Property for sale in Bang Por, Koh Samui

West of Maenam, Bang Por is the quietest spot on the north coast. Its beach is long and peaceful, lined with seafood restaurants right on the sand, and the view stretches out across the gulf all the way to Koh Phangan. The green hills rising behind it offer superb sea views, and from some of the higher points you can watch the sun set over the water.

The area is developing a little more each year, with the arrival of some very beautiful sea-view villas, but it remains unspoilt: little traffic, little building and a slow pace of life. People come here for the peace and quiet and the view, without being cut off from anything. Plots are often larger and views more open than in the more central neighbourhoods, and families who live on the island appreciate this combination: the tranquillity of a village, with Maenam's services close at hand.

For everyday needs, Maenam is only 5–10 minutes away, with its small Chinatown, its night market and day markets, supermarkets, international schools and the immigration office. Nathon is around 15 minutes away by car, Fisherman's Village 20 minutes and the airport 25 minutes. From Maenam, the “shortcut” mountain road gets you to the south of the island far faster than driving all the way round.

The market is mostly made up of pool villas: sea-view villas in the hills, often with an infinity pool, contemporary villas in gated developments a few minutes from the beach, and single-storey villas that are ready to move straight into. This is a neighbourhood for buyers who want sea views and the calm of the north coast, while staying just a few minutes from Maenam's services.