Haad Yao in Thai is called long beach - it is nearly one kilometre in length making it one of the largest beaches and bays on the island - and one of the most beautiful and popular. There is plenty to do here from beach activities through to bars and restaurants that pop up across the bay and on the road into Haad Yao.

Haad Yao is also a magnet for divers and the diving schools teach courses and offer PADI qualifications. There are other places on Koh Phangan such as Chalok Lam that also offer diving training. There is a reef handily placed just offshore from Haad Yao and this offers an excellent training ground. The same reef is a pefect swimming ground for snorkellers to partake in the undersea world advernture.

Haad Yao is on the west coast of Koh phangan with the beaches and bays of Haad Son, Haad Chao Phao & Sri Thanu all within easy reach. Thongsala the main port and is just ten minutes by taxi.