Where to stay in Cambodia

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Cambodia travel insurance

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When to visit Cambodia

Cambodia's climate is characterised by the presence of two very influential monsoons. From May to October, the south-west monsoon dominates, with rain, strong winds and high humidity.

In contrast, the north-east monsoon ravages the country from November to March and brings little rainfall.

Taking weather conditions into account, December and January are the best times to travel to Cambodia, but any time between November and February is considered ideal to visit.

At this time rain is rare and humidity low. However, you'll have to share the beaches and temples with crowds of tourists.

From February onwards, the heat and humidity become almost unbearable, but prices drop and most holidaymakers return home.

During the hot season, between March and May, Phnom Penh rises to 35°C. This is a good time to visit the coast, while Angkor turns into an open-air oven.

If you visit Cambodia during the rainy season - June to October - you may encounter some problems with transport, but you will see the lush green fields and intense tropical greenery in all their splendour.

Out of time in Cambodia?

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Flight to Cambodia

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Renting a car in Cambodia

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Money in Cambodia

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Internet and Wifi in Cambodia

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Luggage in Cambodia

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Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, stretching and shrinking according to the season.

In Tonle Sap, in floating villages, various Vietnamese ethnic groups and numerous Cham communities live. Houses, shops, churches, schools and temples are built on rudimentary foundations of buoys and bamboo and all transport is by boat.

The largest lake in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap provides sustenance and water for around half of Cambodia's population. More than 90,000 people live scattered around the lake's more than 170 localities.

Tonle Sap Lake is a short drive from Siem Reap and many visitors take the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the town for a day.

Sihanoukville is Cambodia's most popular beach destination. Sihanoukville is the country's only deep-water harbour, making much of the city an industrial complex and unattractive to tourists.

However, the region is surrounded by the Bay of Thailand and there are beaches to suit all tastes, from more vibrant areas with bars and restaurants to quieter ones more suited to those who want to relax.

There are plenty of activities to pass the time such as swimming, fishing, snorkelling, diving and boat trips to neighbouring islands and visits to Buddhist temples.

There are reportedly plans to allow the installation of large resorts, which will certainly ruin what remains of the region's tranquillity.

Angkor is a must-see, the hallmark of Cambodia and undoubtedly one of the wonders of the world. The Angkor temple complex is vast and one of the richest archaeological sites in the world.

The interior of the legendary lost city of the Khmers is made up of hundreds of temples - from ruins to the imposing Angkor Wat - recognised as the largest religious building in the world.

Another renowned site is the Ta Prohm Temple, which features in the Hollywood film Tomb Raider, with Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Or the Temple of Bayon and its mythical figures with faces carved into the rock.

It is advisable to set aside at least two days to visit the Angkor complex, with Siem Reap being the most popular base for exploration. It is said that a visit to Angkor is particularly impressive at sunrise and sunset.

This is the place that many point to as unique and far from the crowds of Siem Reap and Angkor. The region is made up of dozens of ethnic minority villages and here you will find routes for those who wish to opt for hiking, contact with nature and adventure.

One of the highlights is a visit to Virachey National Park - where you may encounter tigers or elephants - and the stunning scenery of Lake Yeak Lom.

To the south of Cambodia there are several islands that compete in terms of natural beauty with neighbouring Thailand, but far from the over-tourism that affects Phuket, for example.

Koh Rong Samloem is one of the most fantastic islands, with long stretches of sand, clear waters and hammocks to sleep in suspended over the serene sea.

Of course, if you want to interrupt your nap, you can jump out of the hammock, put on your goggles, mask and fins and dive into the Indian Ocean.

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