Beach

Phuket Town

Saphan Hin  

A public park located by the sea at the end of Phuket Road, Saphan Hin is a recreational park for both locals and tourists. The Tin Mining Monument dedicated to the memory of Captain Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first dredge to Phuket in 1909, is located inside the park. The Saphan Hin Sports Center is also located here.

Sire Island  

An interesting site to visit where visitors can explore the daily life of Chao Le as it is the oldest and biggest community of Phukets sea gypsies. With an area of approximately 20 square kilometers, the island is located approximately 4 kilometers southeast of Phuket and is separated from the main island only by the small Thachin Canal. The mountain-top temple on the island houses a big Buddha image in the reclining position. The island is not an ideal place for swimming, but is perfect for discovering the sea gypsies' way of life  here the Island of Phuket is home to the ancient people of the Sea Gypsies. They live - as they have done for hundreds of years , especially at Laem Tukkae

Promthep Cape

Promthep Cape is a headland forming the extreme south end of Phuket. "Prom" is Thai for the Hindu term, "Brahma," signifying purity, and "Thep" means 'God.' Local villagers used to refer to the cape as "Leam Jao", or the God's Cape, and it was an easily recognizable landmark for the early seafarers traveling up the Malay Peninsula from the sub-continent. Wind tattered palms cling to the steep hillside, and emerald currents swirl in the deep waters below, while breakers hurl themselves in vain against the rocky point. It is one of Phuket's  most inspiring vistas, and is the most beautiful place on the island to watch the sunset. From Promthep Cape a road leads northwest to Naiharn Beach from Rawai Beach, turn right and go for 2 km see sun set over there.

Ya Nui Beach

Ya Nui Beach tucked between Promthep Cape and Rawai, Ya Nui Beach is small but perfectly formed. Steep headlands at either end hem in this slice of sand which is visited by gentle waves from December to March. However, the onset of the monsoon season brings with it crashing surf and swimming during these months is not advised. A few small, inexpensive bungalow operations have established themselves in the wooded area to the rear of the beach.

Rawai Beach

This beach was palm-fringed beach is best known for 'sea gypsies,' a formerly nomadic fishing minority believed to be of Melanesian descent.

Mittrapap Beach

Laem Ka Beach 

On south of the Phuket Island Resort hotel, and north of Rawai is a small rocky bay, popular with Thais at the weekend.

Karon Beach   

Karon Beach is the second largest of Phuket's tourist beaches. Large resort complexes line the road behind of the shoreline, but the long, broad beach itself has no development. The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walked upon. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Bu Island. Around Karon beach  have restaurants, bars, tour companies and other non-hotel businesses are at the north end, near the traffic circle, and at the south end, on the little road connecting the back road with the beach road. The narrow road between Kata and Karon has a number of small businesses as well as the Dino Park Mini Golf facility. Karon is the most up-scale of Phuket's beaches. There is a regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.

Kata Beach

Beautiful and scenic gem, its clear water flanked by hills, and picturesque Bu Island sits offshore. Kata retains a village feel at its northern and southern ends and is perhaps more family-oriented, its beach more peaceful than Patong.

Naiharn Beach

Naiharn Beach is in south of Kata Noi and north of Promthep Cape, Naiharn is not Phuket's longest beach, but it borders the most gorgeous lagoon on the island. The middle of the beach is dominated by the Samnak Song Nai Han monastery, which has obstructed excessive development and is the reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on the southern part of the island. A wide variety of water sports can be enjoyed, but swimmers should be alert for the red flag which warns of dangerous currents during the monsoon season from May to October. One can walk to nearby Promthep Cape to observe sunsets, which are often fiery and spectacular.

Ampher  Kathu

Patong Beach   

Patong Beach offers numerous leisure, sporting, shopping and recreational options along its 3-km long crescents bay. You can joint with windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, swimming and sunbathing number among the many popular daytime activities.  Patong is equally well known for its vibrant nightlife, among which seafood restaurants feature prominently.

Kalim Beach   

Just north of Patong Bay, starting from about the Novotel Resort Hotel Patong to Thavorn Bay Resort, this area consists of rocky but quiet beaches, and an interesting road leading up into hills with high viewpoints and a few good quality restaurants perched on the edge and top. Some housing compounds are now being built on the hillsides and the whole area is steadily moving up market

Ampher Thalang

Kamala Beach

The beach is a favored spot for witnessing sunsets. The northern end of Kamala Beach is suitable for swimming.

Singh Beach

The name means Lion's Point. The beach is in a small, curving bay with rocky headlands at the foot of forest-fringed cliffs and is among Phuket's most beautiful spots. Look for signs indicating the path down to the beach.

Surin Beach

Evergreen trees line this small, curving bay, beneath the foothills north of Kamala. Surin is home to Phuket's first golf course, a nine-hole course laid out more than sixty years ago during the reign of King Rama VII. It is now largely in disuse except as a park. The steep incline of the beach, turbulent water, and big waves make Surin a dangerous place to swim.

Nai Ton Beach

The quiet bay nestled at the foot of high hills has a fine strip of sand. There is some accommodation but virtually no other business. How to get there: Located between Bang Thao Bay and Nai Yang Beach, Nai Ton Beach can be reach by taking Thepkrasatri Road. Turn at the first traffic light north of Thalang Town to Nai Yang Road. Look for signs indicating the turn-off to Nai Ton.

Maikhao Beach

Where there is little tourist business. The water is fine for swimming during the dry season; the rainy season brings big waves and strong currents that are dangerous. This lonely beach is another area where sea turtles come to lay eggs. It is also home to what the Thais call a sea cicada, which is a form of marine life. How to get there: Go to the northern tip of Phuket; the beach lies along the road's length.

Phuket’s  Island  where to go

Raya Yai Island   

Clean, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Raya Yai are a major attraction for day trippers from Phuket. On the west coast of Raya Yai is a fine beach, closed in by a horseshoe-shaped hillside, called alternately Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. From the top of the hill to the south of the bay is the viewpoint from which the whole island can be seen. On the east, at Ao Kon Kae Bay, is an excellent site for diving.

Tapao Yai Island

This is a small island for relaxing and enjoying nature, and lies just 6 km off the east coast of Cape Panwa. It can be reached via a 10 minute ferry ride from the Ko Tapao ferry pier at Ao Makam.The island is well known for being the home to a large population of Bucerotes hornbills. Theses birds are very easily observable, especially in the early mornings and early evenings.There is a small resort with accomodation and restaurant. The owners and staff take a great deal of pride in the welfare and habitat of the hornbills.

Lohn Island

Lohn Island is large, mountainous island is only 20 minutes by regular passenger boat from Chalong Bay, in the south of Phuket. The mainly Muslim inhabitants engage in fishing, rubber and coconut planting. There is a long stretch of beach on the northeast coast. Boat to Lohn  Island leave daily in the early morning from Chalong Pier.

Coral Island or Hey Island   

This island of Phuket's south coast is so well known for its coral reef that it is often referred to simply as Coral Island. in addition to the splendid reefs there are two fine beaches on the north and west. Hey island is part of a marine preserve, but accommodations, restaurant, various watersports, and diving are all available. Boats leave from Rawai beach and Chalong bay. There are also package tours available.

Bon Island   

Just 15 minutes off the shore of Rawai, is a beautiful tiny isle with soft white sands and good snorkeling sites. Its  own private island.

Kaew Island

A fine beach, natural surroundings, and coral are on this little island 3 kms from Rawai, south of Prom Thep. There is also a giant statue of the Buddha. The island is 15 minutes by chartered boat from Rawai.

Raya Noi Island

This Island 10 kms from Koh Raya Yai, is the result of coral reef build up, and their are more rocks than beaches.  In a small bay on the west is a boat anchorage. The waters at the Koh Raya Noi are emerald green and the fishing is famous, but swimming is not advised.

Mai Ton Island  

Mai Ton Island is  tiny island off Phuket's southeast coast is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment, including fine white beaches and crystal waters; ideal for swimming, diving, or fishing. The only business of any kind is the plush Maiton Island Resort. Those not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime excursion leaving from Ao Makam Deep Sea Port.

Dokmai Island

Located is near Ko Maiton. Around the island is steep cliff with no beach. It is not appropriated for general tourists, but it is one of the best SCUBA diving sites in the area around Phuket. The water depth is 25-40 meters, which it should be careful. On the slope, there are soft corals and small shrimps. Sometimes, it is found a Leopard shark wandering around the area.

Maprow Island

It is the beautiful location and the unusual character of these restaurants that really make them worth a visit. They are in the sea halfway between Phuket's east coast and Koh Maprow (Coconut Island). The sea here is sheltered so it is always calm. To get there drive south along Thepkrasattri Road from the traffic lights at the junction with Bypass Road. Approx two kilometers from the traffic lights the road does an 'S' bend up a hill. At the top of the hill take the left hand turn down a lane and follow it to the end where there is a car park and Laem Hin Pier.

Rang Yai Island

Lying off Phuket's east coast, this small island has been developed for the out-of-doors minded tourist. Among the many activities are sea kayaking, mountain-biking, playing miniature golf, and visiting the island pearl farm. For travel to Koh Rang Yai, boats may be hired form Laem Hin Pier, just outside Phuket Town before the town of Sapam or from Phuket boat Lagoon.

Khai Nok Island 

A fairly isolated island with only one or two groups visiting a day. There is a great live coral reef which is suitable for snorkeling. The island is uninhabited and quite small with a beach on either side of the island. A great place to spend a day. You can get there either by long tail or contact Coral Seekers, which offers exclusive day trips to many of the smaller islands near Phuket.

Naka Noy Island

It’s small, quiet island with fine sandy beaches lies just off Phuket's northeast shore. Water are suitable for swimming. One item of interest at Koh Naka Noy not found in many other places is its pearl farm. Boats can be hired from Ao Por Pier, off  Pa khlok road , for travel to Naka Noy Island and Package trips are available at tour agencies, generally including lunch and visit to pearl farm.