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The Beaches of Koh Samui
If you love beaches, if you crave the tropical breeze in the rustling palms, turquoise-blue waters, and powdery white sands, you’ll love Koh Samui, Thailand.
Nestled on the Southeast coast of Thailand in an archipelago of around sixty islands of a variety of sizes, Koh Samui pretty much epitomizes the ideal sought by so many tourists. Whether you are a backpacker or a seeker of luxury, Koh Samui has what you’re looking for.
The beaches of Koh Samui offer a huge variety of styles of life, accommodations, nightlife (or not!), and recreational activities. Each beach has it’s own look and feel, and there are plenty of them!
Koh Samui – Activities
Koh Samui , nestled of the coast in the Gulf of Thailand, offers a virtual treasure trove of activities, if just hanging out at the beautiful beach is no longer amusement enough. There are things to do on the water, on land, and even in the air, if you’re a bit adventurous!
Surrounded by the Gulf, and the rest of the Archipelago (sixty or so small islands, some with their own fantastic beaches), the waters of Samui are varied enough, based on position, wind, reefs, and tides, to offer the water sports enthusiast a continuous blast of things tried and things new – Jet skis, kayaking and sailing are all available, with Hobie Cats and Jetskis for rent, especially near the bay at Choeng Mon.
The clear waters of the Anthong Marine Preserve, inspiration for the book “The Beach” (and which encompasses a large portion of the archipelago), present opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling, with boats and guides available at most resorts for rent to take you to destination dive spots. Always take a picnic, unless food is provided on your boat, and spend the day.
For those who require slightly more civilized surroundings, there alre sailing yacht charters with various levels of creature comforts.
Koh Samui – Cultural Hotspot
Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand, was virtually undeveloped until the 1970s and 80s. As a result of this, much of the historical Thai culture, especially that particular to the island itself, remain unsublimated. Despite the march of what some consider progress, the Thai culture remains proud and visible, and you can see it for yourself.
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and, in their tradition, temples have been built for both residents and travelers. Since Koh Samui is not as ancient as many places, the temples are not especially old, some are relatively new, but all exhibit Thai culture.
The Big Buddha, for instance, was built in 1972, at Wat Phrai Yai. This imposing Buddha shrine is also surrounded by a bit of a souvenir market, but such is the price, and the reward, for being a tourist site. There are temples which are more hidden, some requiring a certain amount of walking. One curious and interesting temple called Kunaram was inhabited by a monk who was a famous meditation expert.
He died while meditating and his mummified corpse remains seated where he died, complete with sunglasses! There are several “Chedi” (pagoda) temples, in varying states of repair, some requiring a good hike, but offering fantastic views.
A History Lesson on Koh Samui
Koh Samui, like so many tropical islands in Southeast Asia, was until fairly recently home to farmers and fishermen only. It was only in the 1980s that tourism became the major part of the economy that it is today. This has brought about situations both good and bad for all involved, Thai and tourist alike.
It is believed that Koh Samui , a small island off the Southern coast of Thailand, was first settled by Malay fishermen about 1500 years ago. Through the centuries it remained somewhat isolated, serving as an occasional pirate lair, with the major subsistence for the residents derived from fishing or rubber and coconut farming.
There were no major resources for exploitation by either the Thai or foreign business concerns. It was not until the Thai tourism boom of the 1970s and 80s when, like so many of the secret paradises that bejewel the Southeast Asian seas, Koh Samui was “discovered” – few roads, no fancy hotels, just incredible beaches, beautiful mountains, and the mystical quality of Buddhist temples discovered in unlikely places. It made every tourist feel like an explorer.
A History Lesson on Koh Samui
Koh Samui, like so many tropical islands in Southeast Asia, was until fairly recently home to farmers and fishermen only. It was only in the 1980s that tourism became the major part of the economy that it is today. This has brought about situations both good and bad for all involved, Thai and tourist alike. It is believed that Koh Samui , a small island off the Southern coast of Thailand, was first settled by Malay fishermen about 1500 years ago.Through the centuries it remained somewhat isolated, serving as an occasional pirate lair, with the major subsistence for the residents derived from fishing or rubber and coconut farming. There were no major resources for exploitation by either the Thai or foreign business concerns. It was not until the Thai tourism boom of the 1970s and 80s when, like so many of the secret paradises that bejewel the Southeast Asian seas, Koh Samui was “discovered” – few roads, no fancy hotels, just incredible beaches, beautiful mountains, and the mystical quality of Buddhist temples discovered in unlikely places. It made every tourist feel like an explorer.
Introduction to Koh Samui
Nestled on the east coast of Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, lies an island which has become known as a tourist destination, competing with the older and better-known spots in and near Bangkok and Phuket.
The island of Koh Samui is one of a group of small islands, many seen in major motion pictures and photo galleries exemplifying the tropical paradise so many of us yearn to find. The island is around 230 square kilometers, large enough to boast at least twelve beautiful beaches, an international airport, and several small towns bustling with activity.
It is surrounded by at least 60 smaller islands, which comprise the vast Ang Thong National Marine Park, which is reputed globally as a true snorkelers’ and divers’ paradise. Koh Samui is not only about beaches and beachfront activity; the island has a mountain at the center which rises over 2, 000 feet.
This provides some fantastic views of the island, the sea, and the many surrounding islands of the archipelago, and some nice waterfalls are there for exploring.