Phuket: Top 8 beaches on the island

What you should know about Phuket's beaches

• There are about 30 beaches in Phuket. Their exact number varies depending on the source of information and the way of counting - in fact, some bays have 2 or more beaches, but often they are counted as one.
• The beaches of the west coast are most suitable for active beach vacations from November to April. There is more developed infrastructure and a large selection of hotels.
• The beaches of the east coast are suitable for swimming all year round, but they have a peculiarity - strongly pronounced tides. There is also a smaller choice of hotels and poorly developed infrastructure compared to the west coast.
• As a rule, the beaches of Phuket are long sandy strips 15-30 meters wide, occupying the coast of large bays. On the seashore there are often waves and strong wind, which is certainly welcome to surfers, but sometimes it prevents inexperienced swimmers from swimming.
• It is always hot on the island. The wet and dry seasons differ from each other not so much in air temperature as in the amount of precipitation: if the thermometer readings all year round rarely go beyond the range of +25-33, the intensity of rain is noticeably different: from May to October they are four times more frequent than in the period from November to April, when the high season comes. The best time to visit Phuket is from late fall to mid-spring. At this time there is good sunny weather.
• If a red flag is posted on the beach, it is forbidden to swim in the sea. This restraint is due to high waves and strong currents near the shore. In the high season, red flags are rare, usually the sea is dangerous during the rainy season.

Kata

Kata Beach is ready to offer you beautiful soft sand, swaying palm trees, clear water with soft seabed, surfing conditions in low season and snorkeling opportunities in high season, and a fantastic laid-back atmosphere.

There are colorful longtail boats moored at the northern end of the beach. There are also numerous food and drink vendors waiting for visitors. The southern end has a large selection of beach hotels and restaurants, as well as an exciting park at Surf House. Despite being 1.5 kilometers long, the beach is never crowded.

Laguna Beach

This luxurious beach is well suited for wealthy people. Here are located chain hotels of high level, well-developed tourist infrastructure and keep cleanliness.

Laguna Beach is especially good for a vacation with children in Thailand: most of the "family hotels" Phuket is concentrated here. But prices on the beach and in nearby restaurants are high, because the resort area is famous for elitism.

You can book a hotel in Phuket with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

Patong

Patong Beach is one of the reasons for islanders' pride. "Asian party capital" and "Little Pattaya" - so often called Patong by Thais and tourists. Here is a warm sea, clean sand and entertainment for every taste.

Jet skiing and surfing, water skiing and snorkeling, riding a "banana" and boat - on Patong beach a huge variety of entertainment for tourists. And here you can also take Thai boxing lessons from a real master, go fishing, go to a transvestite show or massage parlor, and even use the services of local priestesses of love.

Although the beach is crowded with vacationers, it offers gorgeous natural views that are worth the price of admission. Lying on the sand, you can admire the hills and mountains covered with lush forests.

Karon

Karon beach is really long and very spacious. It is covered in fine white sand and boasts a gradual entrance to the sea. It is separated from the main road by a pedestrian promenade with a wide strip of greenery and palm trees, making it a very peaceful place.

The beach has many lounger and umbrella rentals and offers a variety of sports.

The center of Karon is about 600 meters from the beach, and there are no houses directly adjacent to the beach. This is why it is the quietest of all the major beaches on Phuket's west coast, but also arguably the least photogenic.

Nai Harn

Nai Harn Beach is 1 kilometer long and is one of the best beaches in Phuket. The contrast of turquoise, clear sea water and white sand constantly encourages visitors to take selfies. The canopy is almost devoid of hotels, making it easy for tourists to walk along. There are many hotels and restaurants, but few people - the perfect balance for a romantic getaway for a young couple or wandering retirees.

Like everywhere else in Phuket, at Nai Harni you can rent a sun lounger for the whole day, and for a small tip get from the waiters full service with a regular tray of cold beer, tea, fruit and snacks. When you tire of the beach, you can enjoy a stroll towards the sea lagoon to watch the tide, look for amusing sea creatures in the littorals or have some water fun.

On the south side of the coast there is a restaurant with beautiful coastal views and a small Buddhist temple.

Freedom

A hard to reach but excellent private beach often chosen by those who like to relax and be eco-friendly! You can get to Freedom by taking a wooden motorboat at the south end of Patong, or by taking a cab and walking up a steep hill. This way you'll find a real treasure hiding in one of Phuket's west coast neighborhoods.

There are paid sunbeds on the beach, also those who wish to sunbathe on their sheets or towels. The beach is very clean, sprawling and picturesque. At the corner there is a cozy restaurant. There are no hotels on the beach, which allows this place to remain calm and quiet.

Surin

Thai style beach: it's nice and cozy. There are already many hotels in the Surin Beach area, although not long ago it was quiet and almost unknown. But the popularity of Surin is growing every year and there are more and more people on it.

Surin Beach is 40m wide and more or less constant along the entire length of the beach. It is 25km to the center of the resort and 16km to the airport. The beach is located between two cliffs, near which are excellent conditions for snorkeling. By the way, snorkels can be rented or bought on the beach.

Bangtao

Bangtao Beach is 6 kilometers long, making it one of Phuket's longest beaches. Along the shoreline you will find some of the best hotels, restaurants and beach clubs that make it a popular destination for island visitors and locals alike.

While the scenery may not be as picturesque and the sand not as soft as other beaches, Bangtao is still one of the best beaches in Phuket, thanks to the huge variety of neighboring attractions and the sheer size. which helps ensure that you will always find a quiet place to enjoy some peace and quiet.