Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, and one of the most beautiful. The island is situated in the Gulf of Thailand approximately 700km south of Bangkok and approximately 80 km east of the South Thailand coast. The island has been incredibly popular with visitors to Thailand for many years, and many people rent villas, stay in resorts or simple bamboo huts during their holiday on Koh Samui.
As Koh Samui is a large island, there is something for everyone with commercial beaches, as well as more laid back and quiet beaches. There are also beaches that cater for the backpacker crowd. Koh Samui is the classic paradise island with palm fringed beaches and beautiful crystal clear blue waters.
Chaweng Beach is by far the busiest beach on the island. The beach is seven kilometers in length and has white powder sand and clear blue waters that are perfect for swimming and water-sports. Chaweng Beach has a wide range of accommodation that will suit all budgets. There are also plenty of good quality restaurants along the beach and on the main street that is slightly inland. There are also exciting clubs and bars and it is a fantastic place to go to if you want some nightlife.
Quieter beaches on Koh Samui include, Bang Rak (Big Buddha Beach), Mae Nam Bophut and Choeng Mon. All these beaches have excellent accommodation available to suit all budgets. These beaches are far more laid back than the main beaches and perfect for families on vacation.
Apart from beach the island has a number of other attractions for visitors further inland. There is cheap scooter rental in the main beach of Chaweng, which makes it easier to explore the island.
The beautiful Wat Khunaram Ko Samui temple is worth visiting. It is a classic Thai Buddhist temple and contains a mummified monk. The Big Buddha Temple, known as Wat Phra Ya is also worth a visit. It has a fantastic 15 meter high Buddha statue.
There is plenty for everyone to enjoy on the island of Koh Samui, with a multitude of water-sport activities, swimming, diving, snorkeling and much more. There is plenty of accommodation on the island that will suit all budgets. From long term holiday rental, villas, bungalows and much more. Do an online search and start planning your vacation on this beautiful island.
As Koh Samui is a large island, there is something for everyone with commercial beaches, as well as more laid back and quiet beaches. There are also beaches that cater for the backpacker crowd. Koh Samui is the classic paradise island with palm fringed beaches and beautiful crystal clear blue waters.
Chaweng Beach is by far the busiest beach on the island. The beach is seven kilometers in length and has white powder sand and clear blue waters that are perfect for swimming and water-sports. Chaweng Beach has a wide range of accommodation that will suit all budgets. There are also plenty of good quality restaurants along the beach and on the main street that is slightly inland. There are also exciting clubs and bars and it is a fantastic place to go to if you want some nightlife.
Quieter beaches on Koh Samui include, Bang Rak (Big Buddha Beach), Mae Nam Bophut and Choeng Mon. All these beaches have excellent accommodation available to suit all budgets. These beaches are far more laid back than the main beaches and perfect for families on vacation.
Apart from beach the island has a number of other attractions for visitors further inland. There is cheap scooter rental in the main beach of Chaweng, which makes it easier to explore the island.
The beautiful Wat Khunaram Ko Samui temple is worth visiting. It is a classic Thai Buddhist temple and contains a mummified monk. The Big Buddha Temple, known as Wat Phra Ya is also worth a visit. It has a fantastic 15 meter high Buddha statue.
There is plenty for everyone to enjoy on the island of Koh Samui, with a multitude of water-sport activities, swimming, diving, snorkeling and much more. There is plenty of accommodation on the island that will suit all budgets. From long term holiday rental, villas, bungalows and much more. Do an online search and start planning your vacation on this beautiful island.
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