Big Buddha Beach in Koh Samui is situated in the north of the island and famous for the Buddhist temple and monument of the same name. This long and sweeping beach is becoming one of the fastest developing areas in Koh Samui, and its close proximity to the most popular and busy area of the island at Chaweng is definitely a big help.

This stunning tree-lined beach is a great place to catch boat trips to Koh Phangan and is also home to lots of restaurants, shops and bars. Although this area was once predominantly for backpacks and other low-cost tourists, times have changes and the area is now more upscale moving into the next phase of growth.

Not only is Big Buddha Beach the perfect place to relax, but is also used as a venue for beach parties and music festivals and is one of the island’s coolest spots.