mostly inhabit it and can be seen
going about their daily errands in their
traditional boats along the coast. Koh
Racha Rai consists boasts of a stunningly
beautiful bay of fine white sand and clear
blue water; it is also the area in which all
of the accommodation is located, given
that Koh Racha Noi is uninhabited. The
most famous one of these is the five star
hotel The Racha, a classy resort in which
one can find all sorts of amenities and
luxuries. The island however, is more
popular amongst those who prefer to
visit it as a day trip location as it is easily
accessible. Sadly, day trippers miss out
on one of Koh Racha’s most beautiful
and unique night activities: stargazing.
Because of the relatively small quantity
of bars and lights as well as its isolation
from polluted areas, Koh Racha’s night
sky flares up with incandescence when
the night’s blanket covers it and thus the
view is spectacular, highly coveted by
the few that know about it.
Koh Racha Noi on the other had is
solely a day trip island. It is the perfect
place to go and find some peace and
tranquility. It is mostly composed by
rocks and rugged areas so it is ideal for
those who enjoy sitting and fishing just
as the locals do. However, if you want
to escape the crowds that can end up
forming in Koh Racha Yai’s U-shaped
bay, it is equally a good option.
Getting to Koh Racha takes a little
longer than getting to Coral Island,
where Coral Island is 9 kilometers from
Phuket, Racha is 22.
As a whole, Coral Island and Koh
Racha are definitely destinations worth
spending a good holiday in. If you
are looking to explore a large range of
coral reefs and partake in numerous
water sports with all the amenities of
a developed island, the former is the
place to go. If on the other hand you
prefer taking a relaxing day trip or
night time stargaze in a sandy U-shaped
bay’s beach, head to the latter. But if
you want a bit of balance and prefer to
experience everything these cosy islands
have to offer, head to both of them and
enjoy a fascinating experience. Summer
is quickly approaching, so it is time to
decide. Which one is it going to be?
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