Close to the famous landmark of Big Buddha is Bophut Beach. The beach stretching almost two kilometers of white sandy shoreline fringed by coconut palms over the sea. The calm waters of the bay make this a popular spot for either playing or relaxing. Stretched along the main road you will find many restaurants and small shops. Bophut is a good blend between the super quiet places and the hustle and bustle of Chaweng.

Bo Phut Beach

This is one of the few beaches on Samui where you can rent jet skis, as well as kayaks and snorkeling gear. At the west end of Bophut is perhaps one of the oldest places on the island, Fisherman's Village. The nostalgic wooden houses and small local shops here remind one of days gone by in Samui. The "main street" along the beach is not longer than a kilometer but is rich in style and variety of shops, from the oldest local shop selling anything and nothing, to the most elegant restaurant, but all of them have some kind of unique touch.

There are several seafront shophouses which have been converted into trendy restaurant establishments while some other excellent restaurants offer beautiful and quiet settings for lunch or dinner. Most of these restaurants proposes excellent selection of international dishes served on a small and cozy terrace right over the beach and overlooking the Bophut Bay with a stunning view on the far islands of Koh Phang Ngan and Koh Tao. And at night, the area is quite charming, making it a perfect location for a romantic evening with someone special.

There are also some dive shops in the area for those interested in taking scuba lessons or going for a day dive to the famous An Thong Marine Park, Sail Rock or Koh Tao.

La Sirene offers some selected tours to secret spots in the surrounding islands or some Jeep rides to places difficult to access for visitors not familiar with the island, mainly the Secret Buddha Garden . Try an elephant ride in the tropical forest or go for a fishing trip on a local fishing boat with a real fisherman to the waters of Koh Phang Ngan. An unusual experience which will be fun and memorable.