10 best beaches to visit in Phuket

Patong
Patong Beach

Sandy beach, Resort

Patong is the largest and busiest resort on Phuket, known for its wild nightlife, abundant shopping opportunities and a wide range of water sports. [btn "Find out prices for hostels and resorts in Patong" https://www.booking.com/city/th/ban-patong.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-patong] Lovers of lively towns and long beaches will enjoy Patong's wide range of services and activities. Beaches in Patong The entire coastline of the resort…

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Karon Beach
Karon Beach

Sandy beach, Resort

At over 3 km, Karon Beach is one of the longest beaches on Phuket and the longest of the major resorts. Karon town itself has a very lively town street with a strong local character and a main road with a pedestrian promenade along the beach lined with large hotels and resorts. [btn "Check rates for hostels and resorts in Karon" https://www.booking.com/city/th/ban-karon-noi.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-patong] Beach and swimming …

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Kata
Kata Beach

Sandy beach, Resort

Kata is one of the most popular resorts in Phuket and in our opinion, the best mix between a beautiful beach and a bustling city. You will also find some very quiet places, especially in the southern part of the resort. [btn "Find hostel and resort prices - Kata" https://www.booking.com/city/th/ban-kata.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-kata] Beaches and swimming Kata has two large beaches and on this page we will be describing the main…

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Kata Noi
Kata Noi Beach

Sandy beach

Kata Noi Beach is adjacent to Kata Resort, which is a 15-minute walk away. Compared to its parent resort, Kata Noi is considerably quieter and also a bit more photogenic. Kata Noi is the best place on the west coast of Phuket if you're looking for a large enough beach with facilities, but in a very quiet environment. [btn "Find hostel and resort prices - Kata" https://www.booking.com/city/th/ban-kata.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-kata]…

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Kamala
Kamala Beach

Sandy beach, Amusement park

North of Patong is the large Kamala beach, which is one of the most visited in Phuket. Kamala itself is a smaller resort, but there are many entertainment options... [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-kamala] Beaches and swimming Kamala Beach is roughly 1km long and is therefore one of the medium-sized beaches on the west coast. You can enjoy a wide stretch of…

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Surin Beach
Surin Beach

Sandy beach

Surin Beach is located between Kamala and Bangtao and is one of the smaller and more intimate resorts on Phuket's west coast. The atmosphere in Surin is much more local than in the larger resorts, and the lively promenade along the beach has many stalls selling very cheap local snacks. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-surin] Beach facilities Surin Beach is…

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Nai Harn Beach
Nai Harn Beach

Sandy beach

Head to the south of Phuket Island and enjoy a relaxing day at the beautiful, tranquil Nai Harn Beach. Located on the outskirts of Rawai near the man-made Nai Harn Lake, it is one of Phuket's most popular beaches. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-naiharn] Beach Facilities The beach is about 450 metres long and is squeezed into an idyllic bay, which is bordered…

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Rawai Beach, Phuket
Rawai Beach

Sandy beach, Resort

The southernmost resort of Rawai is also the only major town with a nice beach on the eastern side of Phuket. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-rawai] Beaches and swimming Rawai Beach stretches for about 1km from the harbour pier southwards, but it's not as popular compared to the larger beaches on the island's west coast. The beach is quite narrow and not very…

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Bang Tao
Bangtao Beach

Sandy beach, Resort

The extraordinarily long Bang Tao Beach is located near Cherngtalay and attracts visitors with its tranquillity, ample space and luxury resorts that line it. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-bangtao] What to expect from Bang Tao Beach? Beach amenities At 6km, Bang Tao Beach is the longest single beach in Phuket and is ideal for all types of travellers. It is…

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Mai Khao Beach
Mai Khao Beach

Sandy beach

A paradise for aviation enthusiasts, lovers of long walks on the sand and swimming on the orphaned beach is located on the northwest coast of the island near Phuket HKT airport. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-maikhao] How to get to the beach and where are the best views of the planes? Swimming and watching planes Mai Khao Beach is one of the most famous on…

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