Beaches in Koh Samui, Thailand Travel Guide
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Chaweng Beach, located on the northwest coast of Koh Samui Island, is the island's most developed, crowded and active beach. It also has the nicest beach. The beach itself, enclosed by rocky headlands on either side, consists of five kilometers of white dust sand, and borders on crystal clear azure water. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for about 100 baht. It is not a quiet beach, however...[+]
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Big Buddha Beach, located on the northeast coast of Koh Samui Island, was originally a back-packer beach. It is still relatively inexpensive and undeveloped although that is changing, at least to a certain degree. It is still relatively uncrowded and the ocean waters are shallow and calm. These factors help make it a nice place for families, or for those who simply want to get away from it all...[+]
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Bophut Beach is located on northeast of Koh Samui Island between Big Buddha Beach to the east and Maenam Beach to the west. It is frequently said that Bophut Beach actually consists of two parts: the beach itself and a commercial center called "Fisherman's Village". The beach itself – white, sandy and coconut lined - runs for around two miles. It is at best considered fair, although the calm...[+]
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Lamai Beach, the second largest beach on Koh Samui Island, is located on the western side of the island, south of Chaweng Beach, the largest beach on the island. Lamai Beach itself is about half the length of Chaweng Beach, about 2.5 km, the sand isn't as white or as fine, and the water is a little rougher. Hundreds of coconut trees, however, provide excellent background and the water is just as pure...[+]
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Choeng Mon Beach is located in the far northeastern part of Koh Samui Island, just south of the northernmost tip. It is considered to be among the, if not the, most beautiful beach on the island, but it is also considered remote and difficult to get in to and out of. Even though, as the crow flies, it is not so far from the island airport, and is only roughly a 15 minute drive from Chaweng Beach...[+]
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Mae Nam (or Maenam) Beach is located on the northern coast of Koh Samui Island, with Bophut Beach two kilometers to the east and Bang Por Beach to the west. From Mae Nam Beach, one can see Koh Phangan Island across the channel and there is a pier in Mae Nam from which one may travel to and from Koh Phangan, home of the original full moon party. The beach itself, four kilometers in length and...[+]
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Chaweng Beach
Big Buddha Beach
Bophut Beach
Lamai Beach
Choeng Mon Beach
Mae Nam Beach