Although Koh Maprao is only a few kilometers away from Phuket, the two islands are completely different. While Phuket is a world-famous island known as the pearl of Andaman, Maprao is just small island hardly known to the world. But this island has impressed countless visitors with its fascinating nature, its friendly people, and its agro-tourism. Although Koh Maprao is just a small island, there still is a fascinating beach called Haad Yao, which is a long sandy beach with peaceful surroundings.