South West beaches on Ko Chang: Lonely Beach

2012-12-03

Jungle covered mountains and blue seasThe south west of Ko Chang is reached via tortuous narrow roads, but to see the beaches you have to leave the road and walk along the beach

Views from a rocky headlandRocky headlands separate the beaches

Behind each beach is a ribbon of intense developmentThe beaches are hidden from the rode by rows of shops and holiday accommodation

Loungers line the Lonely BeachMost of the time - and tide, the beach is quite narrow, with all the shaded space taken up by loungers and holiday accommodation

First thing in the morning on Lonely BeachYou need to get up at dawn to see Lonely Beach like this!

Southern end of Lonely BeachThe further you go, the quieter it gets, and at last there are places to sit in the shade of the trees

Warm water even at dawn on Lonely BeachThe waters are warm, and early morning is the best time for a paddle or a swim, before the heat of the sun burns you to a frazzle.

A swinging seat on Ko Chang Lonely BeachProbably the scene of many photos every day. A swinging seat under a tropical tree, blue seas and distant mountains.

The view from Ko Chang Lonely BeachLooking out over the warm blue sea at other tropical islands

At the far end of Lonely BeachAt the far end of the beach it curves back to the jungle covered hillside

Tropical paradise at Lonely BeachThis is one of the most idyllic sections of the beach, away from the tourist accommodation and crowds

Swinging on the seat at Lonely BeachExploring the South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely Beach

Looking back along Lonely BeachAt this distance it is beautiful - but the temperature is rapidly rising, so time to find somewhere cool

Crystal clear water at Ko Chang Lonely BeachThe water here really is this clear!

Not all beaches are sandyThis beach is mostly occupied by a restaurant

Some beaches are out of reachSome beaches are well fenced off, for the benefit of the more expensive hotels

Local fishing boats in a small baySmall fishing boats

Concrete bridge under constructionConstruction under way to improve access along the shore line

Tropical seas and a palm treeBut the beach is stones

South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely BeachA short stretch of sand

South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely BeachExploring the South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely Beach

South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely BeachExploring the South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely Beach

A short beach ends at a rocky headlandBlue tropical seas and palm trees 

View of islands out to sea Ko ChangTropical islands in a blue tropical sea

South West beaches on Ko Chang Views from the cliff topsExploring the South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely Beach

Views out over a banana plantationExploring the South West beaches on Ko Chang Lonely Beach