Maenam:

Meanam is about 2 Kms to the west of Boput, and still very much a traditional Thai village in the true sense of the word. Some of the wooden houses and shops are over 70 years old and it's well worth taking a stroll down to the waterfront to take-in the character and charm of the place. The beach is calm, clean and runs for approx. 4 Kms.

The area is home to some of the more expensive resorts together with countless small bungalows dotting the coastline. Most establishments offer excellent value for money. The laid back "FEEL" here attracts many couples and honeymooners, whose priority is not the busy nightlife.

Chaweng:

Chaweng is the islands most established. It attracts many young travelers and families alike and remains good value for money. The beach extends approx. 7 Kms where you can find a wide selection of accommodation to suit every budget.

The beach itself is very relaxing and peaceful but noticeably more touristy during the high season. The water is clean and usually between 25 - 28 degrees Celsius.

Clustered in the middle of the 7 Km strip are the greatest concentration of restaurants, bars souvenir shops and of course fast food convenience stores. A good choice of music venues range from traditional Thai to jazz, rock to reggae, and many of them keep pumping until the early hours.

For a quieter evening, there are plenty of bars and restaurants right on the beach, offering a dreamy view of the Gulf. Food lovers can find just about anything, whether it be Thai or western, and there are some very good seafood restaurants. In spite of all the activity Chaweng attracts, it still retains the classic image of a palm-fringed tropical beach.

Lamai:

Lamai offers a good selection of hotels, nightlife and picturesque village scenes. Bungalow accommodation here is generally cheaper than Chaweng. You can also find a number of good, comfortable and value for money resorts.

Lamai's attractions are its open market and the old monastery, which includes a local museum. If you want to get back to nature, explore the paths just to the back of beach road. Here, you'll find peaceful coconut and fruit plantations not to mention paths and trails leading into the interior.

On beach road, your attractions include health and meditation centres, dive shops and a Thai boxing school. Down the road are the famous Grandfather and Grandmother rocks, favorite amongst Thai and foreign tourist

Big Buddha

Big Buddha Beach is East of Boput, and as the name suggests - is home to the Big Buddha. Like Boput, it remains a peaceful and relaxing interlude from the bustle of Chaweng. But as relaxing as the beach is, don't get too close to the airport for obvious reasons.

Boput:

This is undoubtedly one of the most charming beach spots. Bophut itself is perhaps one of the oldest villages and remains a quaint little fishing village. There are several seafront shop houses which have been converted into trendy restaurant establishments. The beach itself encompasses some two kilometers of white sandy shoreline fringed by coconut palms, and the calm waters of the bay make this a popular spot for relaxing. At night, the area is charming, even romantic and is the perfect for a little quiet and privacy. Highly recommended !!

Choerng Mon Beaches: