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.
Cape Panwa
Cape Panwa is located to the south of Phuket City where lush hills provide magnificent views of the Andaman Sea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mai Kao Beach
Located just north of the airport is Mai Kao beach, an incredibly long and deserted stretch of sand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pansea Beach
Pansea is located just to the north of Surin beach and is one of the most beautiful beaches on Phuket.
Patong Beach
Phuket's busiest resort area, Patong has the greatest concentration of bars, restaurant and shops on the island.
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.
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach is popular with Thais who come to enjoy seafood and the lovely view of the islands from the shore.
Surin Beach
A fairly undeveloped beach with more of a local feel to it. Surin is a great place to enjoy some local seafood right on the beach.
Ya Nui Beach
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 wind turbines.
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