Phuket Beaches & Places

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Phuket is a large island with a wide choice of beaches to suit every taste and requirement. Most of the beaches are located on the west coast of the island. The quieter beaches tend to be found towards the island's northwestern coastline, while the greatest concentration of hotels, shops and restaurants is located around Patong and stretches south towards Karon and Kata.

Bang Tao Beach

Bang Tao is a large open bay with one of Phuket's longest beaches. The 8km long beach never feels crowded, especially at its northern end. more info

Cape Panwa

Cape Panwa is located to the south of Phuket City where lush hills provide magnificent views of the Andaman Sea. more info

Chalong Bay

Chalong is a large bay with a pier that is the main departing point for diving and fishing trips, and also has some great seafood restaurants along the seafront. more info

Kalim Bay

Located just to the north of Patong, Kalim is quiet and relaxed. However, the beach is not good for swimming as its quite rocky and there is a coral reef close to shore. more info

Kamala Beach

Kamala is only a few minutes drive from the bustle of Patong and a great place for those wanting a quiet and relaxing holiday. more info

Karon Beach

Karon is one of Phuket's longest beaches. Although there are a few large resorts and hotels, they are spread out and the area feels very relaxed. more info

Kata Beach

Kata is divided into Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Both beaches offer stunning scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. more info

Laem Singh Beach

Laem Singh beach is located a few minutes drive north of Kamala in a small curving bay at the foot of forest-fringed cliffs. more info

Mai Kao Beach

Located just north of the airport is Mai Kao beach, an incredibly long and deserted stretch of sand. more info

Nai Harn Beach

One of the loveliest beaches in Phuket, Nai Harn is relatively undeveloped. The Samnak Song Nai Harn monastery dominates much of the beachfront land. more info

Nai Thon Beach

Nai Thon beach lies about 15km south of the airport. The beach is still quite undeveloped and is a nice quiet place to sit in the sun or take in a swim. more info

Nai Yang Beach

Nai Yang is a long curved bay fringed with tall casuarinas trees, providing an ideal spot for the many picnickers who frequent this beach. more info

Nui Beach

Just south of the Kata viewpoint, Nui beach offers the opportunity to enjoy a quiet idyllic beach only a few minutes drive from the busy resort areas of Phuket. more info

Pansea Beach

Pansea is located just to the north of Surin beach and is one of the most beautiful beaches on Phuket. more info

Patong Beach

Phuket's busiest resort area, Patong has the greatest concentration of bars, restaurant and shops on the island. more info

Phuket City

Phuket City is well worth taking time out from the beach for its shops and markets, its Sino-Portuguese buildings in the old town, its temples and its many restaurants. more info