Which is the best beach to stay in Koh Samui?
10 Best Beaches in Koh Samui
- Lipa Noi Beach. Lipa Noi Beach.
- Choeng Mon. Choeng Mon.
- Maenam Beach. Umbrellas and sun loungers on Maenam Beach.
- Chaweng Beach. Chaweng Beach.
- Taling Ngam. Taling Ngam.
- Bophut Beach. Bophut Beach.
- Lamai Beach. Lamai Beach.
- Bang Po Beach. Bang Po beach at sunset.
Can you swim at Chaweng Beach?
Probably the most popular beach on the island, Chaweng Beach is great if you are looking for a place to swim. Unlike Silver Beach, at Chaweng Beach you’ll find that there are more waves but don’t worry, you can still swim in peace. Also, being very popular among tourists, sometimes Chaweng Beach can get pretty busy.
Where is the best snorkeling in Koh Samui?
5 Best Snorkeling Beaches in Koh Samui
- Coral Cove.
- Choeng Mon.
- Silver Beach.
- Taling Ngam.
- Ao Phang Ka.
Which is the best part of Koh Samui?
Without further ado, here are the best areas in Samui that you need to check out when looking for options:
- Chaweng. If your main goal is to experience the club scene, Chaweng is undoubtedly where you should stay in Samui.
- Chaweng Noi.
- Lamai Beach.
- Maenam Beach.
- Bophut.
- Choeng Mon.
- Bangrak Beach (Big Buddha Beach)
- Taling Ngam.
What is the nicest beach in Thailand?
12 Top-Rated Beaches in Thailand
- Railay Beach. Railay Beach.
- Nai Harn Beach, Phuket. Nai Harn Beach, Phuket.
- Haad Rin, Koh Phangan. Haad Rin, Koh Phangan.
- Phra Nang Cave Beach, Krabi Province. Phra Nang Cave Beach, Krabi Province.
- Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi.
- Pattaya Beach.
- Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui.
- Freedom Beach, Phuket.
Is Hua Hin or Phuket better?
There is no comparison. Phuket is a fairly large island with many different resorts, great beaches and scenery. Hua Hin is a small town with average beaches, but its a fun place to spend some time. There are plenty of nearby sights to visit, plus longer day trip excursions.
How do you get from Pig Island to Koh Samui?
Visiting Pig Island in Koh Samui. Lots of tour operators on the island offer trips to Pig Island, and you can choose between a traditional Thai-style longtail boat (30 minutes to the island) or a speedboat. We reckon the longtail boat is cuter for that ‘island’ experience.
Can you snorkel at Lamai Beach?
Lamai is about 4 kilometres long on the east coast of the island. The bay is horseshoe shaped and the beach is fringed by palm trees. The central part of the beach is the busiest area, with parasailing and jet ski rental available. You can also rent speedboats, kayaks, mask and snorkel, wake boards and windsurfers.