Brief introduction to some of Phuket’s popular beaches

Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2008 filed in Beach life, Tourist tips

Phuket boasts some of Thailand’s most stunning beaches; each featuring its own special facilities. These superb beaches make Phuket an ideal holiday destination and many tourists arrive here year-round.

Phuket’s tropical beaches attract visitors from all over the world and the majority of the tourists spend their vacation on one of the “pearl of the Andaman’s” renowned superb beach areas. A wide range of attractions are offered including: sailing, swimming, sunbathing, fishing and surfing. This destination’s beaches are appreciated by international tourists and Thai holidaymakers alike.

The eye-pleasing beaches feature pleasurable soft white sand, warm crystal blue waters and balmy air. Many feature waving palm trees. Most of the beaches are facilitated with convenient guest amenities such as food stalls and restaurants. Renting a motorcycle gives you the option to conveniently explore all of the island’s finest beaches.

Phuket’s fantastic exotic beaches attract tourists year-round

Bang Tao is one of Phuket’s longer beaches (five miles). This beach’s crystalline sand and the tranquil ambience is what mainly attract the many tourists. This beach area features several very glitzy resorts, but the area is laid-back and represents plenty of lodging options for all tastes along with good facilities for water sports enthusiasts. .

Plenty of Casuarina trees can be found on Nai Yang Beach while a national park is positioned in the northern section of this gorgeous area. Usually tourists here spot Ridley Sea Turtles as well. Nai Yang provides a peaceful escape from the other parts of Phuket and is an ideal destination for the budget-minded traveller, offering inexpensive accommodation options.

Beautifully positioned around a headland, just north of Patong is Kamala Beach providing a most welcome escape from its never sleeping neighbour. This fairly developed and relatively small beach area, unlike Patong isn’t invaded yet by mass tourism.

Undoubtely the most famous and most crowded beach is Patong. It is the core of the island’s tourist industry boasting a pulsating nightlife, outstanding shopping options and a wide range of first-class hotel and resort facilities.

Perhaps one of the kingdom’s most beautiful beaches, Karon is located south of Patong and has a pleasurable chilled atmosphere. The long sweeping beach is very clean and easy accessible due to the public road, lined along it.

Rawai is especially popular among the island’s ex-pat community. Once this southern tip of Phuket was a lively fishing town. Today Rawai Beach features a tranquil and idyllic ambience with several outstanding seafood eateries.

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