Beaches in Pattaya
It should be immediately noted that absolutely all the beaches of Pattaya, like the whole of Thailand, belong to the state. There are simply no private beaches here. Undoubtedly, this is a big plus for tourists: you can freely enter any beach without fear that the evil owner will drive the vacationer away from his territory. This makes it possible for long walks along the coast without fear of entering someone else's territory, as well as a completely free choice of territory for recreation..
Free territory advantages
Due to the lack of restrictions, on local beaches you can find a huge number of large and small caliber sellers who offer both souvenirs and «beach» food and drinks. There is also no need to deny yourself the ways of active recreation: the owners of jet skis, catamarans, air mattresses, sun loungers and much more offer their services themselves, and their number is pleasantly reflected in local prices..
Weather in Pattaya
On the territory of Pattaya, vacationers should not be afraid of storms, because the city itself is comfortably located in a windy bay. The sea waters here are quite calm, so you won't be able to do windsurfing, but you don't need to worry about the fact that the wind can carry the umbrella along with the sun lounger.
Of course, there is still a small feature here: regular ebb and flow. It is important to remember that at high tide it is better to leave even the best sandy beaches of Pattaya: after falling asleep, you risk waking up from the fact that the waves have crept up to your feet. The difference in water level can be up to 100 meters. In the city itself, the water level changes less, and during the period from October to March, you will not even notice that the tide was high or low. However, you need to be extremely careful with this, especially those vacationers who cannot swim or who are not confident enough in the water. In addition to changing water levels, vacationers also risk stepping on a jellyfish or sea urchin during low tide, because the water itself becomes very cloudy. Due to poor visibility, it is also not advised to swim at night, because few people want to step on coral or touch a fluttering starfish in dark water.
The problem of water purity: facts for the fastidious
The locals believe that swimming in central Pattaya is not the best idea. They say that this is where sewage flows, so there is a very real risk of infecting yourself and ruining your rest. Crystal clear sea water can be found only on the island of Ko Lan, as well as on other distant islands. The further the beach area is from the city, the higher the chances of swimming in perfectly clear water..
Local travelers should also be aware of the following:
- vendor prices vary depending on the season;
- food peddlers walk right along the beaches;
- overpriced for souvenirs and clothes;
- when buying food and drinks, bargaining is appropriate.
