Swimming at Ao Prao

As already mentioned, Ao Prao beach is the only one on the west side of the island, so it is a bit cut off from the others in the east. So most visitors come here by shared taxi. If you don't mind the heat, you can of course come here on foot. It is about 2.5 km from the capital. From the nearest beach in the east, Ao Phai only 1.5km. Don't forget that you will cross the center of the island, so you will climb a few dozen meters of altitude. Most visitors who do not live here settle right at the southern beginning of the beach. There are small photogenic rocks and especially schools of fish

The beach is about half a kilometer long, so it is not a problem to walk it here and there or find a place without people

Koh Samet is not twice a dramatic island, but directly behind this beach rises the highest peak of the island (about 120m above sea level), so this beach has a nice background

Ao Prao beach is really very nice, so it's worth walking through it all the way to the very end

At the very northern end is not only a pleasant resort surrounded by lush vegetation, but also steps to a small temple, which also serves as a view over the palm trees to the beach