Samui Beach Villas
Beach Front Villas on Koh Samui in Thailand
KOH SAMUI MAP & INFO
Koh Samui is a tropical island off the east
coast of Thailand that is surrounded by turquoise seas and beautiful white
sandy beaches. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 700 km
south of Bangkok and is east of Surat Thani.
Samui is the third largest island in Thailand
and measures about 20 km wide by 25 km long. It is part of an archipelago of
many other islands, including Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and the Ang thong
National Marine Park. There is a main ring road around the island, which
runs past sleepy fishing villages, coconut groves and many spectacular photo
opportunity points.
The island has a mountainous interior which
is covered in a tropical jungle with interesting tracks and trails over the
interior that offer breathtaking views.
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There are regular connections from Samui airport that give easy access to
the rest of the world via Suvarnabhumi , the new Bangkok International
Airport. There are also direct flights from Samui to Phuket, Pattaya,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
The island climate is predominantly sunny with calm seas for most of the
year but May and November are considered to be the wet seasons. The
temperature is generally between 25°C and 35°C but sometimes rises above
40°C in April.
Koh Samui offers a wide variety of activities and facilities. Whilst the
island is renowned for its tropical beaches, coconut palms, spa facilities,
exotic nightlife, friendly people and its amazing choice of restaurants it
also caters for the adventure enthusiasts.
Samui may have a relaxed, laid back atmosphere, but the jungles and
beaches offer every activity imaginable. The island has an exhilarating
array of water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, sea canoeing, kite
boarding, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. There are also regular boat and
ferry trips to nearby islands including the unspoilt national Anthong marine
park, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum.
For the golf enthusiasts there is the Santaburi 18-hole championship golf
course, two nine-hole golf courses and several golf driving ranges, one of
which is just down the road in Lamai. Mountain biking, horse-riding,
go-karting, Muay Thai boxing, tennis and beach volleyball offer alternative
sporting opportunities.
Whilst you are on holiday you may prefer a more relaxing form of
enjoyment. There are Thai cooking and massage courses and world class Spas,
health and beauty centres. Shopping and night entertainment are available
about 10 minutes away in Lamai and 25 minutes away in Chaweng. These centres
are close enough to be convenient but far enough away to allow a peaceful
night’s sleep!
There are also many restaurants and beach bars on the island that offer
local, fusion and international cuisine and drinks that would be hard to
match anywhere in the world.
If all of the above are not enough there are still other attractions such
as the aquarium and tiger zoo, butterfly farm, elephant trekking, snake
farm, crocodile shows, monkey training shows, cultural centres and
waterfalls. Whilst all of this may sound exhausting most visitors are
content to laze the days away on the beaches, soaking up the sun and cooling
off in the clear turquoise waters.
Whilst we have compiled a few ideas to whet the appetite, each villa is
also equipped with further details and an information manual. For more
suggestions on taxi bookings, car hire, tours, leisure activities and
reputable travel agents do not hesitate to ask the villa manageress.
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