Every now and again progress can be a wonderful thing, fortunately Ko Tao has maintained its relaxed atmosphere, ]it is,it's] still nigh on impossible to find a crowded beach. The given name Koh Toa means Turtle Island; most say that the designation is due to the islands appearance which is meant to look like an inverted turtle while others declare it is from the day's when the sea near the islandwas rich with turtles and the islandwas their breeding grounds. In the beginning of 80's brought to Koh Taosome of the first people from KoPhangan who were looking for something innovative away from the masses and crowds who were going nuts for the Full Moon party on KohPhangan. Here they discovered something more than just a new island to explore and soon the backpackergroups were energetic about the magnificent newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the stunning powdery white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the low-cost living, backpackerssoon came in droves. Departure and arrivals were on the local coconut boats, and even then delays of several days were regular. Back to the hammock and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Therefore, as its reputation for gorgeous nature, outstanding marine life and wonderful landscapes grew, easier access was obtainable when improved and safer boats were brought in to cope with the number of backpackers, being engrossed to the island. Attracted by the beautiful coral reefs surrounding Ko Tao, and the increase in recreational scuba diving, a quantity of enterprises started a scuba diving shop on Koh Tao. These enterprises in turn built accommodationfor their clientele, and after a while several of these places have become quite developed places.
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