Where to Kitesurf in Phuket [toc] Kitesurfing, an exhilarating water sport that combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding, and kite flying, has gained popularity on the beautiful island of Phuket. Phuket offers kitesurfing enthusiasts a perfect blend of stunning beaches, warm water, and a holiday atmosphere that lasts throughout the year, making it an ideal destination to learn and practice this exciting sport. Here are a few reasons why Phuket is
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Where to stay in Rawai Beach? [toc] Hotels in Rawai Beach and Chalong in Phuket offer a variety of accommodation options. Rawai Beach is known for its relaxed atmosphere and is popular among tourists looking for a quieter environment away from the hustle and bustle of more crowded areas. It's primarily a residential and fish market, with a mix of hotels, resorts, and villas. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly guesthouses
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Where is Koh Bon Island? [toc] Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists. There are only two real beaches on Koh Bon ('Koh' means island in Thai). The first
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What to Do in Rawai Beach? [toc] Rawai Beach, at the south end of Phuket island, is not a beach suitable for swimming, but it offers beautiful views of the nearby islands and has a peaceful local atmosphere. It's a great place to enjoy some excellent seafood by the ocean and a good starting point to do island hopping. As you drive south of Chalong, you will reach the Rawai
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Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant [toc] Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant is one of the few local seafood restaurants peppering the roadside of Rawai Beach. This small restaurant doesn’t have any particular sign and it doesn’t attract a mass of hungry tourists, but this is where we love to go for a real seafood lunch or dinner. The setting might be unusual to us, but not unusual to Thai: the kitchen is
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Phuket Art Village [toc] Phuket Art Village is a small art gallery and artist community hidden at the end of a small lane, on the way to Rawai Beach, in the south of Phuket Island. The place is surprising and fun to explore, consisting of several little galleries, each with its own style and artist. The crew is friendly and clearly very passionate about their creations, and the galleries are
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Photos of Rawai Beach [toc] Our photos of Rawai Beach should give you an idea of what this part of south Phuket island looks like. Rawai is not a beach for swimming but it is, usually popular with families and locals. The best-known attractions in Rawai are probably the nearby islands such as Koh Bon, Coral Island and Raya island, but there are also a few beaches to explore such
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Map of Rawai Beach [toc] This map of Rawai shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants and hotels, plus information to help you plan your next holiday in Phuket! Click here to read about Rawai Beach. [maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.phuket101.net/rawai-beach/" ] More about Rawai Beach
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What is Rawai Seafood Market? [toc] Rawai Seafood Market started as a modest local fisherman village where you would buy some local catch to take home. Rawai beach, in the very south of Phuket, is also known as the Sea Gypsy Village and has always been a bit of an exotic attraction. The small market grew in popularity year after year, and a few seafood restaurants started to cook the
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An excellent seafood restaurant in south Phuket [toc] Kan Eang @ Pier is a trendy seafood restaurant in Chalong Bay on the way to Rawai Beach, in the south of Phuket. Popular since decades, Kan Eang (meaning 'Feel at Ease'), is a relaxing place in the shade of huge trees with a beautiful sea breeze. The restaurant serves excellent and quite affordable seafood, and the service is always impeccable. This
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A kids club with pools in south Phuket [toc] Rawai Park Kids Club is a colourful playground on Rawai beach in the very south of Phuket Island. The main attraction of this large kids club is the large shallow pool equipped with water slides, fountains and waterfalls where very young kids and their parents can have fun. Next to the pool is an outdoor playground with and a stage where
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A seaside restaurant and bar in Rawai [toc] Rawai View Cafe is a charming little restaurant and bar with a beautiful wooden terrace overlooking the bay of Rawai Beach, in the very south of Phuket island. It’s well hidden and not on the tourist roads but with such superb setting, it quickly is growing in popularity. This restaurant is a perfect place for lunch in the shade of trees or
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A seafront restaurant in Rawai beach [toc] Nikita's Beach Restaurant has always been a long-time favourite among expats or returning visitors, serving Thai and seafood for over 20 years. Hidden by the sea under large trees at the very end of Rawai beach, Nikita's would be easy to miss if it wasn't for a wooden sign by the road. Open all day until 11:30 at night, Nikita's Phuket is a
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