Koh Samui – The perfect tropical escape
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and fast becoming one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. With outstanding natural beauty, a vibrant nightlife and a superior international restaurant scene, Koh Samui is an ideal location for a long and laid-back holiday in Koh Samui villas. The island is surrounded by travel-worthy locations that will make your trip to Koh Samui the best experience of your life.
Major attractions of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is part of the Angthong archipelago, which features the untouched Angthong National Marine Park. Trips are available to the park on a daily basis and one of the best tours available is with Blue Stars Kayaking. They allow you to get up close to nature by kayak. Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach are other popular areas of Koh Samui for their stunning sandy beach, boasting water sports and vibrant nightlife. Some other major attractions and activities to enjoy are the picturesque waterfalls, elephant trekking, 4WD mountain tours, grand temples and evening Walking Street markets.
Rent a luxurious holiday villa on Koh Samui
A villa holiday on Koh Samui affords all the luxuries of modern living alongside traditional culture and tropical island beauty. Explore the contrasting towns and beaches in our in-depth guide, and browse some of the stunning Koh Samui villas on offer. Some of the most popular luxury holiday villas are the beachfront or hillside sea view villas of which there are many to choose from. Koh Samui's international airport is continually hailed as one of the finest in the world, and is linked with direct flights to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
Bang Por, Koh Samui
Bang Por is a quieter area of Koh Samui while still close to luxury amenities, making it a sought after location for those seeking something a little more tranquil. David Beckham has recently made headlines by purchasing a substantial high level area of land at one end of the beach, while at the other end, explore a little further and you'll come across the new Four Seasons Resort, Koh Samui.
So what is it about Bang Por that attracts the high profile investors and companies? The beautiful white sandy beach with good swimming waters is very picturesque with stunning views over to Koh Phangnan. Thanks to the refreshing breezes over the Gulf of Siam, the location is also ideal for all year round sailing.
The location offers a number of very good Thai restaurants where you can dine in a beautiful setting. Fresh seafood arrives daily. It's the health lover's dream. There are also a few spas offering a range of treatments including whole detox programs, yoga sessions as well as first-class massage.
From Bang Por you can drive easily into the hills and enjoy some of the most spectacular views on the island. Bang Por beach offers the perfect setting for those seeking a more sedate holiday away from the hustle and bustle but at the same time retaining its tropical magic.
Bang Por villas for rent
The holiday villas & apartments offer both beach front and hill side locations, for everyone's preference. It seems that every development here is well considered, paying careful attention to the environment and the attractions around. Spend some time to look through the villas of Bang Por and keep the charming location in mind for a special out of the way holiday.
Bang Por villas are easily reached via the main road, 20 minutes from the international airport and 10 minutes from port town, Nathon.