Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island and the largest in the south-east of the Gulf of Thailand. Koh in the Thai language means island and there are around eighty islands neighbouring Samui: Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao and Koh Tan are the closest and also inhabited. Samui is more than 280 sq. km. in area and has a population of approximately 34,000.Around the island runs a 50 km long main-road
Location :
Banana Fan Sea is located at Chaweng Beach, the most popular and lively beach. Along the seven-kilometre stretch can be found some of the island's best restaurants, beach bars, discos and shops. The strip splits naturally into three sections, with the resort town located in the central area. In recent years it has blossomed into the island's second largest town, and is a magnet for visitors from all over the island. The road that runs parallel with the beach easily accesses all of the attractions.
Chaweng has the greatest number of dive shops on Samui, many of which organize night dives off the beach. Despite all the activity, however, Chaweng still maintains the classic image of a palm-fringed tropical beach.
Jeeps and motorcycles can easily be hired and the coast road offers a scenic ride. Inland, waterfalls, butterfly farms and a monkey theatre offer pleasing distractions. Offshore, trips to 'Robinson Crusoe' islands hold the promise of excellent snorkelling among some of the most colourful coral in Asia.
Other activity that is available in Samui includes sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, mountain biking, trekking, go-cart.
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