Bophut Beach

#kohsamuiisland Bophut beach is located on the north of the island. It is a 3km long nice crescent-shaped beach. Do not expect a crystal water with white sand on that part of the island. Water visibility is not more than 40cm, otherwise the view on Koh Phangan is nice. Beach is quiet compared to the busy Chaweng Beach. Left part (North-west) of the beach is not really good for swimming as the bottom is muddy and there are many tour boats. Some good hotels on that beach with direct access to the popular Fishermans Village (marketing name) which was called Bophut Village till late 2010 ... plenty of international and thai restaurants and shops. Very coarse sand and unclear water, however, close access to food markets and fisherman’s village which come alive at night. Some restaurants have beach access and it’s nice to sit and listen to the waves. Great fires shows. #travel #beachlife