Which side of Phuket has the best beaches?
The beaches concentrated around Phuket’s southwest coast (Patong, Karon, Kata) are the busiest, flanked by beach bars, cafés and jet ski operators – buyer beware of the latter. For a more low-key experience, head to west coast honeys Surin, Bangtao and Layan.
Which is better Karon Beach or Patong Beach?
Over the years Karon Beach has become one of Jonathan’s favourite places to stay in Phuket, as it offers a lovely quiet stretch of sandy beach, with plenty of umbrellas / sun beds available to hire. Patong is somewhat bigger, busier and noisier. Kata offers a beautiful bay but this can collect rubbish.
Where is the famous beach in Phuket?
17 Best Phuket Beaches for 2022
- Freedom Beach.
- Kata Noi Beach.
- Paradise Beach.
- Patong Beach.
- Bangtao Beach.
- Surin Beach.
- Karon Beach.
- Nai Harn Beach.
Should I go to Krabi or Phuket?
Choose Phuket if you want a sophisticated vacation in a convenient and well-developed destination. If you want a great deal of choice that’s easily accessible, Phuket is for you. By contrast, Krabi is excellent if you want to relax or play in a natural setting.
How much is a taxi from Phuket airport to Patong Beach?
A taxi ride from the airport to Patong costs 800 Baht. Taxi tickets can be purchased at the same offices near Entrance 3 where minibus tickets are sold.
Which is better Maldives or Phuket?
If you would like to have the luxurious stay experience in one of the private island resort then definitely go for Maldives and definitely will be little expensive. Phuket will be more of budget trip.
What is the best beach in Phuket?
Ya Nui Beach. Surin Beach. Paradise Beach. Nai Harn Beach. Bangtao Beach. Patong Beach. Karon Beach. Phuket is known for its outstanding beaches, probably more than anything else. With over 30 of them around the island, there’s a wide variety of atmospheres, scenery, facilities and even textures of sand available.
Is Nai Harn Beach Phuket’s most popular beach?
It’s also the home of Phuket’s only Koh Phangan-style beach parties. The 660-meter-long Nai Harn Beach was once a quiet and secluded spot at the southern end of Phuket. It has been very definitively ‘discovered’ and continues to grow in popularity.
Where is bangtao Beach in Phuket?
Bangtao is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, halfway between the airport and Patong on the island’s west coast. With its beautiful stretch of sand, Bangtao is always associated with the resort complex known as ‘Laguna Phuket’.
What is Freedom Beach in Phuket famous for?
A 300-meter-long strip of some of the finest white sand in Phuket, Freedom Beach has all the isolation of a pristine desert island but also with a restaurant and beach chairs available.