Ibrahim Jabbari
The drive through the island to reach Sai Daeng beach is nearly as stunning as the beach itself. Winding up over the hills of southern Koh Tao through old palm plantations past the island’s now defunct windmill, the road eventually crests to bright blue views extending out towards Phangan in the south, and Samui past that on a clear day. At Sai Daeng itself, a fleet of kayaks is available to help you paddle out toward Shark Island, an uninhabited volcanic mount, or just laze around on the sand while filling up on beers or fruit shakes from the bamboo beach bar.
