Posted on 10.25.08 11:43AM under Koh Tao Diving
Situated in the Gulf of Thailand near to Koh Phangan; Koh Tao or ‘Turtle Island’, offers the possibility of an excellent holiday and the chance to discover scuba diving submerged in the clear blue waters of Koh Tao, with its ornate coral reefs, giant anemones and multi coloured fish.
Koh Tao also allows you to relax on its deserted beaches and benefit from its laid back pace of life. Here relaxation is compulsory – perfect for a great holiday in Thailand. Here, by day you can marvel at the corals during your dives and by night, immerse yourself in the party atmosphere.
Situated in the middle of the gulf of Thailand, some kilometers from the coast of mainland, the island of Koh Tao has become over the years the diving Mecca of Asia, for all marine enthusiasts.
Learn to dive in Koh Tao is an ideal way to spend your holidays in the sun, partaking in a rich and thrilling experience.
Each year, the island of Koh Tao attracts those bitten by the diving bug searching the thrill and weightless sensation that SCUBA offers.
It’s not difficult to imagine an ambiance at 8 o’clock in the morning on the dive boats! Despite being on holiday, the excitement and desire to dive drives everyone to be there on time! Everything is done to allow you to take in and enjoy this beautiful underwater world in safety.
In Koh Tao, the majority of dive sites do not exceed 30m in depth, the water is warm and clear and the conditions are rather merciful, perfect for a holiday. Free from exploitation, simply take pleasure of our diving and let yourself glide alongside the pinnacles, huge boulders covered with corals, anemones, oysters, sea urchins, sponges and giant mussels. A large variety of tropical fish frequent our privileged dive sites around Koh Tao: squirrel fish, angelfish, scorpion fish, barracuda, triggers, and also the possibility of seeing sharks and better still a whale-shark!
Here you can dive between gigantic boulders that have tumbled from the edge of the island; piles of rocks peppered with small caverns and shallow coral gardens that stretch out along the beaches. You will appreciate the diversity of nature’s highlights and Koh Taos varied dive sites, typical of Thai waters.
Koh Tao remains a must for dive holidays in Asia, particularly in Thailand. ‘Turtle Island’, without a doubt, will please all scuba divers and those searching to discover scuba in a place that offers an all-round great time, not just in SCUBA. I you would like to stay informed about new content on my website and about new development in scuba diving, simply subscribe to my RSS Newsletter.
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