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Koh Lanta Dive Sites
Information
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Lanta is located approximately 70 kilometers south of Krabi on the
east side of Southern Thailand's Phang Nga Bay. It stretches for
27 kilometers in the north-south direction and is traversed by a
mountain range that is still covered by virgin rain forest. Some
of the range reaches heights of 500 meters. Crystal
clear water & powdery white beaches dominate the west coast.
Any diver that wants to spend quality time visiting Southern Thailand's
greatest dive sites should base themselves in Koh Lanta. Dive operators
on Koh Lanta have the best access to the great Southern Dive Sites
of Koh Phi Phi Koh Ha, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Also, the
3 main dive sites around Phi Phi Islands are Shark Point, Anemone
Reef and the King Cruiser Wreck, all in easy reach for dive operators
based in Krabi's Ko Lanta
 Koh
Lanta's quiet, laid-back atmosphere offers an ideal get-away for
those seeking to escape the masses of tourists that flock to Phi
Phi, Phuket or Koh Samui every year.
During the last years, the number of resorts along the western coast
increased to about 100, offering a choice for everybody's taste.
This has worked making Koh Lanta a great retreat from the hustle
and bustle of
everyday city life.
Until recently limited access has been the major restraining factor
in the growth of Krabi's tourism industry. The nearest airport was
155km to the east in Phuket and the drive on what is a rather basic
road took a good two hours. But all of that has changed with the
opening of Krabi Airport. Now the problem is no longer access rather
accommodation.
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