Tipped to be one of the most breathtaking corners of Koh Samui, a growing number of tourists from around the world are discovering the irresistible charm of tranquil Bophut Beach and the Fisherman’s Village. Ideally nestled between Big Buddha beach and Maenam Bophut beach is a decidedly chic beach resort with fantastic entertainment options and activities for all ages and origins. Known for sandy, white beaches and trendy shopping venues Bophut Beach and the Fisherman’s Village are frequented by culture fanatics, adrenalin junkies, beach loving shopaholics and food connoisseurs alike.
Perfect for swimming and sea bathing all round the year Bophut Beach also offers a wide range of water sports activities for tourists who wish to do more than lie on the beachfront and work on their tan. Jet skiing is a popular activity in Bophut which is equally renowned as a diving and snorkeling Mecca due to its vibrant sea beds filled with coral beds. Speedboat tours and long tail sailing excursions are also available to tourists who wish to explore nearby attractions such as the Marine Park Islands. Massages and spa therapies are also abundantly available in the area where hair braiding, manicures and pedicures are also conducted on the beachfront.
The area’s top eateries include Pee Chet’s Restaurant and the Starfish and Coffee restaurant and bar while up-scale boutiques are also ubiquitous in Bophut and the Fisherman’s Village. Souvenir shops and handicraft vendors also line the streets of the Fisherman’s Village where traditional wooden shop houses stand proudly as a reminder of the beach resort’s Chinese heritage. Animal lovers on the other hand can head down to the Samui Crocodile Farm where lizards, caimans, snakes and Siamese crocodiles roam the 8000m2 sanctuary. Monkey shows and elephant shows are also hot-pick attractions in the area while go-karting enthusiasts will find all the gear and space they need to run wild at Bophut’s Samui Go-Kart. Tribal tattoos are another Bophut and Fisherman’s Village specialty as tattoo parlours ink scores of visitors with ancient symbols and motifs while propagating the belief that the tattoos give the wearer magical powers.
Travellers on the lookout for a luxury Samui resort will be more than pleased with the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui. Ideally located within 5 minutes of the Fisherman’s Village and a mere 15 minutes from the airport this elegant Samui hotel is picturesquely nestled in front of the golden sanded beach.
