Samui Beaches
Chaweng Beach
Situated on Samui’s east coast, this is the island’s longest and most beautiful
beach, a 6-km. strip of powder-soft sand fronted by crystal-clear water. At Hat
Chaweng, there is plenty of ac- commodation, ranging from fve-star resorts to
simple bamboo bungalows. In the day time, Hat Chaweng is the centre for water
sports such as windsurfng and jet-skiing and also a great social scene at night,
when the dance clubs pulsate to the latest rhythms.
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Lamai Beach
Also on the east coast, just south of Chaweng Beach, the playful waters
of Hat Lamai always attracts surfers, as they run a little deeper than
any other beaches in Ko Samui. Behind the beach are several spas where
visitors can treat themselves to an herbal sauna, a relaxing Thai massage,
or even a mud facial.
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Maenam Beach, Bophut Beach and Bang Rak Beach
These are all located along the north coast, and are ideal places for those who
want to get away from it all. Bang Rak is often called “Big Buddha Beach” because
of the huge Buddha image at the eastern end of the beach (particularly impressive
at sunset.)
South and West Coast Beaches
On the south and west coasts are very isolated beaches not linked by the island’s
ring road, yet access is easy enough for those in search of tranquility. At Laem
Set in the south, the sea is too shallow for swimming. However, the huge smooth
boulders on the beach and the coconut palms leaning over at impossible angles
make it look spectacular. ln the island’s southwest, Hat Taling Ngam may not be
quite as perfect as Hat Chaweng, but has a long strip of sand that is often deserted
and makes an ideal spot for a beach ramble. At the northern end of the bay, the
luxurious Ban Taling Ngam Resort has several swimming pools and villas set on
a hill with great views of the beach.
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