Bophut

The Fisherman’s Village a well preserved village which provides authentic island charm and also has a Mediterranean feel due to a design of beachside restaurants and the chosen cuisine that is available. The main street, which runs parallel to the beach, is lined by old wooden Chinese and Thai shop-houses, which are converted into the restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, shops and guesthouses. Fisherman’s Village is well-known as one of the best places to eat and drink on the island, as it is a home to some popular restaurants such as Thai/European restaurants “Krua Bophut”, “Starfish & Coffee“, “Happy Elephant“, “Samui Spice“, “Shades”, “Smile House” restaurant, steak house “Shack”, Italian “Villa Bianka”, “Juzza Pizza” and “Alla Baja”, fusion food “The Pier” and “56″ restaurants, “Karma Sutra”, French “Gourmandie”, Indian “Tandoori Taj” and “Kohinor” and many many more ... Also several famous bars and pubs such as Billabong, Frog and Gecko, Emerald Irish Pub, Mosquito Bar, tiny Reggie bar, and many more. Shopping here is more boutique style with exclusive selections of clothing, accessories and jewellery, made in Thailand or imported from Bali, India and Hong Kong. There are several small local businesses such as diving shops, Internet cafes, travel agents, pharmacies, massage shops, tattoo shops and mini-markets. The beach in Bophut is not the best for walking, as it has very rough sand, but is good for swimming as the water is quite deep. Bophut suits families with kids or couples who want a relaxing holiday, good food and shopping. There are no girly-bars or Go-Go bars around, and the atmosphere in the village is very relaxed and friendly. Experience the Walking Street on Fridays in Bophut - Traffic is closed off and every business sets up a table in front of their shop or restaurant. People from all around the island come to Fisherman’s Village to taste Thai street food, do bargain shopping, experience live music and have a great night.