Otres Beach

Otres beach. The place where good sleep and peace and quiet live. My last trip to Sihanoukville was to celebrate NYE, which involved earplugs and facemasks to get any shuteye. There are generally three beaches in Sihanoukville where people choose to stay. Serendipity is filled with hostels, young backpackers and considered party central, Otres 1 is essentially a toned down version of this, and Otres 2, which is the furthest away and lacks any serious party scene. There are also various islands you can visit however we opted to stay within electricity and Wi-Fi range for this trip.

Phnom Penh seriously lacks relaxing green space or any water activities so these weekend trips are essential for staying sane.  

The water is extremely warm and gradually drops off which makes for a perfect lounging opportunity. 

The only not-so-relaxing part about these beaches are the people constantly coming up to you to sell sunglasses, massages,  mani/pedis, bracelets or threading. A smile and head nod usually leaves you in peace. 

Kite boarders at sunset. 

We rented kayaks for $4/hour and paddled out to an island and back within an hour. Despite a certain someone humming the jaws theme I was more concerned about the huge jellyfish floating around everywhere. You can also book trips for boating, fishing, sailing and snorkelling through certain hotels or the people coming up to you on the beach. 

Portable bbq with small squid for sale. 

Our humble abode.