Hin Ta Hin Yai - Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks

Hire a jeep or motorbike and explore the surrounding area of Lamai as there are plenty of interesting attractions to see. Ko Samui's most popular tourist sites are in this locality so if you're getting bored swimming all day, try some exploring around the area instead.

Between Lamai and Hua Thanon lies two famous rock formations: Hin Ta and Hin Yai also known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks. These formations look like the male and female genitalia, respectively.

What makes these rocks even more strange is that they are close to each other, giving way to a legend explaining how they came to be.

Near Hin Ta and Hin Yai is a small beach. It is not for swimming but it gives you time to cool your feet. Small souvenir shops sell clothes, postcards, drinks and snacks including the local sweet "galamae". Parking is convenient and viewing these popular formations are free.

 
The Rocks are not that amazing like it sounds but it is well visited and the view is amazing! I also have an Koh Samui Mostwanted insider tip for You, near the Grandfather Rock is a small hammock Bar build from wood. There you can relax and enjoy the view!

Samui Mostwanted recommendation!

The Cliff Bar & Grill a Marvelous location

Marvelous location. Fabulous style. Terrific food. With these attractions, you would think that The Cliff Bar and Grill would be extremely popular.



And you'd be right! But before I go any further, I'd better say that dinner reservations here are definitely advisable. Tables do get snapped up very quickly and for very good reasons...The setting, as the name suggests, is breathtaking.

It's high up on the mountainous section of the ring-road between Chaweng and Lamai, and looks down upon huge natural boulders next to the water's edge and across a picturesque bay to a tropical headland.

And being open from midday makes The Cliff an ideal spot for stopping for lunch too when you can really appeciate the surrounding natural beauty.



Choose between the 50-seat marble-floored interior section with its abundant 'birds of paradise' plants, hand-painted ceramics and its designer dŽcor, or the 28-seat terrace area outside under the stars. Both spots are equally spacious with heavy wooden tables and chairs giving a very 'solid' feel to the place.

And next, the food. It's Mediterranean, with the accent on Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. And although the menu isn't large, there're plenty of choices in many categories.



But most importantly, and this is where the magic ingredient comes in, it's all prepared and presented by owner and master chef, Bradley Munns.

Samui Mostwanted recommendation!

Update: If been there again and the food was fantastic! I recommend the Filet Steak and the Creole Chicken! If you want to enjoy the amazing view you´ll need an reservation!