Cha-am Beach
The longest beach in the
Phetchaburi seashore, apart
from its length, is regarded
as the most beautiful in
Phetchaburi.
Cha-am BeachLocation:
Ruamchit Road, Cha-am
District
How to get there:
From the town, take the
Highway 4 (Phetchakasem
Road) passing Phranakhon
Khiri, Tha Yang District and
turn left at the elevated
road in Hup Kraphong, about
40 km further there is a
left turn into the beach for
about 2km.
From Bangkok, either the
bus service in Bangkok -
Cha-am route or the train
service to Cha-am Station is
equally convenient.
Attractions: Cha-am
possesses the longest beach
in Phetchaburi, with the
length of about 23 km and
with the road by the beach
of 7 km long. The beach is a
resort town in a lively
setting like that of Hua Hin
which is further next. The
water is not deep, ideal for
a swim, with water
activities to enjoy all day
long, especially the horse
riding-which is the identity
and charm of Cha-am. Apart
from Thai visitors, a lot of
foreigners like to come for
relaxation.
At the north end of the
beach is located a
fish-landing pier, ideal for
scenery viewing and seafood
tasting at reasonable prices
Facilities:
Along the beach line, water
activities such as beach
chairs; rubber floats,
banana boats, bicycles are
available for hire.
Restaurants as well as
accommodations at different
prices are plenty.
