coast, which are excellent for snorkeling and diving. During March and April, delicious watermelons grow in abundance.
Koh Muk This rugged cliff-ringed island, the second largest in the Hat Chao Mai National Park, is famous for it’s special feature, the Morakot (Emerald) Cave. The entrance to the cave, on the west coast, is low and hidden from view. At low tide, visitors can swim through an eighty metre long dark tunnel, and emerge in an enchanted lagoon, where there is a small white powder beach surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs. Koh Muk also has a small fishing village and several nice beaches.
Koh Libong Trang’s largest island, Koh Libong is considered to be one of the best places for bird watching. In November and December, migratory birds from Siberia can be seen on the Juhoy Cape and Toob Beach. The island is also home to wildlife such as green turtles, dolphins and dugong (manatee). It is estimated that two dozen of these endangered mammals live off the Juhoy Cape. In addition, the interior of the island is excellent for Olimbing and has lovely views. There is also a small but pleasant waterfall.
Koh Petra and Koh Leo Lien
These islands, actually in Saturn province, but reachable from Southern Trang, are the most northerly of the 22 islands making up the protected Koh Petra National Marine Park. The islands have particularly spectacular cliffs, which soar out of the water and are home to many varieties of sea birds. The interiors of the islands are densely forested and the beaches have reefs with good snorkeling and diving.
Koh Chuak
These are the small islands between Kob Muk and Koh Kradan. They are teeming with both shallow and deep water coral and many types of fish.
Koh Ngai
This small island, surrounded by coral reefs, has beautiful white sand and clear water.
