At the north end of Cha Am Beach the is a fisherman’s village which is worth a visit. If you happen to stay on the southern side of the town then the distance makes securing suitable transport a necessity. The walk is probably too long and especially if the weather is somewhat warmer quite draining.
Bicycle hire is available along the beach front and quite cheaply too. Rental is paid in advance by the hour and perhaps a deposit and proof of your hotel may be required but generally it is walk up and away you go without any problems.
It is probably best to see how your bike feels, and looks, maybe we did not make the best choice for us which brought some laughter from the locals but it was fun.
Following the beach, with lots of restaurants and cafes on the inland side along with the local mobile fast food sellers on the sea side you’ll be wanting to take a rest and enjoy a bit of food or drink along the way. As you approach the northern sided the beach becomes quieter and the options to replenish a bit more scarcer so make sure you have at least some water at this point.
The beach gives way to a thicker forest of trees and soon has a more thoughtful feel. Temples and shrines replace the hotels and restaurants of tourism giving a complete change to the feel of Cha Am.
A little bit further along the road comes the edges of the fisherman’s harbour and village. Some great views can be had along the edges of the pier especially if some of the local fishing vessels are unloading their catch for the day. You might get a look of what you could be eating later than night.
Whatever your mode of transport here, ideally do not walk, bring some water. Ours ran out but luckily we found a supply at the harbour and it only cost around 10THB for the refreshment.
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