What to Do in Karon Beach? [toc] Karon is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, ranking third on our beach popularity page. It enjoys a vast stretch of white sand with a decent choice of dining and nightlife, but never seems to draw crowds of tourists (which might be a good thing). The sand of this beach is also known to make a fun squishy sound when walking on
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Patong Beach Weather Webcam The Phuket webcam above is courtesy of SawadeeCam [toc] Our Phuket Webcam allows you to see what the weather is like in Phuket at the moment. Above is a bird view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower. We hope this is useful to plan your holiday. If you need to plan your holiday in we have a
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Is this the best Pad Thai in Phuket? [toc] The Pad Thai Shop is a tiny restaurant on the side of a back road of Karon Beach. It's so small and modest; you would drive past it without paying much attention if it wasn’t for its growing reputation and a large yellow signboard that says 'The Pad Thai Shop' of course. Despite its success, the shop owner probably chose not
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How is Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket? [toc] Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large resort with a desirable location, right on the sands of the superb Karon Beach on the west coast of the island. With such a unique situation, a large pool and many outlets including a beach club, Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel. With 262 mostly sea-facing rooms, suites and villas, Centara Grand
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Seaside Thai Food in Karon [toc] On The Rock is a beautiful open-air seafood restaurant built on the rocks at the southern end of famous Karon Beach. Part of the long-standing Marina Phuket Resort has a unique location and superb views on the Karon Beach. The way from the parking to the terrace through the greenery of the garden sets the mood beautifully.</.p> On The Rock restaurant has been opened
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Coast Beach Club Phuket - Centara Grand Beach Resort [toc] Coast Beach Club Phuket at Centara Grand Beach Resort is the only beach club on Karon Beach, an excellent spot to enjoy a beautiful sunset with a cold drink in hand. While Coast is technically close to the beach and offers comfortable sofas and day beds, it doesn't feel as much a beach club as Cafe Del Mar or Catch
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Shop and Try Local Food at Karon Temple Market [toc] The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years, and because it only occurs only twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their evenings around that event. Night markets have always been popular in Phuket and all over Thailand, but a Temple market sounds so much more exotic. Also, Karon Beach lacks a
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EAT Bar & Grill Restaurant Karon [toc] EAT Bar & Grill Restaurant is a tiny place on the second street of Karon beach. If it weren't so much talked about you probably would drive past it a dozen times without noticing it. People do talk a lot about it on Trip Advisor, but Trip Advisor rankings usually don't mean much to me when it comes to food. But well, we
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Movenpick Resort Karon [toc] Movenpick Resort Karon is one of the largest and best located hotels in Karon, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. The hotel is across the street from a superb sandy bay and the small town of Karon is just next to the hotel. Movenpick is close to everything and still manages to be a surprising oasis of peace with immense gardens. Movenpick Resort Karon
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