Beaches of Koh Samui
Chaweng beach . This 7 km beach is the longest, most popular, and most developed on the east coast of Koh Samui. The white sand is fine and the sparkling, clean water.
There is throughout the small beach restaurants, gift shops, bars, and diving agencies. Beach Lamai . The second most popular beach of the island, is located south of Chaweng beach. This 4km beach offers various attractions such as the centers of massage or meditation, a market, and diving agencies. Ten kilometers from Chaweng is a smaller less crowded beach, 2 km away. A visit to the twin rocks Hin Ta and Hin Yai on the shore is recommended (in Thai rock "grandfather and grandmother"). These pretty amazing rocks in the shape of giant male and female genitalia. In the center of Lamai there are many bungalow-style accommodation, ranging from budget to high-end resorts with swimming pools and gardens. Rak Beach . The beach bears the name of a Buddha statue of 12 meters, in the landscape of the island. It is a fairly quiet beach with bungalows. Beach Bo Phut . The beach near the Rak beach is quiet because of the existence of a fishing village and a jetty. It is a sandy beach of 2 km, lined with coconut trees leaning towards the sea. With its calm waters, Bophut is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. This is one of the few beaches on Samui where you can rent a jet-ski, as well as kayaks and diving equipment. To the west end of Bophut, is perhaps one of the oldest dwellings of island, the fishing village, with its wooden buildings. Small shops on the beach sell a bit of everything, and there are also restaurants. Mae Nam Beach . Located near the Bo Phut Beach, this 5 km beach is one of the most popular spots among travel agents. Besides the many bungalows and restaurants, there are diving agencies, sports facilities on the beach. Bang Po Beach . A calm sea with coral reefs make it a place suitable for diving. Bay Na Thon . It is the most developed part of the island, on the west coast, or the ferries arrive from Surat Thani, and where there is a shopping center. There are many souvenir shops, crafts, and jewelry. There are also all public services like the post office, banks, a police station, telephone services, and a hospital. Beach Talin Ngam . South of Na Thon, this rather quiet beach is the best on the west coast of Ko Samui. It is also a good place to watch the sunset. Bay Phang Ka . This small beach near Taling Ngam, is not recommended for swimming as the ground is muddy and shallow water. However, the place offers one of the best views of the island of the sun, especially when the sky is clear. Thong Krud Bay . Located south of the island near the beach Taling Ngam, this bay is not far from the island Ko Taen, good Samui fishing zone. Although not suitable for swimming, the beach has boat services that can take you to Ka Taen. Beach Choeng Mon . 4 km north of Chaweng Beach, this lovely clean and quiet beach is recommended for those wanting a real relaxation.
Discounted hotels in Koh Samui
Surrounding islands Koh Samui
Ko Phangan
an area of 170 square kilometers and located approximately 20 km north of Ko Samui, the island has many secluded beaches, and lack of modern infrastructure, but it is a good choice for those who find Samui too busy or too expensive. With a rocky landscape and waterfalls, this is an ideal place for those seeking an adventure off the beaten track.
Over a hundred of cheap bungalows are built in a natural environment. The beaches Rin Nok and Rin Nai , the southeast, on each side of the long cap Hat Rin , are the most popular beaches. Rin Nok, on the east side, has a better beach for swimming and diving, with a few coral reefs, while Rin Nai has a better selection of bungalows. Beach Thong Sala , where most of the community of island is located, also hosts the ferries from Surat Thani and Samui. Restaurants, travel agents, scooter rentals, and shopping there. Of the four waterfalls on the island, falls Than Sadet in the eastern part remains the most famous, especially because it was visited by King Rama V, Rama VII and Rama IX, the royal insignia engraved on the rocks. The Wat Khao Tham , is a temple located in a cave on top of a hill about 4 km from the Thong Sala port. This peaceful temple is a meditation center where courses are taught to foreigners.
Ko Tao
This lovely island 45 km north of Ko Pha-Ngan, a pristine nature with its inhabitants in harmony with it. This is a great place for scuba diving.
Due to the perfect visibility in the water and rich marine life, the island is slowly becoming a popular destination for diving. Adjustments are available on the island, and outside of work, you can rent a scooter to tour the island.
Ko Nang Yuan
This is a group of three small islands near the pristine north of Ko Tao, and joined together by a white sand beach. As Ko Tao, the surrounding sea is excellent for diving, thanks to the variety of coral formations and a rich marine life. Housing is available. To achieve this, there is one from Ko Tao boat service.
Islands National Park Ang Thong.
Located 20 km northwest of Ko Samui, the park is full of fascinating beaches, caves, and coral reefs. This is a group of about 40 islands with strange shapes, with limestone cliffs, and hidden lagoons. The widest island of the group is Wua Ta Lap , which houses the office of the park, and also a cave beautiful, Tham Bua Bok , with stalactites and stalagmites. At the top of 400 meter of the island, it has a postcard view of Ang Thong Islands. Another main island of Ko Mae, has a beautiful beach and an emerald salt lake. The national park does not allow night stay. It is not accessible either to individual tourists, we must join a group organized by a tourist agency.
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Sports in Koh Samui
Thai Boxing, Karate, Gymnastics.
In the center Lamai Gym, and WMC Muay Thai camp.
This room has free weights and weight machines. If you like Thai boxing, there are two sessions daily, morning and afternoon. The camp talented educators, a ring, and a few punch-balls and other equipment for Muay Thai.
Address: South of Lamai, at the beginning of Beach Road Lamai. Boxing School Thai Pinyo. Of course Muay Thai with professional instructors. The room has a ring and all the necessary equipment. . Address: North of Lamai, on the Ring Road near the Buddy Bar . Neptune Club and fitness center , this modern spa resort is in the heart of Chaweng. The room has free weights and machines. The relaxation area includes a Nordic-style sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. Address: 200/1 Chaweng Beach Road World Gym A room for bodybuilders, but also for people wanting to stay fit during holidays. Free and robust machine weight. . Address: Samui Ring Road, near Chaweng Samui Dojo, Karate, Okinawan Goju Ruy The dojo Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate allows learning martial arts. Address: Between Lamai and Hua Thanon. Bowling Living Bowl center This bowling center in the heart of Chaweng twelve tracks. In the evening, the square becomes a disco bowling center with a DJ. Drinks and snacks are available. Address: On the road to Chaweng Beach, near McDonalds. Karting Samui Go-Kart Samui Go-kart has three different choices of karts. An activity for both young people and adults. Canoeing and Kakaking You can rent canoes and kayaks near the Chaweng beach, and some other places. Travel agents often organize courses in canoeing and kayaking destinations like Koh Mae and Angthong National Marine Park, west of Samui and Phangan islands. Sailing, Windsurfing, Water-ski, Kite-Surf You can rent different types of boats, catamarans or windsurfers on Chaweng beach. There are also sailing courses available. Water skiing is also available on several beaches. One can try kite-surfing at Samui Orchid Resort (Beach Ban Harn near Hua Thanon) and Shamballa Resort (Rak Beach with the great Buddha north of Samui). A yacht race held annually around the island of Samui, Koh Samui Ragatta. fishing the fishing courses can be arranged by many travel agents on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Tennis There are two clubs tennis in Samui, Samui Tennis Club in Nathon, and Koh Samui Tennis Club at Santiburi Resort, Mae Nam. You will find good tennis courts Samui. Most of them are located in resort areas such as Santiburi Resort, Samui Imperial Hotel, Amari Palm Reef Resort, the Central Samui Beach Resort, and some other places. Prices are about 150 baht per hour. Football and volleyball. There are not a lot of ground, but sometimes some zones with goals between where groups of friends can play football. On many beaches on the other hand, people occasionally play volleyball, most of the time you can participate just by asking. Cycling There are some trails for bike ride to Samui, between Chaweng and Lamai. the "Red Bicycle" near Hin Ta Hin Yai offers information, and bicycles. Golf Ko Samui offers a golf course designed by Edward Theile and Pirapon Namartra. It's a real challenge, also with a lot of diversity. For details, contact the Santiburi Dusit Resort. Tel. 077 425031-3 www.dusit.com Paintball . Samui offers paintball activities. Bungee jumping . There are also means to do bungee jumping, over the water. See the website samuibungyjump.com
Diving around Koh Samui
Koh Samui diving
Most novices to diving spots are a short boat ride away, while really impressive sites for experienced divers are less than two hours from Ko Samui to places like the Ang Thong Marine Park. Koh Tao. Approximately 70 km north Samui, is the island of Koh Tao (in Thai "turtle island"). There are many sites for diving around Koh Tao, with visibility in the water 15-30 meters. The waters of Koh Tao are also full of life, with barracuda, tuna and sea turtles. Pinnacles of Chumporn . Considered one of the most challenging dive sites with occasionally strong currents and depths of 10-35 meters, the site consists of fascinating submerged pinnacles. The highest of these rocks is approximately 16 meters below surface. A Chumporn, you can swim with grouper the size of a man, or other large pelagic fish, and barracuda shoals, tuna, and mackerel. Southwest Pinnacles . They consist of the formation of three rocks ranging from 4 to 30 meters below the surface. Above pinnacles, there are gardens marine plants of various colors. Between these rocks, there are black and bushy corals, sheltering colorful fish. Leopard sharks are often encountered, and it is also possible to see occasional whale shark. Giant groupers are common, as well as barracudas, snappers, and porcupine fish hidden. Pinnacles Samran . This dive site tends to attract experienced divers because the water is deep, and sometimes strong currents. The pinnacles are submerged under 12 meters of water, and attract many varieties of Carangidae, and barracuda giants. Roche Verte . There is a good selection of observation spots, with depths ranging from 4 to 25 meters. The rock consists of many arches, caves and crevices. Fish available there or peas with blue rings, sharks white reefs, silver fish, etc. Roche Blanche . This site allows the exploration of two pinnacles only 2 meters deep, but can go up to 22 meters underwater. Butterfly fish, angelfish or dominate, and many fish find refuge among the corals. You can also see sea snakes, turtles, moray eels and blue spotted stingrays. Sail Rock . North of Samui between the islands of Koh Tao and Phangan is the internationally known dive site of Sail Rock . Although only 15 meters underwater, the structure extends 40 meters below the surface. The main attraction of Sail Rock is a "wall" formed naturally under water 15 meters. Divers can go to the wall under 18 meters of water to the surface. Visibility is often excellent to 30 meters. The structure has holes that are ideal habitat for sea anemones and moray eels. Reef sharks and manta rays are also common, as well as schools of tuna and barracuda. During the cold season, whale sharks can be seen occasionally. Ang Thong . National Marine Park Ang Thong is located about 30 km northwest of Samui. The park appeared in the film "The Beach" with Leonardo Di Caprio. The park includes 80 islands, and some offer the best dive sites in Thailand. Koh Wao and Koh Yippon are the most popular, with an incredible diving experience. The water visibility is 15-25 meters, and the best time to visit the area is between September and January. The marine park is a breeding ground for many species of fish, and the place of hundreds of varieties of colorful corals, soft and strong. For novices , coral reefs near Samui are within 5 to 25 minutes by boat. These include the reefs Lamai, Chaweng, Waikiki, Koh Matlang.
agencies in Koh Samui
Dive & Adventure Projects
Swedish Instructor on Samui.
Web: www.thaistyles.net
Pro Divers
PADI. Swedish School in Koh Samui.
Address: 125/5 Moo 3 Maret, Lamai
Web: www.prodivers.nu
Stingray Divers
Diving in Koh Tao.
Web: www.stingray-divers.com
Planet Scuba
Koh Samui diving school. Sites:. Chaweng and Koh Tao
Web: www.planet-scuba.net
Dive Point
Address: Chaweng.
Web: www.divepoint-thailand.com
The dive shop
. Diving lessons, equipment
. Address: Chaweng beach road
Web: www. thediveshop.net
Crystal Dive Resort
One of the leading operators of Koh Tao.
Address: Mae Haad, Koh Tao.
Web: www.crystaldive.com
Searobin Dive Center
Discover the underwater world of Koh Samui.
Web: www.divesearobin.com
Dive in deep
Address: Chaweng Beach Road.
Web: www.diveindeep.com
Hobo-Ya
Japanese diving school in Samui.
Address: Chaweng and Bo Phut.
Web: www.houbou-ya.com
Planet Tec
diving since 1982.
Web: www.planet-tec.net
Crystal Dive Resort IDC
Instructor, and courses.
Addresses: Mae Haad, Koh Tao.
Web: www.idckohtao.com
Big Bubble Dive Resort
Address: Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao.
Web: www. bigbubble.info
New Way Diving
Diving in small groups.
Address: Sairee Beach, Koh Tao.
Web: www.scubadivingkohtao.com
MTF Diving
Web: www.mtfdiving.com
Attractions in Koh Samui
Phang Ka snake farm.
Shows with venomous snakes and impressive where farmers dodge their attacks frightening. The farm also exposes scorpions. A memorable visit if you are on the island.
Address: A tambn Taling NGMA, with shows between 11am and 14h.
Tel: 0-7742-3247 Garden of butterflies and bees. Located at the foot of the hill south of the island, the garden offers a unique opportunity to observe many species of butterflies. The other focus is a bee hive in Thai style, which allows visitors to observe the activities of bees. The insect museum where rare insects from Thailand and other countries are exposed, is worth a visit. Open daily from 8h to 17h, 120 baht per person. Tel: 0-7742-4020-21 Samui Aquarium and Zoo Tiger. the aquarium has a lot of tropical fish, coral fish , catfish and a few sharks. The zoo is home when her Asian tigers, colorful and talkative parrots, eagles, otters or even who will provide entertainment if they are in the mood. You can also take pictures with the tiger, for 100 baht per person with your own device. Address: A Ao Laem Set, open daily from 9am to 18pm, 250 baht per person. Tel: 0-7742-4017-8 Farm crocodiles crocodiles Siam, caimans, crocodiles of salt water, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and other animals are gathered in this farm. shows at 11am, 14h, 250 baht per person. Address: Near waterfalls Na Mueang Buffalos Fights this local sports traditionally organized as show after the rice harvest, but has regularly held today, with silver paris. This is the opportunity to see the life of the Thais in the south. There are several "stages" in the island, most of the time this is an area of land under palm trees with a bamboo fence. The fight ends when one of the animal fled, usually well before he was injured. In general a hundred baht for attendance. Samui Buffalo Village, Tambon Na Mueang, shows at 10am and 15h. Entertainment monkeys and elephants. After the show, you can see how the monkeys fetch coconuts. Visitors are often impressed by their intelligence and commitment to the elephants, with which they can do many laps. On Ko Samui, the island of the coconut trees, the monkey is considered man's best friend. It is used to go looking for coconuts for centuries. Today they are also used to entertain tourists. Monkey Education Center, A Tambon Bo Phut, with shows at 10:30, 14h, and 16h. 150 baht per person. Tel: 0-7724 -5140 Wat Pradoem It is a temple built in the late Ayutthaya period, there are 250 years. This is the first temple on Ko Samui, with a wooden hall which houses ancient Buddhist scriptures beautifully decorated. At about 12 km on the 4169 road, or 1 km from the Na Muang Falls. Wat Samret This ancient temple has marble Buddha from Burma, and other sculptures of Buddha. Wat Phra Yai or the temple of the Big Buddha. Built in 1972, this temple has golden Buddha 12 meters high, which is part of the landscape of Ko Samui. The temple is also a meditation center. Hall Cultural Ban Lamai. Museum Servant, there are objects used by the locals in the past. These are utensils, hunting weapons and equipment used for the planting of coconut trees. Address: the Wat Lamai, on Route 4169 Non-decomposed body of Luang Pho Daeng, a Buddhist monk in Khunaram temple is a deviation. After his death 30 years ago, his body was miraculously remained in perfect condition. It is still sitting in meditation position in the temple, located the Na Muang waterfalls and Hua Thanon village. Garden statues , displays Buddhist and Hindu statues, recently created a few years ago by the local sculptor Khun Nim. Located at the highest point of the island of Samui, the garden can be reached by the road side at Wat Khunaram. The coconut in Eight Heads , is a rare species and exotic coconut. To see what kind of tree, you can follow the signs on the ring road No. 4169 south of Na Thon. The Hin Lat Falls These falls are located at the end of the 4172 road, 3 km south of Na Thon. Surrounded by palm trees, ferns, and creepers, Hin Lat has many natural pools for swimming. For a quieter atmosphere, you have to walk 2 km to reach the higher levels. The Na Muang Falls 1 These large falls about 11 km south of Na Thon, flow over 40 meters high and 20 meters wide. Its large downstairs pool is inviting, but visitors must pay attention to the many rocks under water. A climb elephant is organized by local travel agents. The Na Muang Falls 2 Just 100 meters from Na Muang 1, these falls are comparable with their sister in beauty and size, but less crowded. Surrounded by forest, the place is also ideal for trekking and climbing on elephants.
Traditional Thai Massage
After a day of sport, it is interesting to sit with a Thai massage. There are many center in Ko Samui. The massage has a long therapeutic history in Thailand. It has been practiced for centuries. Thai massage the roots are in India. The founder of the practice is Jivaka Komarabhacca, a contemporary of Buddha healer there 2,500 years ago. Most of what is known in Thailand on the traditional massage was transmitted orally and through generations of practice, often from father to son. the most ancient medical texts were destroyed in 1776, with the destruction of Ayutthaya by the Burmese. But what remained was literally carved into the rock in 1832, when King Rama III, in the hope of preserving the tradition of massage, did register instructions in the walls of Wat Poh temple in Bangkok. Massages therapeutic for the treatment of some pain or disease is only practiced by a small number of very talented people. This will take several years to acquire the know-how. The Chinese and the Indians would have had an influence on treatments developed in Thailand. The theoretical basis of Thai massage is based on the theory of energy lines traversing the body. 72 000 energy lines that exist, the massage focuses on 10 major lines called "Sen". The important pressure points are on these lines. Working on these energy lines would eliminate bottlenecks and unleash the energy flow through the body.
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