Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe (Thailand)

This is one of the 4 main beaches on Koh Lipe and as the name suggests, it's known for its spectacular sunrises. Not that any of us saw that! Even if we were awake at 5:30am, it seems unwise to walk in the dark to get there. Snakes! Obsticles.

I walked this beach on my first morning in Koh Lipe but didn't swim as it was windy and wavy. Also many longtail boats tie off here and I didn't walk far enough to find a safe swimming spot. The longtail boats tie up to long, thick roaps that run from the top of the beach and far enough into the water that they can be used at high or low tide. I did find some great little food spots and saw some sweet beachfront accom.

A few days later the three of us walked along Sunrise Beach to get to North Beach at the end. We found the amazing Zodiac See Sun Beach Bar & Resort and parked ourselves here for a while. We're putting money on it being owned by some pot-loving hippies. It's the ultimate chillaxing on the beach place - beanbags, hammocks, benches, booze, picnic tables, stoner bartender, probably some dope, beach-toys, swings, art creations and funky tunes.Læs mere