Koh Lipe is a small island in
the Southern part of the Andaman sea. It is located in Satun Province,
close to Langkawi island (Malaysia), about 60 Kilometres (38 miles) from
the mainland. It is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, a large
group of over 70 islands, and also part of a smaller cluster of islands
called the Butang Islands or Adang Archipelago.
Koh Lipe is famous for diving and snorkeling, and for the beautiful beaches and the relaxed atmosphere.
Big desert island, with a significant advantage over its cousins, that of having fresh water, Ko Rawi is located N of Ko Butang, E of Ko Adang. Its SE coast is populated with coral reefs and tropical fish.
Koh Tanga and Koh Chuku, halfway between Butang and
Tarutao offer great snorkelling, diving and fishing. The best anchorage is found on the east or west coasts
between the north and south Tangas, depending on wind
direction and ground swell. Alternative daytime anchorage
can ...
This anchorage in 10 metres on a sandy bottom provides a
good overnight haven in the northeast monsoon. A number
of bungalow developments are found in this popular bay. The best beach dinghy landing area is in the east of the bay,
where there is a small sandy channel through the ...
Tarutao National Marine Park
