Sai Kaew Beach is the most popular beach on Koh Samed Island. It offers white sand, crystal clear seawater, and plenty of activities. Visitors can enjoy this beach from the morning to late night. There are a number of shops, restaurants, bars, accommodations, and convenient stores around the beach.
Sai Kaew Beach is located not far from Nadan Pier, just approximately 750 meters, and visitors can take a Songthaew to the beach for just 20 Baht. Though, not recommend those with large stuffs to walk to the beach.
The length of Sai Kaew Beach is also the longest beach on the island- about 800 meters, where from Laem Yai Hill to the mermaid statue.
As this beach is such a lively beach, visitors can enjoy water activities anywhere in this area. The main activities that tourists often participate are banana boat and parasailing. Swim rings are also available for kids and those who have no swimming skill. Sunbathing is also well-liked by foreigners.
At night, not only beach bars are available here, but fire show is also a highlight activity at Sai Kaew Beach. Lots of visitors believe that fire show on this beach is the best on the island, especially at Ploy Talay Restaurant. On the show time, visitors, who do not intend to have a meal at the restaurant, can just walk to see in front of the restaurant. In general, the show time is about 20.00, but visitors should go around the place in advance a little in order to certainly see the fie show from the beginning.