My Guide to The Best Beaches in Phuket (2026)

My guide to the best beaches in Phuket

Phuket’s beaches are undeniably beautiful but let me start with something most holiday brochures won’t tell you: Many of Phuket’s west coast beaches are heavily developed, unabashedly commercial, and some of its most famous beaches are ringed with sun loungers, jet ski operators, and souvenir stalls.

That’s not a reason to avoid the island, but it is a reason to go in with realistic expectations and do a bit of research before you decide where to stay, what to do and which beaches in Phuket to visit and which to avoid – depending on the type of traveller you are. 

Phuket is no hidden gem or remote tropical secret, it is a developed and popular tourist destination with all the modern facilities and infrastructure you will ever need, plus the beaches are still some of the best in the world.

The soft white sand, warm clear turquoise waters, beautiful tropical nature are all still stunning. The sunsets over the Andaman Sea are some of the most vivid you’ll see anywhere, and if you know where to look, there are pockets of real beauty that haven’t been completely swallowed by concrete.

About Phuket’s Beaches

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Pretty much every beach in Phuket worth visiting sits on the west coast, which stretches roughly 45km from Mai Khao beach in the north down to Rawai beach in the south. The east coast faces the inland sea of Phang Nga Bay and is largely mudflats. It’s scenic in its own way and nice at sunrise, but not the best for swimming or blissful beach days.

The best time to visit Phuket for a beach holiday is between November and April, when the Andaman side is calm and sunny. This is the peak season so crowds are at their highest and accommodation should be booked well in advance.

From May to October, the southwest monsoon brings rougher surf, stronger winds, and occasional serious swells. There are red flags posted on many beaches in Phuket during this time and they should be respected. 

That said, the low season or rainy season isn’t without its appeal: accommodation is cheaper, there are fewer people, it rarely rains all day and Kata beach in particular becomes a decent surf spot.

So Where Are The Best Beaches In Phuket?

me overlooking banana beach in phuket thailand

Well, after living in Phuket for over a year I’ve been lucky enough to check all out of the main beaches in Phuket to put this guide to the best beaches in Phuket together.

I’ll run through all the good beaches in Phuket describing what and who they are best for so that you can decide for yourself which is the best beach in Phuket for you to visit on your next holiday.

If you haven’t yet booked your accommodation in Phuket you might also want to read my guide to where to stay in Phuket which lists all the beaches in Phuket as well as popular areas to stay like Phuket Town with hotel recommendations for all budgets and types of travellers.

The best beach in Phuket for you will depend on what you’re looking for. So have a look through my pick of the best beaches in Phuket and who they are best suited to and you’re sure to find one perfect for you.

But first let’s see where they are on the map so you can get your bearings.

Beaches in Phuket Map

Map of Phuket beaches

I made this beaches in Phuket map to help you get your bearings.

Let’s go into each one and discuss the pros and cons of all the best beaches in Phuket.

Patong Beach

view over patong beach in phuket

Best for: Nightlife, activities, convenience. Worst for: peace and quiet.

Of all the beaches in Phuket, Patong beach is the one everyone has heard of, and it earns both its reputation and its criticism in equal measure. 

Patong beach itself is a solid 2km arc of sand that’s wider than it looks in photos, with the Andaman Sea rolling in at a gentle pitch for most of the year. In the mornings, and I mean early, before 8am, it’s actually a lovely place. You’ll find joggers, the odd monk collecting alms along the promenade, vendors setting up their carts, and the water almost to yourself. It’s remarkably peaceful and beautiful.

By 10am, that changes. The beach fills with rows of rented sun loungers (200–300 THB per chair), and the vendors selling everything from fresh coconuts to knockoff sunglasses make regular circuits. Jet skis buzz in the shallower water, and often scam renters with fake damages, while parasail boats tow tourists into the sky from the shore. 

The area behind Patong beach is Bangla Road. This is an infamous nightlife street that becomes an open-air party zone after dark lined with go-go bars and night clubs. If you’re here for it, it’s an experience. If you’re not, just know that the sound carries well into the night and you should choose your hotel a distance away if you actually want to get some sleep!

Patong beach is not a quiet beach, it’s loud, chaotic, and full of life and if that’s what you came for, you’ll probably have a fun time. The northern end, around the Four Points by Sheraton, is noticeably quieter and cleaner than the main central stretch. The southern end near the jetty gets a bit murky and isn’t good for swimming but can be nice for a walk and offers great views back around to Patong beach.

Honest assessment: Patong is not Phuket’s most beautiful beach, but it’s the most alive one. I wouldn’t want to spend two weeks here, and wouldn’t visit with children, but for two or three nights, especially if you’re island-hopping through the region, it can be quite entertaining.

Kata Beach

kata beach phuket

Best for: Families, first-timers, a bit of everything.

Of all the main tourist beaches, Kata is the one I’d recommend to a first timer if they had no strong preferences. Kata beach is around 1.5km long with soft golden sand and forested hills at each end that give it a more enclosed, sheltered feel than the other big beaches.

The turquoise water is generally calm from November to April, shallow enough for kids near the shore, and clear enough to see the sandy bottom. From May onwards, swells roll in and the south end of the beach becomes a modest surf spot. They’re not world class waves but still fun if you’re learning to surf.

The town behind Kata beach is bustling without being overwhelming. There are cafes, massage shops, surf rental outfits, good Thai restaurants, and the kind of low-key street food and markets that Phuket does well.

Just offshore you can see the small silhouette of Pu Island. It’s possible to snorkel out to the rocks on the northern end of the bay during calm high-season months, where you’ll find parrotfish and the occasional reef fish.

Kata beach doesn’t have Patong’s nightlife, and it doesn’t have the exclusivity of Surin or Kamala, but it’s the most competently all-round beach on the island and one of the best place to stay for families and first timers.

Kata Noi Beach

me on kata noi beach phuket OP

Best for: People who like Kata beach but want fewer people.

Kata Noi, “Little Kata,” sits just around the headland to the south of Kata beach. It’s about 650 metres long, hemmed in by hills, and noticeably quieter than its larger neighbour.

The sand is fine and pale, the water quality is good, and the rocky outcrops at each end offer some casual snorkelling in the high season.

There are a handful of very good beachfront restaurants and the two or three hotels here, like The Katathani, that are among the more highly rated on the island.

It does get busy during peak season, but nothing like Kata proper, and even on a full afternoon you can usually find an uncrowded stretch of sand to relax on.

Karon Beach

Pullman Hotel on Karon beach, Phuket

Best for: Space, easy living, families and couples who want calm.

Karon beach is one of Phuket’s longest popular beaches at around 3km and, strangely, one of its least crowded relative to its size. The sand is pale and powdery with a fine, squeaky quality underfoot — one of the best textures on the island and the sea is generally calm in high season.

The beach road behind it is lined almost entirely with large resort hotels, like the Pullman Karon Beach Resort, and the town has a functional, slightly anonymous feel. It’s not unpleasant, just lacks a bit of character, but sometimes that’s not a bad thing, especially after a few days in Patong.

The southern end of Karon, just before the headland that leads toward Kata, is the nicest stretch, it’s quieter, with a good cafe or two and a glimpse of the hills. The northern end is home to Karon Park with a lake, walking trails and keep fit equipment. You can also hike up to the Big Buddha on a trail that starts from behind Karon town.

If you want space, good sand, and easy swimming without Patong’s intensity, Karon delivers perfectly well – ideal for couples seeking a quiet beach holiday.

Surin Beach

surin beach phuket 2 OP

Best for: Natural Beauty

Surin has always been one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. The beach itself, around 800 metres of white sand backed by casuarina trees and palm trees, is genuinely one of the most naturally attractive on the island. The tree canopy creates shade right up to the high tide line, the sand is pale and fine, and the water is a deep green-blue.

In season time it’s wonderfully calm but it can be rough in the rainy season. Surin faces the full open Andaman and swells arrive with more force here than at sheltered bays further south. Red flags are common, and there have been serious incidents with rip currents.

Surin beach used to be home to upscale beach clubs but these were cleared out following a legal crackdown on beach encroachment. What’s left is a more stripped-back version of what Surin once was, it’s still beautiful, still a gathering point for Phuket’s expat and wealthy Thai community, but more natural. Come for a beach day and enjoy the nature and sound of the waves – you probably won’t miss the beach clubs!

Surin Beach is still home to some of the most exclusive luxury resorts in Phuket like The Surin nestled onto a private part of the beach.

Freedom Beach

freedom beach in phuket Best for: Those willing to make the effort and looking for a bit of adventure. 

Freedom Beach is a small, enclosed cove south of Patong, accessible only by longtail boat from Patong Beach (around 1000 THB return) or by a steep challenging climb over the headland. Once you arrive your treated to around 300 metres of fine white sand in a sheltered bay surrounded by wooded hills. There are no jet skis here, the water is calm, swimmable, and clear enough to see the sandy bottom from the surface, plus you can snorkel by the rocks at each end.

A simple beach restaurant rents out chairs and serves cold drinks and Thai food, as you expect from such a remote spot, the prices are a little higher. Freedom beach does fill up in the high season, it’s not as secret as it once was, but because access is limited, it never reaches the same level of crowds as the main beaches. Go on a weekday, go early, and you’ll have one of the nicer beach experiences on the island.

Laem Singh Beach

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Best for: People willing to make a small effort for something that feels genuinely special.

Tucked between Kamala and Surin on the west coast, Laem Singh Beach was once packed with restaurants, sun loungers, and activities. Everybody loved it, and it had this hidden tropical cove feel.

Then in 2017, a private land dispute closed the only road access, and the beach went from bustling to almost completely deserted almost overnight until someone pointed out that while land access could be blocked, nothing in Thai law prevents arrival by sea.

A small longtail boat operation started running from Surin Beach (100–200 baht per person each way) and Laem Singh beach quietly came back to life. The removal of beach vendors from Surin Beach makes them a little harder to spot but you can still visit this little slice of paradise by boat or down the rocky costal foot path which takes about 15 – 20 minutes.

The beach itself spans around 300 metres of soft golden sand, framed by swaying palm trees and backed by dense jungle and steep cliffs. The combination of limited access and no road connection means it almost feels like a secret beach and never gets too crowded.

Swimming and snorkelling are best in the southern section, around the rocky headland that separates it from Kamala Bay, where there’s a decent variety of reef fish among the boulders. The northern end picks up waves that work well for bodysurfing and bodyboarding in the right swell.

There is a small, long-established beach restaurant at the northern end serving drinks and light meals. It’s modest but the setting, on a wooden terrace above the rocks, is excellent.

There are no sun loungers for hire, no jet skis, no vendors circling every ten minutes. Bring a towel, bring sunscreen, bring water. There’s one caveat – shade is limited so it’s a better morning or late afternoon beach than an all-day one for that reason.

What Laem Singh offers that almost nowhere else on Phuket can match is the feeling of having made a small effort and been rewarded with something disproportionately good. It sits five minutes by boat from one of Phuket’s most popular beaches, and yet it feels like a different world entirely.

Kamala Beach

kamala beach in phuket

Best for: A quieter stay without being completely remote or bored.

Kamala sits between Patong and Surin, and it gets overlooked because of its more famous neighbours. That’s its advantage. The beach is around 2km long, the sea is generally swimmable in high season, and there are a few beach bars, including the popular Cafe Del Mar which host famous international DJs.

The town behind Kamala beach has a more settled, lived-in feel. Kamala has a significant Muslim fishing community, which gives it a different character from the resort-heavy beaches further south. There are good local restaurants, far fewer jet skis, and some genuinely pleasant mid-range hotels.

The northern end of the beach gets very quiet; the southern end has more facilities. It won’t blow you away visually, but it’s an honest, comfortable beach that doesn’t try too hard. Kamala is also home to Phuket Fantasea and Carnival Magic – two entertainment venues popular with families.

Bang Tao Beach

Oceanstone by Holy Cow, Bang Tao beach, Phuket

Best for: Upscale resorts, long walks, beach clubs

Bang Tao beach is a 6km stretch in the north of Phuket that offers something genuinely different: scale. Most of the beach road is occupied by the Laguna complex (a collection of five luxury hotels – Banyan Tree, Angsana, Dusit Thani and others) built around a series of inland lagoons. A boat shuttles between the resorts from the pleasant waterside Canal Village Shopping Center.

Bang Tao beach itself is a long beach, long enough that even with the resort guests, it rarely feels packed. The sand quality varies, parts are excellent, parts are mixed with shells, and the sea can be choppier than further south.

Away from Laguna, towards the southern end, there are more local beachfront restaurants, fancy beach clubs like the popular Catch Beach Club and a growing digital nomad and wellness scene. It’s one of more hip areas of Phuket and one of the better beaches for a long walk.

The northern end blends into the largely undeveloped Layan beach and the sunsets from Bang Tao beach face directly west and catch the last light in a way that even the most jaded traveller has to stop and look at.

Banana Beach

me overlooking banana beach in phuket thailand

Best for: A small, naturally beautiful cove that rewards a little effort.

A quick note first: There are two places in the Phuket area that go by “Banana Beach.” One is on Coral Island (Koh Hae), which I’ll discuss later, the other is this one: a small cove tucked into the northwest coast between Bang Tao and Nai Yang, near the Andaman White Beach Resort about 7km south of Phuket airport.

Banana Beach is a 180-metre stretch of golden sand framed by lush greenery, palm trees and rocky formations, sitting below a wooded hillside just north of the Trisara Resort. For years it was genuinely hard to find but now the old access point from the hilltop, where you’d park on the roadside and walk down a steep jungle path, is now completely closed.

The beach has recently been formalised with a proper car park at the north end (100 THB to park), and you walk straight onto the sand in under a minute. The jungle scramble is gone, but so is the sense of complete discovery that once made it feel like a find.

What remains is still very good. The beach is small enough that it never accommodates large crowds, the water is swimmable and reasonably clear in the high season, and the rocky outcrops at the southern end offer decent snorkelling with parrotfish, sergeant majors, and the occasional moray eel among the boulders.

There are two dining options: a new beach club-style setup at the north end with sunbeds and music, and the original Banana Beach Restaurant further south serving local Thai food. The latter is the better choice for a proper meal under the trees with the sea in front of you without breaking the bank.

While Banana beach is no longer a secret, and in peak season it can get crowded, its still one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. Go early in the morning before 9am on a weekday the beach is usually quiet and the light on the water is excellent.

The parking fee and the beach club are a trade off for the improved access and facilities, but those who remember the old jungle-path version might feel a little nostalgic.

Nai Yang Beach

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Best for: Escaping the crowds without going completely off-grid.

If you want to understand why some people consider Nai Yang beach the best beach in Phuket, spend a morning here. It’s inside Sirinat National Park, which has largely prevented the kind of development that consumed beaches further south.

This generally quiet beach is wide, with soft white sand, framed by casuarina trees and screw pines, and the shallow bay is sheltered enough that sea turtles nest here seasonally and is popular with families with children. There’s an intact coral reef offshore, it’s not dramatic, but accessible with a snorkel in calm conditions.

As it’s part of Sirinat National Park, officially there is a fee of 200 Bahts for adults and 100 Bahts for children to enter and access the beach. There is a small toll both on the side of the road but if you access the beach via the small collection of street food vendors and beachfront cafes and walk along you’re usually able to enjoy the beach for free.

Accommodation nearby tends to be either budget guesthouses or high-end boutique hotels like The Slate. The lack of a middle tier is noticeable but the street food vendors by the beach near the park entrance offer some of the most satisfying and least tourist-inflated eating on the island.

Mai Khao Beach

Me on Mia Khao beach in phuket plane spotting Thailand

Best for: Solitude, walking, turtle watching (seasonal).

Mai Khao beach is Phuket’s longest and most northern beach, stretching over 10km with virtually no commercial development for long stretches of it (apart from Phuket airport at the bottom end that is!).

Much of it sits within national park land. There’s almost no one here on weekdays. The water can be rough and the undertow is strong in places. Mai Khao beach is not a beach for casual swimming, but as a place to walk, to sit with nothing but the sound of the sea, and to experience what Phuket’s coastline looked like before the hotels arrived, it’s extraordinary.

Due to it’s proximity to the airport, the southern end of Mai Khao beach is a popular place for plane spotters with a few street food stalls set up around the plane spotting viewpoint but the rest of this long beach is generally blissfully uncrowded.

A small number of high-end properties on Mai Khao beach, including the JW Marriott and the Anantara, which sit at the northern end, but they barely make a dent in the overall quietude.

Leatherback sea turtles nest here between November and February, and while the actual nesting happens at night and isn’t publicly accessible, the knowledge that it still happens here says something about the beach’s relative wildness.

Rawai Beach

rawai beach with boats in phuket thailand

Best for: Eating seafood, watching longtail boats, not actually swimming.

Rawai beach sits at the southern end of Phuket, a fishing village popular for it’s seafood market more than for swimming and sunbathing. During hightide the ocean looks a beautiful blue and longtail boats whist people off on island hopping tours to nearby islands like Coral Island and Bon Island but at low tide the shoreline is shallow and muddy.

Rawai is gaining in popularity with new condos coming up attracting long stayers and fitness freaks that blend with the local Sea Gypsy community and the fisherman. With the longtail boats and more authentic vibes than many other Phuket beaches, Rawai sure makes a beautiful scene but it’s not really a swimming beach.

What Rawai is best at is seafood. The beach road by the fish market is lined with restaurants like Nikitas that lay out fresh fish, crab, prawns, and shellfish on ice for you to select and price before cooking. It’s one of the most authentic food experiences in Phuket and worth the trip from any of the west coast beaches for an evening out. The scenery, especially looking out over the offshore islands at dusk, is pleasant and understated.

Nai Harn Beach

The Nai Harn Hotel, Haiharn beach, Phuket

Best for: A beautiful beach that’s managed to stay relatively sane.

Nai Harn beach is in the far southwest, down a winding road past Promthep Cape. There’s a beautiful Buddhist monastery and a lagoon behind the beach which meant it avoided getting too developed and is one of the island’s most naturally attractive bays. It’s home to only one resort – The Naiharn, which was Phuket’s first 5 star resort and still wows guests to this day.

Nai Harn beach is around 700 metres, the soft sand is good quality, and a freshwater lagoon sits just inland which is busy with locals running, doing yoga and generally exercising in the mornings and at sunset. It’s one of the most popular beaches in Phuket for it’s mostly uncommercial and relaxed atmosphere.

The sea at Nai Harn is swimmable in high season, but this beach gets big swells in the low season and the flags are often red. There are a few good restaurants and cafes with sea views. It’s popular with locals and expats who live in the south of the island, and that gives it a slightly different atmosphere from the tourist resort dominated central beaches.

Ya Nui Beach

yan nui beach phuket

Best for: Snorkelling, a quick stop, something different.

Nearby Nai Harn you’ll find Ya Nui beach, a tiny bay less than 200 metres in an L-shaped curve below the Windmill Viewpoint.

The rocky outcrop that separates the two sections of the cove makes for excellent snorkelling: the water is clear, the coral heads are varied, and you’ll see more fish here than at most beaches on the island without any additional equipment beyond a mask and fins.

Yan Nui is tiny and does get busy on weekends, but the limited capacity keeps it from ever becoming truly overwhelming. A small cluster of vendors with kayaks for for rent complete the setup. Not a beach for a full day, but a great hour or two stop. There’s also two small restaurants just across the road if you get hungry.

Other Beaches In Phuket To Be Aware Of

nai harn beach phuket thailand

There are over 40 beaches in Phuket so I can’t list all of them there. Some beaches are secluded rocky coves, others are private and part of luxury resorts and some that once used to be highlights have changed a lot in recent years.

Some beaches like Ao Sane beach, a small rocky beach near Nai Harn beach, used to be great for snorkelling. The snorkelling around the rocks and coral here is among the best you can access directly from shore on Phuket but is now surrounded by construction making access difficult. Ao Sane beach sadly seems to be in the process of being privatised and developed so it’s not one I can recommend nowadays.

Another one is Paradise Beach, around 4–5km south of Patong, a small but gorgeous beach however it is managed as a private beach club so you’ll need to pay around 200 bahts for entry and then extras for sunbeds, pool access etc. There is now a swimming pool on the beach itself, with pool-adjacent sun beds priced as high as 8,000–12,000 baht.

Outside food and drinks are confiscated at the entrance and everything is on the pricer side inside. It suits those with some extra bahts to spend looking for a classier beach experience but if you’re seeking a cheap beach day you might be disappointed.

Paradise Beach also hosts Phuket’s Full Moon Party — a monthly beach rave modelled loosely on the Koh Phangan original, with DJs, fire dancers, and tickets running around 1,000 baht including a drink. Some packages also include transfers from Patong which is worth getting as taxis are expensive in Phuket. Get your party tickets and transfers here.

Best Beaches Near Phuket – Island Hopping Opportunities

two longtail boats on klong muang beach krabi thailand

While the island itself has lovely beaches there’s also many nice beaches near Phuket just over the Sarasin bridge like Natai beach in Khao Lak and island hopping adventures galore to be had just off shore, so make time in your Phuket itinerary to explore the smaller nearby islands surrounding Phuket itself.

Of all the islands near Phuket, Coral Island (Koh Hae) is the most popular and accessible, just 30 minutes by longtail from Rawai. It’s home to Banana Beach, which was voted the second best beach in the world by TripAdvisor in 2025.

For something wilder, Koh Racha Yai is the real showstopper with it’s postcard-blue water, vibrant coral, and surprisingly few crowds for somewhere so beautiful. It’s easy to combine both these islands on a day trip from Phuket. This Racha and Coral Island day trip includes speedboat transfers and lunch and makes a great day out.

For a quieter escape, Koh Lone sits just off Rawai and rewards those who seek it out with near-deserted beaches, while Koh Naka Yai to the north offers soft sand and crystal-clear water with barely another tourist in sight. If you fancy more than a day trip you can stay at The Naka Resort.

Further afield, the islands of the Andaman Sea offer some of Thailand’s most breathtaking scenery. Koh Phi Phi is the obvious standout — a short speedboat ride from Phuket, it delivers dramatic limestone cliffs, impossibly turquoise water, and beaches that genuinely live up to the hype.

Maya Bay, made famous by The Beach, is the undeniable highlight, while Long Beach offers a quieter alternative and the chance to snorkel with blacktip reef sharks. You can visit Koh Phi Phi on a day tour from Phuket but the famous spots are crowded at mid day so I recommend staying overnight for the best experience.

Koh Lanta, further south, is ideal if you are looking for a more laid-back island escape with beautiful long stretches of sand, a national park, less crowds and slower pace. Koh Lanta also has plenty of snorkelling, diving and island hopping trips to offer too.

For something completely different, Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi sit serenely in Phang Nga Bay, offering a glimpse of traditional Thai island life, mangrove-fringed shores, and none of the party crowds, although they don’t have the best beaches in Thailand. Read more about day trips and island hopping from Phuket here.

A Few Things About Phuket’s Beaches Worth Knowing Before You Go

thailand rainy season

Before you pack your beach bags, here’s a few things you should know about Phuket’s beaches before you go.

The monsoon season is real. From May to October, Phuket’s west coast beaches are subject to strong swells and rough conditions. Red flags on the beach mean it — people drown here every year ignoring them. The beaches don’t close, but exercise genuine caution when swimming in the off season.

Sun loungers aren’t free. On virtually every developed beach in Phuket, the sand is divided into zones controlled by beach chair operators. Expect to pay 100–300 THB per chair per day. You’re not usually obliged to buy food or drinks, though some operators expect it. It’s not a scam — it’s just how beach access works here.

Jet ski scams do exist though. At the busier beaches, primarily Patong, jet ski operators have historically tried to extort tourists by claiming pre-existing damage was caused by the renter. Always photograph the jet ski thoroughly before getting on it. Alternatively, just skip it.

Water quality varies. After heavy rain, run-off from Phuket’s interior can affect water clarity and quality on the southern beaches. The beaches further north like Nai Yang, Bang Tao and Mai Khao tend to be less affected.

Transport matters. Phuket’s beaches are spread across a 45km stretch of coastline. Without a scooter or a rented car, you’re dependent on Grab (available and reliable), songthaews (shared trucks that run fixed routes cheaply), or taxis. See my tips for getting around Phuket but note that there is no single beach you can use as a base to easily walk to all the others.

Plan your accommodation based on the beach area you want to be in, not just by proximity to the airport, and book in advance during the peak season. See my full guide on where to stay in Phuket for hotel recommendations in each area.

And if you prefer your beach experience without the crowds there are many luxury resorts with private beaches in Phuket. Check out my pick of the best 5 star hotels in Phuket here.

So Which Is The Best Beach In Phuket For You?

anna on the swing on rawai beach phuket thailand

The best beach in Phuket is the one that matches what you actually want:

  • If you are looking for water sports and nightlife – Patong Beach.
  • If you want an easy and pleasant beach holiday – Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach and Kamala Beach
  • If you like to take long walks on uncrowded beaches at sunset – Karon Beach and Bang Tao Beach
  • If you prefer natural beauty with less development – Surin Beach, Nai Yang Beach and Mai Khao Beach
  • If you’re willing to make a little effort and fancy a bit of adventure – Freedom Beach and Laem Sing Beach 

I hope this guide to the best beaches in Phuket has helped you decide which beach to visit and that you have a lovely holiday in Phuket wherever you decide to go

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