The West Coast, although not really a spot for swimming, Thong Krut Bay still has the feel of a small fishing village,
with a superb view over a string of islands to the South. On the beach, wooden restaurants built on stilts make pleasant places to have a drink in a restful atmosphere.
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Phang Ka Bay is another beautiful and very quiet beach, although one has to go through
the hotels to get to it. Once on the beach though, one can easily enjoy a bit of peace and solitude while soaking up some sunshine. On the left-hand side of the main road you will find a smaller
street which leads to a temple. For those who appreciate curiosities, check out the mummified body of a famous monk on display there.
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Although the access from the road is difficult and the coastline is narrow, Taling Ngam boasts a beautiful and secluded
beach. The best spot in the area is covered by the Royal Meridien which has one of the most amazing ocean views on the island. If you need peace and quiet and have that feeling of getting away from
it all, you won't be disappointed with Taling Ngam.
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Lipa Noi makes a lovely stopover to take a break and have a swim or a drink. This beach is
also one of the best locations on the island to go and catch a beautiful sunset. A few bungalows and a restaurant can be found close to the beach. There's not much in the way of entertainment in the
area though.
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Maenam Beach, has a 4 km long smooth white beach. Windsurfing facilities are available, as well as several small beach
restaurants and bungalows. There is no nightlife in Maenam but it's a fantastic place to spend a day or an afternoon with your friends or family.
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Bo Phut Beach is 2 km long and located on the North side of Samui. It was one of the first
beaches on the island to be developed. In Bo Phut village, you will find many seafood restaurants overlooking the beach. It's the reason why Bo Phut was called the fishermen’s village: it
offers Samui's best selection of seafood.
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On Big Buddha Beach you will find a 12-meter tall religious icon, which is part of
the Wat Phra Yai temple. This attraction is one of Samui's most popular sights and looks especially impressive when lit up at night. There is no town centre as such, but there are many shops,
restaurants and bungalows nearby. Remember if you wish to get close to the Big Buddha, by note of respect to the religious significance of the icon, one is required to wear long trousers and shirts.
You can 'hire' loose long pants and shirts outside the temple if you wish.
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Choeng Mon Beach. This small beach, located just a few minutes from the Northern part of Chaweng, is one of our favourites.
A good way to realise that not so far from Chaweng, there are still some very quiet places, not too developed as yet. It is a rather good place to go for a swim as the water is quite deep.
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Chaweng Beach is 7km long and Samui's most popular and lively beach. There are lots of
shops, bars, restaurants and discos to be found there. Chaweng offers you all kinds of music, from traditional Thai to Jazz, rock and reggae. If you have kids, there is also a playroom in Chaweng,
with European management, where you can leave them to play with other kids, thus gaining a little bit of time on your own to go and treat yourself.
Chaweng Noi Beach is just around the rocks, at the South end of Chaweng beach. It's a lot less busy and less developed than
Chaweng, and you can pick one of the many small beach restaurants there to have a quiet meal in a very pleasant atmosphere. The beach itself is delightful.
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