Top 4 Beaches on Koh Samui Thailand 2022 - With Drone Footage

The best beaches on Koh Samui are the main reason why the island appears on the bucket list of so many travellers. With over 50 km of coastline hosting around 40 beaches, bays, and small coves, there’s no shortage of choices. Add a tropical climate that offers a yearly temperature of about 30°C and it’s no wonder Koh Samui is one of the most popular destinations in Southern Thailand.

Chaweng Beach is a popular stretch of powdery white sand on Koh Samui. The wide bay is the focal point for the development of the island's tourism industry. Its majestic 5 km long crescent of shoreline is bordered by rocky headlands on either end, with an offshore reef and the tiny island of Koh Matlam to the north.

Chaweng offers more accommodation options than elsewhere on Koh Samui. The beach is also the island's main nightlife hub, with bars and restaurants catering to every taste. On the downside, it has a very “touristy” feel, so it lacks the distinctive Thai identity you'd find in other areas of Koh Samui.

Lamai is Koh Samui's second-largest resort town after Chaweng. Lamai Beach itself is lovely, a stunning crescent of palm fringed powdery white sand that's great for whiling away the day sunbathing. There’s even a deep central stretch of water that’s great for swimming and water sports. Large granite boulders are the landmarks of Lamai Beach, the most famous of them being Hin Ta and Hin Yai, at the southern end of the beach.

Bophut is really 2 places: Bophut Beach, which sweeps down several kilometres between Bangrak and Maenam beaches, and the charming Fisherman’s Village. The latter is perhaps one of the oldest places on the island and takes up the eastern section of the beach.

Bophut Beach itself is a 3 km long strip lined with resorts for all budget levels. You can enjoy a great view of Koh Phangan, located about 12 km north of the beach.

Maenam is a peaceful beach with excellent views of Koh Phangan. Many of its resorts are located at the end of long, rambling pathways, affording a degree of privacy unavailable elsewhere.

While it was originally a genuine backpacker area, Maenam now hosts a great range of beachfront accommodation options. The beach itself offers a great playground for long strolls around sunset.

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