Phuket Beaches & Places
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Bangtao Beach
Bang Tao is a large open bay with one of Phuket’s longest beaches. The Laguna Phuket complex, containing five luxury hotels... read more
Bangtao Beach
Bang Tao is a large open bay with one of Phuket’s longest beaches. The Laguna Phuket complex, containing five luxury hotels and an 18-hole golf course, dominates a large area of Bang Tao. However, it is not difficult to find a quiet spot to enjoy the... read more
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Cape Panwa Beach
Ideal for those seeking peace and relaxation. Cape Panwa is located to the south of Phuket City where lush hills provide... read more
Cape Panwa Beach
Ideal for those seeking peace and relaxation. Cape Panwa is located to the south of Phuket City where lush hills provide magnificent views of the Andaman Sea. Apart from a few resorts and bungalows there is very little tourist development here. However, the... read more
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Chalong Bay
Chalong is a large bay with a pier that is the main departure point for diving and fishing trips from Phuket. The pier is a good... read more
Chalong Bay
Chalong is a large bay with a pier that is the main departure point for diving and fishing trips from Phuket. The pier is a good place to charter boats for fishing, diving or snorkelling trips to nearby islands. Chalong Bay does not have a great beach for... read more
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Kalim Beach
Kalim Beach is located just to the north of Patong. This area is much quieter than Patong although the beach is not as good for... read more
Kalim Beach
Kalim Beach is located just to the north of Patong. This area is much quieter than Patong although the beach is not as good for swimming as there are quite a few rocks and shallow reefs just off the shore. The reef is exposed at low tide and locals can be... read more
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Kamala Beach
A beautiful and serene beach, Kamala is perfect for those looking for a relaxed and laid back beach. Kamala is about 10 minutes... read more
Kamala Beach
A beautiful and serene beach, Kamala is perfect for those looking for a relaxed and laid back beach. Kamala is about 10 minutes drive north from Patong and a great place for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle. The southern end of this... read more
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Karon Beach
Karon beach is a long stretch of powdery white sand just south of Patong. The beach is very long so it never feels overcrowded.... read more
Karon Beach
Karon beach is a long stretch of powdery white sand just south of Patong. The beach is very long so it never feels overcrowded. At 4km, Karon is one of Phuket’s longest beaches. Although there are a few large resorts and hotels, they are spread out and... read more
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Kata Beach
Towards the southern end of Phuket is Kata Beach, which is divided into Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Both beaches offer stunning... read more
Kata Beach
Towards the southern end of Phuket is Kata Beach, which is divided into Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Both beaches offer stunning scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. Kata Yai Beach This is the larger of the two beaches. The bay is very picturesque with Koh Pu (Pu... read more
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Laem Singh Beach
A small secluded beach that can get quite crowded during the high season. Easy to get to but can also be easy to miss if you are... read more
Laem Singh Beach
A small secluded beach that can get quite crowded during the high season. Easy to get to but can also be easy to miss if you are not careful. It is quite easy to miss Laem Singh, the only indication of the entrances are small signs on the road between Kamala... read more
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Layan Beach
This is a small and relatively unknown beach, nestled in a shallow bay at the north end of Bang Tao. You get there by following... read more
Layan Beach
This is a small and relatively unknown beach, nestled in a shallow bay at the north end of Bang Tao. You get there by following the small road that winds right through the back holes of the Laguna Phuket Golf Club. Layan Beach is more like a bay than a beach,... read more
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Mai Khao Beach
Located just north of the airport is Mai Khao beach, an incredibly long and mostly deserted stretch of sand. Mai Khao is the... read more
Mai Khao Beach
Located just north of the airport is Mai Khao beach, an incredibly long and mostly deserted stretch of sand. Mai Khao is the longest beach on the island and also the most deserted. If you really want to get away from it all this is the beach for you. Mai Khao... read more
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Nai Harn Beach
A picturesque and quiet beach near the southern tip of the island. There aren’t many places to stay here but the beach is... read more
Nai Harn Beach
A picturesque and quiet beach near the southern tip of the island. There aren’t many places to stay here but the beach is easy to get to from Kata and Karon. One of the loveliest beaches in Phuket, Nai Harn is relatively undeveloped thanks to the Samnak... read more
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Nai Thon Beach
Nai Thon beach lies about 7km south of the airport. This pristine beach is a great place to get away from the crowds. Nai Thon is... read more
Nai Thon Beach
Nai Thon beach lies about 7km south of the airport. This pristine beach is a great place to get away from the crowds. Nai Thon is fairly undeveloped and is a nice quiet place to sit in the sun or take in a swim. Although its quiet, the beach is not completely... read more
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Nai Yang Beach
Nai Yang is a long curved bay fringed with tall casuarinas trees. The beach is a popular spot among locals who come to picnic on... read more
Nai Yang Beach
Nai Yang is a long curved bay fringed with tall casuarinas trees. The beach is a popular spot among locals who come to picnic on the weekends. There are also a few local seafood stalls and restaurants along part of the beach. Camping is allowed on the beach.... read more
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Pansea Beach
Pansea beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Phuket. Unfortunately, the beach can only be reached through the grounds of... read more
Pansea Beach
Pansea beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Phuket. Unfortunately, the beach can only be reached through the grounds of two exclusive resorts that occupy the beachfront land. The luxurious The Surin (formerly Chedi) and Amanpuri resorts share this... read more
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Patong Beach
Phuket’s busiest resort area, Patong has the greatest of shops, restaurants and nightlife on the island. As the... read more
Patong Beach
Phuket’s busiest resort area, Patong has the greatest of shops, restaurants and nightlife on the island. As the island’s main resort area, Patong has suffered from some negative publicity in recent years for being over-developed and its vibrant... read more
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Phuket City
Usually referred to as “Phuket Town”, Phuket City is well worth taking time out from the beach for its shops and... read more
Phuket City
Usually referred to as “Phuket Town”, Phuket City is well worth taking time out from the beach for its shops and markets, its Sino-Portuguese buildings, its temples and its many restaurants. Most visitors to Phuket head straight for the beach and... read more
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Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach is popular with locals and expats who come to enjoy seafood and the lovely view of the islands from the shore. In the... read more
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach is popular with locals and expats who come to enjoy seafood and the lovely view of the islands from the shore. In the days before Phuket became a popular holiday destination, Rawai Beach was where locals from Phuket Town would come to enjoy the... read more
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Surin Beach
Surin Beach, just north of Kamala, is an undeveloped stretch of sand lined with casuarina trees. Although there are now a few... read more
Surin Beach
Surin Beach, just north of Kamala, is an undeveloped stretch of sand lined with casuarina trees. Although there are now a few hotels springing up Surin is still quiet and peaceful. Surin is quite popular with locals who frequent the seafood stalls and... read more
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Ya Nui Beach
Ya Nui is a small and quiet beach tucked away at the bottom of the hill between Laem Prom Thep and the next hill to the west with... read more
Ya Nui Beach
Ya Nui is a small and quiet beach tucked away at the bottom of the hill between Laem Prom Thep and the next hill to the west with the windmills. There is a small reef that is good for snorkeling and even scuba diving during the dry season. Considering Ya... read more
