Tanote Bay Viewpoint
The Tanote Bay Viewpoint is one of the easiest lookout points to reach on Koh Tao, offering a wide view over one of the island's most distinctive bays. Tanote Bay sits on the east side of Koh Tao, away from the Sairee strip, and is known for its clear snorkelling water and the large granite boulders…
Tanote Bay Viewpoint
Tanote Bay sits on the east side of Koh Tao, away from the Sairee strip, and is known for its clear snorkelling water and the large granite boulders that break the surface of the bay. The viewpoint above it is reached by a short, steep path up through the trees to the top of the rocks.
From there the whole bay is laid out below — the boulders, the fringing reef and the boats moored offshore — with the open sea beyond. Morning light falls straight into the bay from the east.
The road across the island from Mae Haad is steep in places; most visitors arrive by taxi, boat or on a snorkelling trip.
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