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Kata vs Koh Racha
Choose Kata for calm water, surfing and sunsets; choose Koh Racha for diving.
Kata
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Choose Kata for calm water, surfing, sunsets.
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- To the airport: 47 km · 55–85 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Koh Racha
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Choose Koh Racha for diving.
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- To the airport: 1½–2 h. Drive to Chalong pier, then by speedboat
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Kata and Koh Racha are about 25 km apart, with a boat trip between them.
Ratings
- Beaches: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Kata Very good (4/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Kata Very good (4/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Excellent (5/5)
- Sunsets: Kata Very good (4/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Nightlife: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Remote work: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Kata Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
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