The popular Thai resort Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is especially rich in natural attractions. It is here that there are the whitest beaches and green palms in Thailand, and the sea looks especially beautiful and clean.
The island is part of the National Marine Park, and tours to Koh Samui are chosen by fans of quiet relaxation and solitude.
When to fly?
The climate on Koh Samui is the same as in other parts of southern Thailand. The wet and dry seasons are pronounced here, and the temperature indicators of both air and water throughout the year differ little from each other.
In May, the rainy season begins on the island, reaching its climax by November. It is in late autumn that record rainfall falls on the jungle and beaches most often at night.
By the end of December, the elements calmed down, and from mid-January, tours to Koh Samui become an ideal option for a vacation or vacation.
Weather forecast for Koh Samui
Coconut kingdom
The island has been inhabited since the 6th century by fishermen who came here from China. In the late 80s of the last century, tourism began to develop by leaps and bounds on Koh Samui. All the necessary infrastructure appeared, hotels grew like mushrooms, but the locals managed to preserve the corners of untouched nature, and the general ecological situation at the resort remained favorable.
The main agricultural crop of Koh Samui was and remains coconuts, and therefore coconut plantations occupy most of the area.
Briefly about the important
- The airport on the island allows you to receive and send daily flights to the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Phuket and Pattaya, as well as to neighboring countries - Singapore, Malaysia, China.
- You can also get from the mainland and arrange a tour to Koh Samui with the help of ferries, which cross the forty-kilometer strait in less than an hour.
- Getting around the island is easier and cheaper by pick-up taxis or auto rickshaws. The length of the ring road that encircles the entire island is 52 kilometers. It has a dedicated lane for scooters, motorcycles and bicycles that can be rented.
- During a tour on Koh Samui, you can arrange a tour of the island's capital. The city is called Nathon, and it is located on the southwest coast. The capital has preserved ancient Chinese houses, and its souvenir shops sell excellent gifts for relatives and colleagues who have remained in Russia.
