Located 10 Km south of Chaweng on the east coast, Lamai is a
little quieter, more relaxed and a little cheaper than Chaweng.
The wide sandy beach has hundreds of coconut trees bending over
the blue-green waters giving Lamai a tropical and natural atmosphere.
Unprotected by a lagoon or reef, the sea is a little rougher,
but if you prefer less people, but some action, Lamai should be
your choice.
The main entertainment, eating and shopping area, close to the
beach, with its bars and shops crammed along the road and down
dusty side lanes, comes alive at night. Lots of local outdoor
eating places with Thai and western food, bars with live bands
and videos, and some dance venues which start around midnight.
The main party place Bauhaus, sets a different theme on certain
days and also screens live sporting events. (See
nightlife)
Where to stay
Central Lamai has a broad selection of bungalow type accommodation,
ranging from basic budget to more upmarket resorts with landscaped
gardens, swimming pool and seclusion. (see below).
Several hotels south of Lamai are hidden in jungle settings overlooking
secluded coves, making them perfect romantic hideaways. For families
there are resorts with plenty of things for the kids to do. Whatever
your accommodation needs though, you're likely to find it in Lamai.
What to do
Traditional
foot massage
Apart from relaxing on the beach, you can also have a massage
under the shade of a tree, or visit one of the local spas
to rebuild your body and mind. On the edge of Lamai
are a couple of health and meditation centres established
well before the current spa trend. On offer among the more
esoteric therapies are
foot massage wonderful facials and herbal steam baths. For some
inner calm you can also practise mediation classes.
If you feel the need for a more direct method to alleviate stress,
Lamai also has a Thai boxing school and a number of local gyms
where you can take Thai boxing lessons.
What to see
A famous
tourist attraction
Among Lamai's main attractions are its open-air market and the
old monastery on the edge of town, which includes a local museum
and picturesque village scenes. If you want to get back to nature,
a good place to start is to explore the paths behind the beach
road and into the hills. Here you'll find peaceful fruit and coconut
plantations, as well as trails leading into the island's interior.
Down the coast are the famous Grandfather
and Grandmother rocks, (see
attractions) favourites among both Thai and foreign tourists.
Further south on beach side of the main road, is Wat Silangu,
one of two golden pagodas on the island, its shimmering exterior
stands out against the deep blue tropical sky.
Viewpoint
on the way to Lamai
On the way from Lamai to Chaweng, are some nice viewpoints overlooking
coastline of Chaweng Mon and Laem Nam. Parking is ample and there
are a few small restaurants from which to to enjoy the ocean vistas.
Several hotels south of Lamai are hidden in coconut plantations
or jungle overlooking secluded coves. These offer great places
for perfect romantic hideaways, or for reading that book you wanted
to finish. The resorts also have plenty of things for the kids
to do (have a look at Jungle
Park Resort) making them great for family holidays.
The Pavilion Resort on Lamai Beach; the relaxation
in the secluded world along with the sound of
the sea and leaves blowing about by the wind which
sounds as.
The location of the resort emphasizes its "back-to-nature"
concept. It lies nestled in a quiet corner of
South Samui on its own private beach called Natien.
Also near Hua Tanon, a traditional fishing village,
it offers a genuine sense of peace and quiet as
the southeastern end of the island is much less
developed than other areas.
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