SILVER BEACH KOH SAMUI – The Complete Guide
Silver beach is also known as Crystal bay, and it quickly becomes clear why. This beautiful hidden beach is a true gem from all the other beaches on Koh Samui. Located on the East coast but more south and further away from the touristic places like Chaweng and Lamai beach. On Silver beach you have everything you need for a relaxing day on the beach. The sand is beautiful and soft, there is natural shade, there is a restaurant and above all, the beach is just perfectly clean with the softest sand! Read in this blog post everything you need to know about Silver beach.
Best Koh Samui tours
If you want to explore the best of Koh Samui, and eventually the surrounding islands such as Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Ang Thong Marine Park and Koh Nang Yuan, then you can find the best tours here. All of these tours include air conditioned transport with hotel pick up and drop off, certified guides and sometimes also lunch and the entrance fees. You can reserve now and pay later, with cancellation up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
- ATV Quad bike safari tour in the jungle of Koh Samui. Explore Koh Samui on an ATV quad bike on this guided tour through lush jungles and dirt roads to get your adrenaline pumping.
- Beach Yoga Class & Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Koh Samui. Start the day mindful with a yoga class on a quiet beach. After that you will visit the highlights of Samui island such as the biggest waterfall, famous rock formations and beautiful pagoda’s and viewpoints.
- Traditional Thai cooking class with market tour. Learn how to make traditional Thai food in a half-day, small group cooking class. Choose four dishes to cook and take an educational tour of Koh Samui’s local market to discover the beauty of Thai herbs, spices, and vegetables.
- Go on a 4WD wild Jungle Safari tour with lunch. Enjoy a half-day tour visiting the highlights of Koh Samui in an 4×4 army jeep and have lunch at a mountain-top restaurant with beautiful views of the island.
- Koh Samui night market, sunset view at Laem Sor Pagoda and beach dinner. This private tour starts with a visit to the night market. Then you will visit the famous rock formations and Laem Sor Pagoda for a romantic sunset. To end the evening you will have a private dinner on the beach.
- Visit an ethical elephant home on Koh Samui. During this ethical, half-day program you have the opportunity to participate and spend quality time caring for elephants while observing their natural behaviour.
- Fishing and snorkeling trip with BBQ. Embark on a fishing journey with a traditional wooden fishing boat and fish in the Gulf of Thailand. Snorkel with the marine life at a special location and enjoy an amazing barbecue out at sea.
- Discover Koh Phangan by 4×4 Full-Day Tour. Enjoy a full day of adventure in a 4×4 Jeep on Koh Phangan island and explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of the island.
- Go island hopping to 5 secret nearby islands on a luxury yacht. Visit the 5 secret islands nearby Koh Samui and snorkel, swim or sea kayak to explore the coastline & mangrove forests. Feed the resident deers and pigs on Koh Rap island and have a lovely lunch on board of the luxury yacht.
- Visit Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan on this day tour. Enjoy sightseeing and snorkel at Ao Muang. Swim and snorkel at Koh Nang Yuan and hike to the top of the mountain for an incredible panoramic view.
- Ang Thong Marine park day tour. Explore Ang Thong Marine park from Samui and snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow. Visit Emerald Lake, go kayaking and hike up Mae Koh for the breathtaking viewpoint. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board of the boat.
- Long tail boat tour to Coral and Pig Island. Go on an island hopping adventure and discover the beautiful coral reefs. Swim amongst colorful marine life and meet the friendly pigs of Pig Island Koh Madsum.
How to get to Silver beach Koh Samui
To get to Silver beach Koh Samui can be a bit misleading because it looks like you’re entering a beach resort. But after you’ve parked your scooter on the car park you actually have to walk through the resort to reach the beach and restaurant. The beach also goes by the name Crystal bay, and the crystal clear water of the sea makes sense where this name comes from.
You can combine a visit to Silver beach together with other things to visit in Koh Samui like Overlap viewpoint. The best way to get around the island is by renting a motorbike for around 200baht per day. You can also go by taxi or Songtaew, but of course you are way more flexible to go with a scooter.
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What to expect at Silver beach
Located on the South East coast of Koh Samui, this beautiful beach is hidden in a bay, but still very easy to access. Only one restaurant and a resort can be found at the bay which gives it a very intimate feeling. The beach is clean and offers natural shade through the trees. There is a restaurant where you can order food and drinks, or just sit down and relax in the shade. There are some rocks scattered through the waters of Silver Beach but it’s not directly necessary to wear water shoes because the sand around is super soft. Silver beach is actually one of the best beaches in Koh Samui with the softest sand!
Close to Silver beach there is plenty of stuff to do. You can go to Overlap stone viewpoint or visit Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks. If Silver beach isn’t what you were looking for, there are many more beaches in Koh Samui that might suit you. You can check out Lamai beach which is located more on the touristic side of the island, or head to the areas Chaweng where you can find Bophut beach and Chaweng beach.
If you’re into more quiet beaches you better can go to Lipa Noi beach in the South West or Maenam beach more in the North of Koh Samui.
Koh Samui weather
If you are planning to visit Koh Samui, of course you want to go in the best months with the driest days. The monsoon usually lasts from October through December with November as the wettest month. February and March, on the other hand, are the sunniest months. January is (statistically) the coolest month and April the hottest time of the year. Broadly you can travel to Koh Samui from January until October to have the best chance on a sunny vacation.
Where to stay in Koh Samui
This depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is considering the Samui hotels or beach resort you can choose. If you’re looking for entertainment and nightlife you have to stay around the Chaweng area. But if you’re more into relaxing and quiet beaches, then book your accommodation around the more in the south or around Maenam beach area as it’s much quieter.
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Hi Ilse,
Just read your tips on the Silver beach at Koh Samui. We were very glad with your tips about the restaurant😉. Always nice to find something to eat while you are enjoying this lovely beach👍