The Idylic Beaches of Koh Samet
The right side of Koh Samet consists of wide bays with white sand. The bays are longest, the sand finest and whitest. Hat Sai Kaew - known to westerners as Diamond Beach, is the closest to the mainland. The mile long sweep of bay has wide sand backed by palm trees, and on the promotory is a temple with a large Buddha statue. This beach is popular with day trippers, and with those staying for several nights at the
Sai Kaew Beach Resort. It is next to the small fishing village and several shops and restuarants. But mostly its sand is perfect. Its consistency is like fine talculm powder. It squeaks underfoot. The water is shallow and warm, and crystal clear.
But as you walk south along the narrow path linking the bays, you come to bay after bay, all perfect in their own way. They become more secluded, and smaller. The sand is dappled with fallen leaves and at the water line you sometimes find strange fish. Every now and again someone will walk past with a nod and smile.
Koh Samet Beach
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