Information about Phuket

Phuket Information

Useful Information to plan your trip to Phuket [toc] Our practical travel guide to Phuket provides essential information before you embark on your journey to this captivating island destination. Discover the ideal time to visit, as we provide detailed insights into Phuket weather, allowing you to plan your trip accordingly. Learn about the various transportation options available, from taxis and tuk-tuks to public buses and motorbike rentals, ensuring you can

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PATONG BEACH ⛱️

Patong Beach, Phuket

What to do in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, with a 3 km long beach and an immense choice of hotels, restaurants and shops, and legendary nightlife. What makes it so attractive to many is often what other people dislike most about it. Patong can be big, bold, crowded, bright and loud in normal years, yet millions of people can flock

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KARON BEACH ⛱️

Karon Beach, Phuket

​What to do in Karon Beach? [toc] Karon is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, ranking 3rd on our beach popularity page. It enjoys a 3 kilometres stretch of white sand, a decent choice of dining and nightlife, and never seems to draw crowds of tourists, which is a good thing. Karon is known for its big beach with big hotels lined across the frontage road and the small

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BANG TAO BEACH ⛱️

Bangtao Beach, Phuket

What to do in Bangtao Beach? [toc] Bang Tao Beach (or Bangtao) is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, halfway between Phuket airport and Patong Beach on the island's west coast and part of the Cherngtalay area. With such a beautiful stretch of sand, it's no surprise why Bangtao has become the home of some of the largest and most luxurious resorts on the island, such as Banyan Tree

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Koh Yao Noi 🏝️ Amazing Koh Yao Islands

Koh Yao Islands

What to do in Koh Yao Noi? [toc] Koh Yao Noi is a small island just 20 kilometres away by boat from the east coast of Phuket. Koh Yao consists of two distinct islands: the smallest and most populated is Koh Yao Noi (Noi stands for small), and the largest but mostly uninhabited is Koh Yao Yai (Yai stands for large). Koh Yao Noi is where most people spend long

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KAMALA BEACH ⛱️

Kamala Beach, Phuket

What to do in Kamala Beach? [toc] Kamala Beach is a very nice beach with a tranquil atmosphere on the west coast of Phuket, popular with families and travellers who prefer a quiet holiday. The beach is immense and features many excellent Thai and international restaurants right on the beach, a rare luxury in Phuket. Its popularity expanded with the new Pine Beach Bar opening at The Intercontinental Hotel or

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KATA BEACH ⛱️

Kata Beach

What to do in Kata Beach? [toc] Kata Beach is a beautiful beach on the west coast of Phuket island and one of the most visited beaches in Phuket after Patong Beach. Kata enjoys a lovely sandy bay with an incredibly blue sea and an iconic island standing in the ocean, making excellent sunset photos. The town stretches for 2 kilometres along the back road, but keep in mind that

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MAI KHAO BEACH ⛱️

Mai Khao Beach in Phuket

What to do on Mai Khao Beach? [toc] Mai Khao is 11 kilometres long, the longest beach in Phuket, and because it is part of the Sirinat National Park, it still looks in some parts as deserted as when we first visited it in 1990. A few luxury hotels appeared at a respectable distance from the beach, but there are no beach chairs, no umbrellas and no food vendors in

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Koh Racha Island near Phuket 🏝️ Koh Racha Yai

Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island or Racha Island)

What to do on Koh Racha Island? [toc] Koh Racha Island or Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island) is a small idyllic island just 12 kilometres south of Phuket, popular for day trips, snorkelling and scuba diving. The island is so small it can only accommodate a few resorts: The Racha, a real luxury hideaway, Racha Island Resort, Baan Raya Resort and the modest Bungalow Raya Resort. Believe it

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