Koh Takiev is an huge island with
numerous beautiful beaches where you will be totally alone
The two long, beautiful fine sand beaches, each a kilometre
in length, look like two bows on each side of the rocky
headland. Often golden eagles are spotted. These beaches are
the pride of the island which also includes a charming
additional beach with 360 m of amber sand.
To the south of the centre of the
island is a water body shaded by trees.
In the 30-40 m peak hills are
found hillside forests.
The ‘open sea’ beach to the
south-west (800 m) faces the sea to the sunset.
The south-east beach (1 km) is
called ‘ivory’ in reference to the colour of its sand. It
faces the sunrise with a clear view of the sea.
The
eastern beach (360 m) is called ‘amber’. It is close to the
jetty and the fishing village, overlooking the sea, the Phu
Quoc (Vietnam) islands and Ream national park.
Koh Takeiv's beach is so breathtaking
upon landing that, like a sea siren, it
entices visitors to stay longer.. A
short walk down the right side of the
shore carries visitors to a small wooden
bridge perfectly suited for fishing or
diving. Thousands of fish are a flurry
of activity beneath the calm sea here. A
similar underwater landscape may be seen
on the other end of the beach, where
diving is especially good
Koh Ta Kiev has no electricity.
Koh Ta Kiev is already being developed by a Malaysian company. It has the rights to build on the island an eco-tourism resort with beaches, a golf course, marina and theme park.
The island is also home to Jonty’s Jungle Camp camp, offering the ultimate eco-friendly, “back to nature” experience staying in quality tree-house accommodation, you can trek deep into the jungle, acclimatise in the sauna/steam room or simply just laze in your hammock.
