Beaches

With over 20 beaches in Phuket, everyone should be able to find the ones with the right atmospheres, scenery and facilities to their likings. Patong is the most bustling beach with a lot of accommodations, shops, bars and restaurants. Kata is very popular with families, due to its sandy spectacular palm-lined beach, with clear waters, great restaurants, lively (but not raucous) nightlife and plenty of accommodation options, all close to the beach. Karon has a fine coral reef great for snorkelling and a lively small centre where visitors can find a good choice of dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment as well as a beautiful Buddhist temple hosting a weekly market. Mai Khao, Panwa, Nai Harn and Surin are relatively tranquil.