Koh Samui Island

Samui Geography
Samui is one of the largest of the islands in the turquoise seas of the Gulf of Thailand. At 250 square kilometers it is the third largest in the Thailand after Koh Chang and Phuket. It is situated approximately 400 kilometers south of Bangkok with the nearest mainland town of Surat Thani a good 60 kilometers west. North of the island lies the well known Koh Phangan island famous for its ful moon parties. A little further north and you will find the diving haven of Koh Tao and the 40 breathtaking islands of Ang Thong Marine National Park.

In Brief
In the last two decades Samui has grown substantially and turned into one of Asia’s leading holiday destinations.  More and more people come each year to marvel at its beauty and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere Koh Samui is so proud of. It is island paradise.

With plenty to do Samui keeps bringing back regulars.  If you rent a Jeep or motorbike to explore deeper into Samui than just the beaches you will find mountain treks, hidden Buddha Gardens and fantastic water falls.  Other famous attractions include the Mummified Monk, Grandfather and Grandmother phallic rocks along with many different temples

Samui is also a place of fun with its vast selection of water sports including diving, snorkelling and kayaking. Away from the beaches and you can find fantastic dinning and great nightlife in the more lively parts of the island. You can also find peace and tranquillity if its pure relaxation you seek and with some of the best spa facilities in Asia you cannot look any further than Koh Samui. There is never a shortage of Sun, Sea and Sand on the island of paradise.

Weather
The island enjoys good weather all year round with temperatures ranging between 27 and 34 degrees.  Samui officially has three seasons, The Cool Season, cool by Samui standards anyhow and typically can be between October and January.  The Hot Season, between February and May which also see’s the well known Thai New Year.  The Monsoon Season or Rainy Season as is better known generally falls between June and September. Samui though is always pleasant as when it is hot there is a beautiful sea breeze to cool you down coming in from the Gulf.  Monsoon rains usually consist of a quick shower for an hour in the morning or evening. Occasionally it will rain for one or two days without any signs of letting up but it always comes to a sunny end.

Lamai is regarded as Samui’s second beach, a quieter, smaller version of Chaweng.  Although it still has some spectacular resorts it consists mostly of traditional Thai style wooden bungalows at great prices. Lamai also has no shortage of fine dinning or entertainment with classic restaurants and top class cabaret shows.

North of the island you find Bophut with its pristine beaches of Maenam and Tong Sai.  Here is the ideal getaway as it is quiet and serene with some fantastic spas to hand. It is also excellent for yachting and newly home to some of the islands finest resorts.

The port town of Nathon is often the first place a tourist lays on Samui when they step of the ferry.  Still relatively untouched by tourism you can see here and its surrounding villages how Samui was in days gone by with fresh seafood on offer straight of the boats, the locals hoard here to get the catch of the day.

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