During old times Haad Salad lagoon was in the habit to be shelter for the pirates licking here the wounds and resulting itself and the ships in the order after the next battle. Till the last decade, located in northwest coast Koh Phangan, was sleepy, and rather deserted place before resorts and hotels have flung open doors of magnificent numbers, for all length of its snow-white beaches and nearby magnificent hills. Despite of it here there are some budget resorts which still offer tourists simple rooms with grids tense by a hammock on a board verandah and shower with cold water - a little, but for the some people it is enough for high-grade rest. The beach, in comparison with southern coast, remains the silent and peace place, drawing travellers of all social layers.
In Haad Salad area is possible to find the market, minimarkets, restaurants and bars, there are ATM and Internet, andas various tourist and transport agencies.
Now it is the fine and isolated heavenly spot perfectly suitable for swimmng and snorkelling, it is especial during a season of high water (from November till April). In 150 meters from coast the coral reef, well-known among local divers lays, and offering to plunge into the fantastic world of colourful tropical fishes, and as firm and soft multi-coloured corals. Soft white sand, high shady palms, perfectly approach for relax and walks, along beach. It is possible to behold fine sunsets, having supper directly on sand, on mates in the evening. The best time for sailing during the period from November till April, at a high water level, but as and during other time as the sea provides good opportunities for swim the year round.