Crystal Bay Beach - Koh Samui, Thailand

Crystal Bay, also called Silver Beach, is a small cove of pale sand and clear aquamarine water on the east coast of Koh Samui, tucked between the busy beaches of Chaweng and Lamai and framed by big granite boulders at each end.

Its official Thai name is Haad Thong Ta-khian, and the whole beach is only a few hundred yards long. The boulders at either end make it one of Samui's best spots for snorkeling straight from the sand.

Because the bay is so small, it fills up quickly, and the busiest months are July, August and December. Swimmers and sunbathers share the sand with beach chairs and umbrellas, while palms and green hills rise behind.

Did You Know? In the northeast of the island, a golden Big Buddha statue completed in 1972 sits on a small island joined to Samui by a short causeway.

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