Sai Kaew beach
Sai Kaew is the best beach on Samet Island and a very popular resort. The tourist season lasts all year long and the infrastructure is very well-developed. Landscapes, nature and weather of Sai Kaew are pleasing and will let you enjoy your nice vacation under the warm sun.
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Beach description
Sai Kaew is the most popular and beautiful beach on Koh Samet Island, located on its east coast. It's also part of the Khao Laem Ya National Park. The coastline is 780 m long and its width varies from 20 to 30 meters. The sea bottom is covered in white grainy sand. The water is transparent and very clean and the depth rises gradually. The first 30-50 meters are shallow, perfect for families with children. Sai Kaew also has a lot of tropical greenery and palm trees that provide added protection from the heat of the sun.
The beach becomes wider during low tides, and it's very nice to walk here during evenings. The coastline is always well-kept and clean, despite the large crowds of tourists. Boulders can be found in some parts of the beach.
When is it better to go
The period from November to March is considered the high season in Thailand. Comfortable air temperature, as well as minimal rainfall create optimal conditions for a beach holiday.
Video: Beach Sai Kaew
Infrastructure
Where to stop
Sai Kaew's infrastructure is better developed than on other beaches. There are many hotels and bungalows of various comfortableness and price. A village where locals provide accomodation for 700 Thai baht/night is located within walking distance from the beach.
What to do
Numerous restaurants, cafes and bars with parties operate among tall palms and breathtaking landscapes. Rental stores with umbrellas and sunbeds, ATMs, snack bars and shops are set up for visitors' convenience. Food, beverage, fish and souvenir merchants offer their goods everyday on the beach. Night clubs with loud music blaring in the evening can be found in the southern part of the resort. The rest of the beach is suitable for a calm relaxation.
Local attractions on land and sea include:
- fish spa,
- massage,
- windsurfing,
- water ski, bike and kayak rentals,
- wakeboarding,
- snorkeling,
- fishing,
- diving,
- fire shows,
- Thai boxing competitions.
Hat Sai Kaew is a beach for family vacations and young tourists. Both families with children and noisy crowds will find something for them here.
How to get there
Ferries and boats from Bangkok and Pattaya swim to the Koh Samet Island everyday. Several songteos - local public transport - circulate around the island.
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A sculpture of Prince with a flute and Mermaid with a baby, the main feature of the island, is installed on the coast. The sculpture is based on the works of a local Thai poet, Sunthorn Phu.
Another local sight is the Wat Pa Pradu Temple. The lying Buddha - a symbol of readiness for death and nirvana - is installed inside it.
Local tour agencies also offer excursions that will let guests get acquainted with the local flora and fauna, the surroundings, the history and culture of Thailand as a whole and of the Koh Samet Island.