Tri Tra or Emerald Beach

Tri Tra Beach (Emerald Beach) lies tucked away in a headland just south of Patong beach, this charming little beach is often overlooked because of its close proximity to the allure of Patong. Also known as Emerald Beach, Tri Tra Beach is a peaceful getaway from the crowds at Patong.

There are two alternatives to get there; one is to head south from Patong’s beach road and turning left at the Amari Coral Beach Resort and then just past Baan Yin Dee the road leads to Tri Trang Resort; or taking the road past the Merlin Beach Resort until you come to Naik Rang at the bottom of the hill and you can access Tri Tra Beach through the restaurant there.

This small stretch of beach (only 500 metres long) is perfect for snorkeling and kayaking and equipment can be hired on the beach during the high season. Because of its rocky seabed, swimming is normally best at high tide. There is an old style restaurant on Tri Tra beach that serves delicious Thai and international cuisine – and in the evenings the bright lights of Patong can be seen from across the bay.

Joining Tri Tra Beach on this headland are three other quiet Beaches within easy reach – Paradise Beach, Freedom Beach and Tri Trang Beach. Tri Tra Beach is a northern facing beach so the sun sets behind the cape but still the sunrises and sunsets display a wonderful array of colours lighting up the sky.

After a relaxing calm day at the beach the nearby town of Patong offers virtually everything you need for an exciting night out. With its multitude of first-rate restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shopping centres – Patong only a short distance from Tri Tra Beach has it all.