Tourist town

The largest and main administrative city is named the same as the island: Phuket. To distinguish the names, "Town" is always added to the name. Although Phuket Town is not directly by the sea and has no beaches, it is the best place to stay if you want to explore the island and go on daily excursions. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-town] What to do and see in…

Island, Cliff

One of the most popular tourist spots in Thailand can be found in Ao Phang Nga National Park about 30 km northeast of Phuket Island. The small karst island of Ko Ta Pu is barely a few meters long (about 22 meters high), but it is known literally all over the world. [btn "Compare prices for flights to Phuket" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net] Along with the…

Statue, Lookout

The statue of the seated Buddha known as the "Phuket Big Buddha" is the most visited monument on the island. Plan a half-day trip and enjoy the views from the 370-metre-high mountain on which the statue stands. The trip will take you about an hour and a half if you go by car, but easily half a day if you walk. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-big-buddha] Why…

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…

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 …

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…

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]…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cape, Lighthouse

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and go hiking. Visit the southernmost point of Phuket Island, Cape Promthep (sometimes spelled Phromthep or Phrom Thep). [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-maikhao] The place is surrounded by various local food stalls as well as clothing and souvenir shops. Sunsets Cape Promthep is the most popular spot in all of Phuket for watching the…

Archipelago

The Similan Islands are not in Phuket province, but in most cases you can reach them from Phuket. That is why we include them in this guide. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Phuket" https://www.booking.com/region/th/phuket.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-phuket-similan] An archipelago of roughly a dozen small uninhabited islands located as the crow flies about 85km northeast of Phuket in the Andaman Sea. Why visit the Similan Islands? The…