Ao Yon Beach, Cape Panwa

Catch the sun cresting over Phang Nga Bay and run intervals on a quiet east-coast strip. Ao Yon offers two coves with soft slope and fine sand that firms near the waterline around low tide. Park along the small road behind the beach or by the temple, then build a session of 400 to 800 meter repeats across the inner cove. The surface feels smooth underfoot, and the light rewards those first steps before the island wakes. Longtails anchor offshore, so pick a line clear of mooring ropes. Add a short climb to the viewpoint on the road for a finish that spikes the heart rate. Pack water and a towel, as services sit back from the sand here, and enjoy a swim with a sunrise that breaks over the bay.