Koh Samui

It is located about 70km from the Thai coast in the province of Surat Thani. With an area of ​​250 sq km, it is the third largest island in Thailand, crossed by a mountain range and surrounded by beaches along which the lush coconut palms that have made it famous grow. It is located about 600 km from Bangkok to which it is connected by regular flights. The alternative to reach it is a ferry from the port of Surat Thani, in the southern part of the Kra Isthmus. It is assumed that the island was inhabited as early as the 6th century by fishing communities from the Malay Peninsula of southern China. The first inhabitants of the island were attracted to the fertile lands and established coconut palm plantations, which are still in business today, although the main economic resource of the inhabitants is today linked to tourism. The cultural heritage of the settlers can still be found in the characteristic architecture of the houses of Na Thon, the largest inhabited center on the island and home to the tourist and commercial port. Located about 2 hours by boat from the mainland, the first tourists to arrive in Samui were the hippies in the sixties who made it a favorite destination when the island had no roads and was truly unspoiled. At that time, to cross it you had to walk several kilometers in the jungle that covers Khao Pom, the mountain of 635 meters above sea level overlooking Samui. Today, so much so that you arrive by ship or plane you are enchanted by the beauty of the places. Local law has prohibited buildings that exceed the height of coconut trees, which has preserved Samui from the construction of imposing skyscrapers, managing to maintain a fairly balanced relationship between urbanization and the natural environment. The airport is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, its tropical gardens are embellished with floral splendor and lush vegetation all year round, while the ferry dock leads directly to the coast between coconut palms and inhabited. In Thailand, it is one of the most sought-after locations: despite tourism, the island has managed to preserve a relaxed pace of life and an atmosphere that captivates visitors, from families to couples on their honeymoon. Even from a gastronomic point of view, Samui boasts a different tradition than the other provinces of the country. The base is excellent fish, the condiments are generally prepared with the help of coconut milk and curry. The main attraction of the island are, of course, the splendid beaches that have determined its international fame. Given its geographic conformation and coastal development, Koh Samui offers the best choice of accommodation directly on the beach in the country. This proximity of the structures to the sea is one of the peculiar and winning prerogatives that characterize it.

The best time to visit the island is during the dry season which runs from February to the end of June. From March to November, temperatures reach 35 degrees. The high season in Samui runs from February to March and in the months of July and August