BEACH
Yao Beach is a long stretch of sand dominated on the south side by a beautiful limestone rock. This towers over the otherwise empty beach with calm water and good swimming conditions. It is a popular place for locals to come for picnics and play in the sea.
The beach has fine sand, is 3 kilometers long and is ideal for nature lovers. At low tide, the sea retreats and you have to make a short walk to be able to swim. Apart from a few small resorts on the south side of the beach there is little other development.
Yao Beach is dotted with lovely sea pines and is therefore very suitable for camping. The beach is very quiet, only at both ends there is a chance of encountering other people. In the northern part of the beach, also called Yong Ling Beach, is a designated walking route as part of Hat Chao Mai National Park.
WHERE TO STAY
You will find 2 stays at the south end of the beach. Baan Chao Mai Beach House is a mid-range stay, and in our opinion definitely the place to go. If the stay is fully booked, try the more basic Had Yao Seaview Beach Room. This accommodation is more geared towards groups who come to spend the night in dormitories.
Close to the 2 stays are some small eateries.
