Ko Samet - Beaches
The beaches on the southeast side are the least crowded. These are a good alternative if you prefer to have a very relaxed and calm holiday. The west side is more rocky but here you'll find a very nice beach here; Ao Prao.
Hat Sai Kaew
Hat Sai Kaew or Diamond Beach is the longest and one of the most popular beaches on Ko Samet. It is located in the north-east and it is about 780 meters long. This is the beach you should choose if you do not want that many people and activities around you, but at the same time live next to a almost paradise-like beach. The sand is almost snow-white and the water is invitingly green-blue. You will find a number of cozy restaurants and bars here too, as well as good accommodation. Along the beach you find many bungalows and hotel rooms for rent. Here you also find many different activities if you don't only want to sunbath. A few examples: windsurfing, jet ski, snorkeling, ride a bananboat and later in the evening, have a cocktail or long drink on the beach.
Ao Vong Duan
Ao Vong Duan is a 500 meter long, half moon shaped beach with the most fabulous sunrise on this island. The sand is as inviting as on Hat Sai Kaew and the atmosphere here is really pleasant.
Ao Vong Duan is the second longest beach on Koh Samet. Here tourists arrives in both the high and low season, to enjoy the beautiful beach. Along the beach you find many different and first class seafood restaurants. These restaurants also have a very nice view over the ocean.
Ao Prao
The only beach on the west coast of Samet is a real beauty and a few elegant hotels are located here. The beach is about 200 meters long and very pleasant. Since the number of tourists here are still finite, Ao Prao is a world-class destination. The sunset from Ao Prao is on a clear night a memory that will probably last a lifetime. Boats arrives here frequently, from Ban Phe on the mainland.
