Lamai Beach — Attraction in Ko Samui

Lamai Beach is a stunning and expansive stretch of coastline, ranking as Samui's second-largest beach. It boasts great surf and breathtaking sunrises over its light golden sands. The beach is lined with vibrant and colourful bars and restaurants, offering a lively atmosphere. Although the sea can be a bit choppy at times, it's still a lovely place to swim. I personally prefer the far end towards the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, where you'll find a fantastic bar perched on top of a boulder. Here, you can sip reasonably priced cocktails at sunset, accompanied by some of the friendliest dogs on the island. Lamai Beach is a true gem, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and...

Pleasant sand, palm trees and gentle access to the sea. No jellyfish. Allways waves. Warm water. But: Beach is dirty and homeless dogs run around in groups. The worst thing is that the locals throw used oils off the beaches and into the sea. You're walking to the beach when suddenly your leg is covered with tar and you can't wash it off with anything. If it gets on your clothes, it should be thrown away. In front of the beach there is a pond that serves as a reservoir for dirty water. Soap suds from the laundry run down here. In general, gray water in towns on the island is released into storm sewers and it...

Great refuge when the waters at other beaches are too violent. Cove is well protected. Today the water was a bit murky due to higher winds,15 knots, around the island. Literally a 25 min walk from Crystal beach. Taxi drivers didn’t seem to want to bring us here and we had to cut passed a private property sign to get access. Easiest access seems to be across from the Outrigger next to the Lamai Pearl, found it upon our exit. Not many restaurants on the beach but we ate at an excellent Thai place on...