Koh Lanta
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | Weather in the region is tropical - there are only two seasons: the | + | Weather in the region is tropical - there are only two seasons: the dry season from December to March, and the rainy season from April to November (although May, June and July are often dry). Temperatures during the year average 25ºC to 32ºC (77ºF to 89.6ºF) and the yearly rainfall averages 2568.5mm. Unlike in say Europe, the rain in this region comes down heavily and quickly over short periods. The first rains usually arrive in April and are indicative of the onset of the SW monsoon, the second (heavier) rains usually arrive in September/October. |
| - | + | Ko Lanta is an all year destination for visiting yachts as the island is big enough to offer good protection from both monsoons. The West coast becomes untenable during the stronger SW monsoon (April - November) whilst the East coast is protected throughout the year, particularly in the SW monsoon. The sea stays at a warm 29 degrees Celsius all year round. | |
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 3 February 2009
Koh Lanta (Yai), Thailand
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Koh Lanta Yai is 6km wide and over 30km long, located approximately 70km from Krabi Town. The island has 9 attractive white sandy beaches, with splendid scenery all around the island. The eastern coastline has many small islands with beaches, caves and most are heavily forested. Coral reefs and under water life can be found on the Islands to the W and SE of Ko Lanta Yai. The island is divided by a mountain range that runs from North to South with the beaches and tourist resorts lying to the west of this range. The East side of the island remains largely unchanged by tourism, with communities of Sea Gypsies, Muslims, Thai Chinese and Thai Buddhist all living in harmony, as they have for many generations. The area between Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Lanta Nio is given over to a mangrove forest with many channels that are navigable by dinghy or Kayak.
A paved road runs along the West coast beaches all the way from the northern part of the island (Ban Saladan) to Kantiang Bay in the South, with partially paved roads from there to the headquarters of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park in the far south. Paved roads also run from Ban Saladan down the East coast through local villages and communities to [Lanta 'Old Town'] and on to the Sea Gypsy village of Sang Ga U. These roads form a 'ring' road of the island with the only break being the National Park area. There are 2 further paved roads that cross the island making access to all parts of the island easy and safe on hired scooters or cars.
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Weather in the region is tropical - there are only two seasons: the dry season from December to March, and the rainy season from April to November (although May, June and July are often dry). Temperatures during the year average 25ºC to 32ºC (77ºF to 89.6ºF) and the yearly rainfall averages 2568.5mm. Unlike in say Europe, the rain in this region comes down heavily and quickly over short periods. The first rains usually arrive in April and are indicative of the onset of the SW monsoon, the second (heavier) rains usually arrive in September/October.
Ko Lanta is an all year destination for visiting yachts as the island is big enough to offer good protection from both monsoons. The West coast becomes untenable during the stronger SW monsoon (April - November) whilst the East coast is protected throughout the year, particularly in the SW monsoon. The sea stays at a warm 29 degrees Celsius all year round.
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