Just a few kilometres south of the main land yet a million miles from its heavy urbanisation lies Ko Mak, undoubtedly a peaceful and relaxing place. A tropical haven for those who like the quiet life, it has so far escaped the grasp of the major developers and remains a small slice of an island locked in time.
Coconut and rubber tree plantations cover a vast proportion of the island, interspersed with patches of lush virgin forest. The population now numbers upwards of 600 people.
We arrived here in the low season and felt like Robinson Cruso on an isolated island, there were only us, some locals working in their places, and the sound of breaking waves.
Koh Mak is a very small and a flat island, therefore it is an easy to explore by foot, In the low tide we could have crossed to the near island and circle it for 3 hours walk, the other days we walked towards the other side of Koh Mak along coconut plantations and sandy beaches.
It was our last opportunity to lay down, do nothing without any worries ...
Have fun,
Efrat and Yoni.
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