Where is Ko Yao Yai Island on Phuket?
• About 10.4 miles due west from Cape Yamu Beach on Phuket’s east coast.
What are the GPS coordinates of Ko Yao Yai Island?
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How far is Ko Yao Yai Island from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
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Are taxis available at Ko Yao Yai Island?
• Partly
What beaches are surrounding Ko Yao Yai Island?
There are many beaches all over the island.
Which direction does Ko Yao Yai Island face?
Lo Pared Bay - West-southwest. Lo Jak Beach - . Coco Beach - Southwest.
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - 1,341 meters (4,400 ft.). Lo Jak Beach - Beach Length: 732 meters (2,400 ft.) for the North beach and 503 meters (1,650 ft.) for the South beach. Coco Beach - 283 meters (930 ft.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - 12.8 meters (42 ft.) on average. Lo Jak Beach - Beach Width: 15.2 meters (50 ft.) on average. Coco Beach - Beach Width: 30 meters (100 ft.) on average.
What is the estimated beach area of Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - 17,168 square meters (184,800 square ft.) Lo Jak Beach - Estimated Beach Area: 11,148 square meters (120,000 square ft.). Coco Beach - Estimated Beach Area: 93,000 square meters (93,000 square ft.)
How is the quality of the beach at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - A large beach with sand mixed with dirt. Not ideal, but good for walking around or laying down to tan for a couple of hours. Lo Jak Beach - A lot of light colored sand at this beach, it is plenty long and wide enough for the low numbers of visitors that typically stay here. Coco Beach - Excellent - deep and soft white sand well taken care of.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - A lot of rocks and pieces of coral to step on during low-tide. Better to swim when the tide is high. Lo Jack Beach - Some spots without coral, but most of the beach is filled with coral. Coco Beach - Great for wading and swimming.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Ko Yao Yai Island?
All the resorts on the beach have facilities, there are no public restrooms or showers.
What features/amenities are available at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - Jetinn Teppan Pier. Lo Jak Beach - These are two shallow bays with decent sand for being on the east side of Phuket where the dirt mixes with the sand to make mud in many areas. The sand here is some of the best on the island. The beach is picturesque especially near the middle where the beaches are split by a rocky outcrop. Coco Beach - Water is clear and rock-free in the shallow areas. Sand is soft and clean, and the slope is gradual, providing a nice shallow area.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Ko Yao Yai Island?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Ko Yao Yai Island?
A few resorts on the beach have beach chairs set up on the sand for sun tanning.
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes, at the resorts.
Is Ko Yao Yai Island a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Public, no fees.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Very good.
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - Yes. Lo Jak Beach - No. Coco Beach - No.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - Jetinn Teppan Pier on the North end. Lo Jak Beach - Lo Jak Pier. Coco Beach - not sure.
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Ko Yao Yai Island?
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Ko Yao Yai Island?
3-5m
Is there a convenience shop available at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes, scattered around the island.
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - Great place for sunset, nothing really to see here but the beach is OK. Lo Jak Beach - Nothing really. The view is spectacular for sunset though!
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay - Though we didn’t see any mention of any extra activities like kayak or paddle-board rentals, some of the resorts must have recreational equipment for rent. Lo Jak Beach - Bring it if you got it! The beach is fine for flying discs or balls or something sporty. Snorkeling is OK here, so bring your gear and explore the shallows along the beach.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Possible, if you can find some privacy.
Are massages offered at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes, at many resorts and some of the beaches.
Is it possible to picnic at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Yes, bring your own food from Phuket or buy locally on-island.
Is it possible to surf at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Is smoking allowed at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Ko Yao Yai Island?
Lo Pared Bay and Lo Jak Beach - Many rocks under the water, be careful not to cut feet.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Ko Yao Yai Island?
