Cambodia Beach Vacations
Cambodia
boasts some great beaches on its coast - unwind at the small and quiet town of
Kep, a short ride from Kampot, or make more of a holiday at the livelier, but
still relatively undeveloped, resort of Sihanouk ville. Sihanouk ville, and the
islands in the Gulf of Thailand, are slowly changing as tourists become aware
of the great diving and fishing, some fantastic beaches, and Cambodia's
welcoming and laid-back attitude - expect to see Eco-resorts and 5* beach
resorts appearing in the islands over the coming years.
Tourist Attractions - Sihanouk ville and the Coast
Sihanouk ville is most famous for its beaches, but most visitors are not aware that there is
some very high-standard diving available, and that visitors can learn to dive,
just snorkel or take shallow taster dives, or take higher level PADI courses
out of Sihanouk ville. Similarly, sea fishing is available out of Cambodia's
only deep water port, and sailing and other water sports can be found at very
competitive prices. For more information on the beaches and activities on offer
in Sihanouk ville, look at my Sihanoukville
attractions pages.
Visitors to the sleepy coastal
town of Kep and the nearby riverside Kampot, should not expect so much in the
way of modern tourist developments - they are, however, wonderfully relaxed
towns, where great seafood and uncrowded beaches are the main attractions.
Although undergoing development, as with most of Cambodia, Kep and Kampot are
great places to finish your Cambodian travels - after the temples of Siem Reap
and Angkor Wat, the busy city of Phnom Penh and the wilds of Mondulkiri, many
visitors finish their Cambodia travels with two or three days to just unwind by
the coast. For more information, check out the Kep
and Kampot
pages, or my travel-information
pages.
Sihanoukville
and Coast Hotels
Hotels on the coast can be
variable in number and quality, but we make sure that you will be staying in
the best
beach hotels that Cambodia can offer, and constantly review new hotels and
resorts. Sihanoukville boasts some luxury beach resorts, particularly the Sokha
Beach Resort and Independence Hotel, as well as a range of lower range hotels
and guesthouses, and accommodation on the islands is very basic. New
developments are underway, and in planning, and expect visitor numbers to
increase further as more high quality accommodation becomes available. Further
along the coast, Knai Bang Chatt is a beautiful boutique hotel of international
standards, boasting an infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, while
the Veranda Natural Resort is in a wonderful hillside location overlooking the
sea, with a real forest feel.
Sihanoukville
and Kep-Kampot Travel Tips
Sihanoukville, Kep and Kampot
offer some great dining and drinking establishments, but we can tell you where
the best ribs in Cambodia can be found, where to find a really good samosa, or
where the tapas can be found. Insiders knowledge makes all the difference when
looking for the best of Sihanoukville
or Kep
and Kampot.
