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Koh Lanta Diving
 Koh Lanta
is located approximately 70 kilometers south of Krabi on the east side of Southern
Thailand's Phang Nga Bay. It stretches for 27 kilometers in the north-south direction
and is traversed by a mountain range that is still covered by virgin rain forest.
Some of the range reaches heights of 500 meters.
Crystal clear water & powdery white beaches dominate the west coast.
Any diver that wants to spend quality time visiting Southern Thailand's greatest
dive sites should base themselves in Koh Lanta. Dive operators on Koh Lanta have
the best access to the great Southern Dive Sites of Koh Phi Phi Koh Ha, Koh Rok,
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Also, the 3 main dive sites around Phi Phi Islands are
Shark Point, Anemone Reef and the King Cruiser Wreck, all in easy reach for dive
operators based in Krabi's Ko Lanta
Koh Lanta's quiet, laid-back atmosphere offers an ideal get-away for those
seeking to escape the masses of tourists that flock to Phi Phi, Phuket or Koh
Samui every year.
 During
the last years, the number of resorts along the western coast increased to about
100, offering a choice for everybody's taste. This has worked making Koh Lanta
a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of
everyday city life.
Until recently limited access has been the major restraining factor in the growth
of Krabi's tourism industry. The nearest airport was 155km to the east in Phuket
and the drive on what is a rather basic road took a good two hours. But all of
that has changed with the opening of Krabi Airport. Now the problem is no longer
access rather accommodation.
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