Encompassing the entire lenght of the east side of the island and separated only by small jetties of boulders, the beaches here are lined with crystal white sand sloping gently into a beautiful turquoise sea.
Nitta trees hug the back of the beach, which shades an endless string of beachfront bars and cafes. A bluff sit a few yards back from the tree line and this is where you find an exhausting supply of guesthouses and budget hotels.While this all might seem a bit crowded, and it is, you can escape to more secluded beaches as you traverse south down the island. You can rent motorbikes from any shop and, with only a few minutes ride down a dirt road, will find yourself completely alone. This road leads you through a jungle-like interior to the southern and more remote part of the island. We made day trips to these less traveled places; snorkeling in coral coves, eating at resort restaurants at the water's edge, and hiking to panoramic vistas. After a full days exploration, you can head back to town in time to partake in the night life, which consists of happy hours at all the bars, buckets (literally a bucket with rice whiskey, red bull {the real stuff}, and coke), and beach fire shows where locals twirl kerosene-soaked flaming Bo staffs to a mix of American Pop and European House music.
Located only 150km from Bangkok, Ko Samet is close enough to make it an easy weekend getaway but far enough to make it a expeirence unto its self.
TTFN
-Scott
No comments:
Post a Comment