For years the idyllic island of Koh Samui also known as the “Coconut Island”, has remained hidden from the western eyes. However, in the 1970s, the island was discovered by intrepid backpackers seeking their own paradise on board the boats with which the coconuts were transported to the rest of Thailand. They had heard that there was a beautiful island in the south of Thailand that was barely inhabited with imposing nature. It was true and today Koh Samui is considered a true paradise.
Much time has passed since then. Moving between the capital, Bangkok, and the island are very easy and several daily flights connect the island with the capital. However, Koh Samui still retains part of that wild charm of years ago in some places where it is still relatively easy to get lost by any path or cliff that leads to a beautiful and pristine beach. Other areas of the island of Koh Samui are at the same time very urbanized with numerous accommodation and leisure offerings that combine luxury and natural beauty and that is the ultimate charm of the island. You can check luxury living samui as it offers the diversity of being able to choose according to the demand and the taste of the traveller.
The landscape of Koh Samui surprises by the infinite plantations of coconut, pineapple, dotted with leafy tropical jungles, picturesque little villages and abrupt and beautiful cliffs that rush over pristine coves: Places that invite you to daydream.
When you travel to the heart of the island, where there are endless plantations of green coconut trees, you will continually observe small bonfires made by locals to burn the abundant coconut shells that give the island a very special sweet aroma, thus the nickname Coconut Island.
The coconut is the fundamental ingredient of the local gastronomy that is used as base of exquisite soups, curries and ice cream. Coconut is also the basis of many Thai desserts such as fresh mango with rice, bathed in a thick coconut cream. It is a pleasure to stroll through the streets of any coastal town in search of the typical old man who makes a living selling his coconut ice creams with nuts and which are a delight for the palate.
The water that is extracted from the coconuts is one of the most refreshing and satiating drinks, ideal to combat the hot and humid temperatures of the monsoon period. Samui is the largest producer of coconuts in Thailand, with more than two million of these being sent to the capital.
The beaches of Koh Samui
When you arrive in Koh Samui and stay in a bungalow by the sea, time stands still. The island is surrounded by natural scenes of extraordinary beauty, green and blue hues where the main obligation is to relax and succumb to the surrounding beauty. The island catches you with its dream beaches, some away from tourism where it is possible to enjoy a pristine natural location just for oneself.
Deep caves, white sand beaches, blue lagoons, stunning cliffs and rock formations in the middle of the water create one of the most beautiful landscapes in southern Thailand. It is a place only suitable for lovers of nature and tranquility.
