Chaweng Beach - Koh Samui	More information about Chaweng Beach - Koh Samui
	Just when you think it is safe to get out of the water you'll realise that you are on Chaweng Beach: Samui's busiest piece of action is compressed into 7 km of some of the Island's finest surf and sand with a huge variety of accommodation options for every budget and style. Known as nightlife central, Chaweng has everything from beachside cafes to sophisticated cocktail bars and discos. Nightlife in Chaweng is streets ahead of anywhere else on Samui.

Lamai Beach - Koh Samui	More information about Lamai Beach - Koh Samui
	Samui's second major beach is located on a cozy corner in the south of the island. Smaller and a bit more laid-back than Chaweng, you can comfortably walk the town in an evening and find a variety of eateries and entertainment venues. Lamai is never as busy as Chaweng and some will argue that the swimming in Lamai is even better than on Chaweng beach. The long perfect white sand crescent of the beach is also considered to be the finest on the island.

Bophut Beach - Koh Samui	More information about Bophut Beach - Koh Samui
	Close to Samui's famous Big Buddha landmark lies Bophut Beach. Two kilometers of white sandy shoreline fringed by leaning coconut palms - an ideal place to chill out. Bophut includes the charming Fisherman's Village lined with old wooden houses, small trendy shops and relaxed restaurants.

Maenam Beach - Koh Samui	More information about Maenam Beach - Koh Samui
	The tranquility of Maenam still continues to draw those in search of peace and quiet, retaining its old Samui character. Maenam is home to both backpackers and well heeled guests. Some of Samui' most expensive new deluxe resorts can be found here. Lots of excellent local restaurants plus new age spa centres for those in need of new age stress relief. A good place to stay if your priority is not necessarily a hectic party nightlife.

Big Buddha Beach - Koh Samui	More information about Big Buddha Beach - Koh Samui
	One of Samui's fastest developing areas, Big Buddha benefits from its proximity to the airport and popular Chaweng Beach. Named after the statue that gives the beach its name it's also one of the most convenient places to catch a ferry or speedboat to Had Rin on the island of Koh Pha Ngan - home of the famous Full Moon Party. The long sweeping beach is lined with budget to mid-price bungalow operations, many of which have excellent restaurants attached. Overlooking the beach, is the large Buddha statue that gives the beach its name and is the island's most popular tourist attraction.

Choeng Mon Beach	More information about Choeng Mon Beach - Koh Samui
	Much more upmarket that its neighbour Big Buddha, Choeng Mon is made up of a series of bays on the north-western tip of the island, which are dominated by a handful of three to five star resorts.

Taling Ngam	More information about Taling Ngam
	Easily the most remote spot on the island, Taling Ngam's appeal mainly lies with those who want to get away from it all in style, i.e. by staying at Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, one of Samui's foremost luxury hotels.

Lipa Noi Beach	More information about Lipa Noi Beach
	Lipa Noi beach is also one of the best locations on the island from which to catch a beautiful sunset. Especially on the weekends, the shallow waters and white sands attract many local families and children. During the week though, it's very quiet. A few bungalows and a restaurant can be found close to the beach.

Nathon Town	More information about Nathon Town
	For anyone arriving by boat as a passenger, Nathon is the island's main port (car ferries also dock at Lipa Noi, a few kilometres south) and jumping off point for the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and mainland Surat Thani. To service the backpacker trade, a small cottage industry of sarong shops, bakeries, second hand bookshops, travel agents and internet cafes have sprung up along the waterfront.

Hua Thanon/Bang Kao	More information about Hua Thanon/Bang Kao
	Hua Thanon And Bang Kao are amongst the least developed parts of Samui with only a few resorts spread at leisurely intervals along the two beaches on the island's south west tip. So if you want total peace and quiet...this is it.