Phuket Travel Guide, Travel Directory, Detailed Map

Phuket is located approximately at 862 kilometers south of Bangkok and is Thailand largest island, which is often dubbed as "the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south". It's natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South's wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island and province.

Phuket has a lot more to offer its visitors other than its natural heritage - sea, sand, sky, beach, forest, and world renowned diving sites. Sino-Portuguese architecture casts its spell delighting travelers to the city, while Phuket-style hospitality has never failed to impress visitors from all walks of life. In addition, accommodations ranging from world- class resorts to tropical-style bungalows have warmly catered to the different needs of travelers. For seafood lovers, there is a lot more to sample than just Phuket's famous lobster. Altogether, these characteristics have made Phuket a truly unique destination.

Phuket is also a rapidly-growing real estate market for those looking at retiring or at least buying a holiday home. Massive upscale development is going in all over the island and the prices are not cheap. With an international airport, top standard medical care (Phuket is the sex-change capital of Thailand) and all the western creature comforts, it is easy to see why for some, Phuket is indeed their own Pearl of the South

If it’s a luxurious holiday without the luxury price tag you’re looking for, Phuket offers a very satisfying experience. With the largest selection of hotels in the country you’re spoilt for choice, and the famous Thai hospitality creates some wonderful resorts. Many are right on the beach, others have private lagoons but those on a budget can still enjoy the best of Phuket from a humble guesthouse.

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Phuket Beach Guide :

All the famous beaches of Phuket are offering natural beauty moments captured by sunset cruises, surfing and swimming and relaxing Thai massage with special natural oils. Phuket beautiful beaches have their own unique significance. With its unique charm and fascination, beaches of Phuket never fail to surprise you.

Phuket Bang Tao Beach - Bang Tao beach :

just a few minutes′s away from the town of Cherng Talay, where many villagers still make their living as their ancestors did - by fishing, farming and rubber tapping. The northern tip of the beach is still an area where visitors might find that they have the beach to themselves. There are a few bars and restaurants there's not much crowd there, and it′s A quiet beach.

Phuket Cape Panwa -Cape Panwa :

The beach itself does not have a lot to commend. It is a thin strip of sand and shingle. The seabed is sand and stones. The sea is shallow.There are nice views to the outlying islands but most people will only come here to visit the aquarium.There is a pier at the southern end of the beach and longtails moor here

Phuket Chalong Beach -Chalong :

Phuket principal boat anchorage and the islands largest bay. Ao Chalong has a long, flat shallow, muddy bottom. At ebb tide, water recedes as much as one kilometer. Chalong area have a good restaurant, and some good bar to visit at ther night time.

-Phuket Kamala Beach :

Kamala is about 10 minutes drive north from Patong and a great place for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle. The southern end of this beautiful bay has a coral reef just a few metres offshore. Kamala is not over-developed yet, although there are some guesthouses and a few resorts.

-Phuket Karon Beach :

Karon Beach is located a few miles south of Patong and if peace and quiet is an important factor for you in choosing a beach this is a nice alternative to Patong beach. Karon beach is long with fine golden sand and palm trees growing about 10 metres from the shore. Although there are shops and restaurants around, Karon beach is a relaxed and quiet place in all but the peak winter months.

-Phuket Kata Beach :

These two beaches are fairly popular because of the plentiful hotel accommodation located nearby. Aside form a couple of expensive resorts there are also plenty of smaller and cheaper rooms available near Kata beach.Like most other beaches in Phuket there are sun beds available for a small fee. Kata bay is lined on both sides with lovely views of green hills.

-Phuket Laem Singh Beach :

Laem Singh Beach is one of Phuket's most beautiful beaches and hides on the west coast between Kamala and Surin beaches. 'Laem' is Thai for 'cape' and this 150 meters beach is indeed situated under a steep promontory, nestled in a hidden bay surrounded by palm trees and dotted with giant boulders, it has a feeling of secret beach. Be careful not accessible to all people, going there is easy but have to climb to go out...

- Phuket Mai Khao Beach :

Deserted and undeveloped, this strand just north of Nai Yang offers peace and serenity for the independent traveller. Steep shelving sands make the swimming unsuitable in the low season (May - October) but its' a great place to walk, get the wind in your hair and get back to nature.

-Phuket Nai Harn Beach :

South of Kata Noi and north of Promthep Cape, Naiharn is not Phuket's longest beach, but it borders the most gorgeous lagoon on the island. The middle of the beach is dominated by the Samnak Song Nai Han monastery, which has obstructed excessive development and is the reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on the southern part of the island.A wide variety of water sports can be enjoyed, but swimmers should be alert for the red flag which warns of dangerous currents during the monsoon season from May to October.One can walk to nearby Promthep Cape to observe sunsets, which are often fiery and spectacular.

- Naithon Beach & Naithon Noi Beach :

Nai Thon has excellent water quality like nearby Banana Rock and Nai Thorn. Ai Thon is a sleepy village with a few resorts, restaurants and a diving shop lining the beach road. Even with the arrival of the new Naithonburi Beach Resort, the beach is never crowded with lots of space between the one row of sunbeds lining the beach.

-Phuket Pansea Beach:

Pansea is a mouth-wateringly scenic enclave dominated by two deluxe resorts: Amanpuri and the Chedi. Film stars or VIPs like to stay there, as they can get away from the crowds. There are just a few restaurants and shops nearby.

-Phuket Patong Beach :

Patong beach is one of the largest and easily the most crowded beach on Phuket Island. Patong is the area with the highest concentration of hotels, restaurants, bar, shops and consequently the highest number of tourists. The beach at Patong is relatively long with fine golden sand. During the summer months the water can be too choppy for deep swimming but you can always dip your feet in the water.

-Phuket Rawai Beach:

The waters at Rawai beach are a lot calmer than elsewhere on Phuket because it is situated on the east of the Island. There are plenty of small restaurants serving grilled fish and you can take a small table by the beach and your food will be brought over to you.

-Phuket Surin Beach :

Surin is a magnificent long uncluttered beach but in low season, care must be taken when swimming as surf can be rough and tides strong. During the calm months, Surin's clear waters are good for snorkelling or kayaking. Boogie boarding and surfing are also popular activities. Surin is the site of Thailand's second-oldest golf course, now being developed into a public park.

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