Pattaya is Thailand's best-known beach, attracting thousands of tourists every year in search of fun. The lodgings are beautiful and economically advantageous and the extensive beaches, food and sports activities are really excellent.

The city of Pattaya is built on the coast of small bays with a concentration of commercial buildings that extend into the interior, behind the hotels and in front of the beaches. The bays of the North and Center are those that concentrate luxury hotels. The confining areas are quiet.

The southern part of Pattaya is, in contrast, famous for the lively neighborhoods, ideal for all kinds of fun.

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The main beach of Pattaya runs for three kilometers and concentrates sporting activities like parasailing and jet skiing, as well as boat trips that lead to the neighboring islands of Ko Lan and Ko Sak, these rather dowries that correspond to our old idea of ​​Thailand idyllic, where all there is to do is enjoy the soft sand and dive. Parallel to the cove, runs the Beach Road, avenue lined with hotels, restaurants and shops, especially in the southern portion. This is where Asia's largest beachfront shopping mall, the Central Pattaya Beach Mall, is located, with global brands such as Adidas, Guess, Zara, Levi's, Mango and Toys R 'Us. Hilton, just off the mall, Hard Rock and Royal Cliff, on the border between Pattaya and much quieter Jomtien. These two beaches are separated by a small hill, Khao Phra Bat, from where one has the best view of the whole bay - and a giant golden Buddha statue of 90 meters high. Golf enthusiasts also base themselves in the region, as there are about 20 courses a maximum of one hour away, such as the Bang Phra Golf Course and the Siam Country Club. Now, to see a little of Thai tradition and architecture, visit the impressive Shrine of Truth, a temple
of 100 meters of height, constructed in years 1980 all in wood worked.

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Most restaurants on Pattaya serve a variety of cuisines, including Thai and international foods. Most guesthouse and resorts have restaurants that serve both, while the most popular beaches, such as Diamond Beach, feature restaurants specializing in Thai or various international cuisines, such as Italian or German. Beachside, seafood barbeque restaurants are also common on all beaches.

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Pattaya has a tropical wet and dry climate, which is divided into the following seasons: hot and dry (December to February), hot and humid (March and April), and hot and rainy (May to November).

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