Make a self catering villa in Ko Phangan, Thailand your home away from home

Ko Phangan, or Koh Phangan as it is sometimes named, is well known the world over for its great Full Moon Parties which are held once a month. For the rest of the month the island is a laid back place for relaxing on the white sand beaches or lazing beneath the palm trees, at one with nature. Its natural beauty, together with the legendary Thai hospitality, makes this a wonderful destination for a villa holiday.

Things to do in Ko Phangan, Thailand

Ko Phangan Full Moon Party - Thousands of visitors come to Ko Phangan each month to celebrate the Full Moon Party here. It all began when a group of party-goers decided that the most beautiful moon could be seen from the appropriately crescent-shaped beach of Haad Rin or Haddrin. It has grown to attracting up to 30,000 people and once the full moon appears all types of music accompanies the dancing. Jugglers, fire-eaters and even fireworks entertain guests who buy food and drinks from local vendors.

Visit the Beaches - The number one reason for visiting Ko Phangan is for the wonderful white sand tropical beaches in the Gulf of Thailand. The warm waters offer the perfect environment for watersports including scuba diving, sailing, swimming, kayaking and fishing.

There are plenty of interesting things to see on Ko Phangan including the waterfall at Than Sadat or visit the spa at the local luxury hotels for a massage and beauty treatments. There are also plenty of cheap bars and restaurants near your self catering villa serving delicious local food.

Places to visit near Ko Phangan, Thailand

Koh Samui rose to fame as the beautiful location for the film ‘The Beach’ but it has far more to offer than just a crescent-shaped white sand beach lined with palm trees. There are temples and buddhas, butterfly farms and waterfalls as well as delicious restaurants making this a great day trip from your Ko Phangan villa.

The best place for shopping on Ko Phangan is at Thong Sala. Traditional souvenirs include wood carvings, silk, coconut products, lacquerware, silver pewter and tailor-made clothing. Thoing Nai Pan Noi also has many small shops, restaurants and bars.

Weather in Ko Phangan, Thailand

All year round the temperatures at Ko Phangan reach around 29-33C (84-91F). Most rainfall is in October and November when 33cm (13 inches) can fall each month in tropical showers. The rest of the year is dry, warm and tropical.

Flights to Ko Phangan, Thailand

International flights regularly arrive on Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International. The nearest airport to your villa in Ko Phangan is on nearby Ko Samui Island about 15km away and there are several flights a day to Bangkok with international connections.