Koh Naka - Phuket's "Castaway" Island

Phuket is not only Thailand's largest island but isto escape the tourist plight of many of Phuket's
also widely known as the Pearl of the Andamanexotic islands, not least Phuket Island itself which
Sea, a world class holiday destination attractinghas become so popular over the past few years
millions of visitors every year. The province isand a "must visit" for holiday seekers worldwide.
famous for many fascinating tourist attractions,Koh Naka Yai is the classic postcard image of
but few people have heard of Koh Naka Yai,island exotica with fine, pristine white sandy
Phuket's secret gem and home to the Koh Nakabeaches lined with coconut trees - the ultimate
Retreat.place to unwind from the stresses of modern day
Koh Naka Yai is a small island less than 15 minutesurban madness. Noroads, no cars, no internet
by boat off the east coast of Phuket. The islandcafes, just the chirping of birds and cicadas in the
is set in the beautiful scenic surroundings of Phangbackground. The only activity you would
Nga Bay, an area that first became famous whenencounter during stay here would be Koh Naka
it was featured over thirty years ago in the epicNoi's famous pearl farms, which can be visited on
James Bond movie 'The Man with the Goldena day trip, or the occasional yacht anchored in the
Gun', and it hasn't looked back since. A Nationalbay.
Park, this stunning bay of paradise islandInevitably, and not surprisingly, the island will some
"getaways" is blessed with spectacular limestoneday become home to some upscale resorts but,
outcrops and mangrove forests that line the bayfortunately for now, Koh Naka remains a virtually
and the many tributaries running into it.uninhabited fisherman's island with only one major
Amazingly, Koh Naka has up until now managedhome on the entire island, the Koh Naka Retreat.