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Being Vietnam's neighbor, Cambodia boasts numerous beautiful beaches with long stretches of pristine white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters. You'd deeply regret not visiting these places at least once.
Discover Cambodia's Top 7 Island Beach Paradises: Close, Breathtaking, and Incredibly Accessible
Song Saa
Situated on the two islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, part of the Koh Rong archipelago, Song Saa translates to 'loving each other' in Khmer, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. To reach Song Saa, you'll need to travel to the port city of Sihanoukville by plane or bus. From there, resort staff provide complimentary transfers from Sihanoukville International Airport and boat transfers from the city to Song Saa Island.
Accommodation at Song Saa offers two options: staying in overwater villas or forest villas. All villas are designed with indigenous architecture, each featuring a private pool and one to two bedrooms. The highest room rates here reach $3,000 per night.
Koh Rong
Situated on the southern coast of Cambodia, Koh Rong is truly a gem amidst the open sea, 20km away from the bustling seaside city of Shihanoukville. Just a 2-hour boat ride across the calm waters of the gulf. In stark contrast to the lively Sihanoukville, Koh Rong island is indeed a pristine and tranquil 'paradise' that will captivate you as soon as you set foot, where you can completely relax amidst the crystal-clear waters and warm tropical climate.
This place features quaint little wooden houses scattered along the beach or nestled in trees, perfect for travelers seeking tranquility. Additionally, hiking trips and exploring tropical rainforests are equally enticing activities when visiting Koh Rong.
Koh Rong Samloem
Compared to Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem is a relatively small island, almost uninhabited, lined with resorts along its beaches, making these resorts extremely private and peaceful. With fine white sands, clear, shallow, and extremely safe waters.
You can use the beach's free loungers, swings, treehouses, hammocks, and even enter any bar to relax without ordering anything. Besides beach activities, you can trek through the jungle to other resorts like Huba Huba, Robinson, The Lazy Beach. The beaches in this area have bigger waves, more wind, and almost no people. You can also join the 'Full Moon Party' if you happen to be on the island on the full moon day.
Koh Tonsay
Known as Rabbit Island, Koh Tonsay is an island located near the southern coast of Cambodia, about 4.6 km from the city of Kep. Compared to Koh Rong, Koh Tonsay still retains its pristine charm as it hasn't attracted many tourists yet. Stepping foot on Koh Tonsay, you'll feel the pleasant atmosphere, lush greenery, clear blue sea, white sandy beaches, gentle waves, abundant coral reefs, and diverse marine life.
Notably, the sea around Koh Tonsay is quite shallow and gradually sloping, making it an ideal spot for swimming. Most tourists visit Koh Tonsay in the morning and return to the mainland in the evening, but there are also many who want to stay overnight on the island for new experiences. Currently, there are about 5-7 guesthouses on the island with around 20 beachfront bungalows made of coconut leaves, small and charming. Accommodation prices on the island are also quite cheap, starting from $5-7 per bungalow.
Kep
The coastal city of Kep in Cambodia is only 20 km from the Xa Xia - Ha Tien border gate. With its distinctive crab-shaped icon, tourists will easily recognize this as Kep Beach. Kep is famous for its long stretches of white sandy beaches, calm blue sea, and especially not too many tourists. There are also many resorts built since the French colonial period along with 200 ancient villas. Kep is renowned for its delicious seafood, especially crab. The crabs here may not be large, but they are firm and sweet.
Koh Ta Kiev
Koh Ta Kiev
Located closer to the mainland among the cluster of islands off the coast of Sihanoukville is Koh Ta Kiev – a small island just over an hour's boat ride away. Perhaps due to its convenient location, despite not being fully developed for tourism, the island remains a promising destination with many exciting things that Cambodia's tourists always want to experience.
Koh Tang
About a 5-hour boat ride from the mainland, Koh Tang Island is an excellent spot for diving to admire the beautiful coral reefs underwater. There are no inhabitants on this island, only a small area occupied by Cambodian military personnel. Koh Tang is surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and hundreds of fish species. There are up to eight excellent diving spots around the island, known as one of the favorite diving destinations for divers worldwide. The water here is warm, and the marine flora and fauna are diverse and colorful.
By Thu Ha
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Explore: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourJune 19, 2017
