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Bang Ben Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 20 beaches in the Ranong region 43.8 km away from its center, the city of Ranong. It is one of the beaches of Hat Bang Ben settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Bang Ben Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Baan Prukraksa Beach, which has a rating of 7.
Bang Ben Beach (Ranong) is located outside the Hat Bang Ben settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Bang Ben Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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The coastline of Bang Ben Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bang Ben Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Bang Ben Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Bang Ben Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Bang Ben Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Bang Ben Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.ร้านหยาดดา ชิมก่อนปรุง is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
There are 4 places to stay in the Bang Ben Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Bang Ben Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Bang Ben Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Bang Ben Beach is May. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
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