Phuket is a large and very famous island in Thailand, it lies in the Andaman Sea about 861 km from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok
The trip in Phuket is dreamy and intended for everyone, from big to small you will find attractions and water parks for families and children, pampering resorts for honeymoons, clubs for young people and delicious and cheap cuisine for the Israeli palate.
Most of the island is forested but very developed for vacation and tourism purposes, most of the recommended and inhabited beaches on the island are located on its western side, the climate in Phuket is tropical and an interesting fact about it is that in December of 2004, a powerful tsunami hit Phuket as part of the earthquake that happened in India and hundreds of residents and tourists died as a result.
The Elel airline operates direct flights to Phuket and you can also find even cheaper flights with a connection in Dubai and usually with the airline Fly Dubai or Emirates. Following the approval of Israeli companies to fly over Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and Oman, the flights to Phuket were shortened significantly - instead of 11 Flight hours today, about 8 hours and 50 minutes.
In this episode we will deal with the amazing beaches that Phuket has to offer..
Patong Beach (PATONG BEACH)
Patong Beach is the central and busiest beach of Phuket, it has many clubs, restaurants and a crowded market, the recommendation mainly for couples and families is not to sleep in this area but in quieter areas of the island, but there is no way you will miss visiting it because even the Chabad House of Phuket Located near this beach area.
In Patong Beach you will find the bustling street called "Bangla Road" you will find near it many masseuses, shops street malls but the interior of the street is more recommended for the adults among you.. As soon as you enter the street people will stand with signs and try to carry you into their clubs, know in advance many of the clubs they will offer are clubs striptease.
On this beach you will also find the popular Tiger Club, it is famous for the fact that at the entrance and around you will see many huge and spectacular tiger dolls, inside the club there is techno and international music and a pool where you can wade. In conclusion, if you feel like partying every night and all night - go to sleep in this beach area.
KARON BEACH
In contrast to the noisy Patong Beach, Karon Beach represents about 5 kilometers of calm and peace
The visit to Karon beach is more ideal for couples and families and especially for those who want to rest and enjoy the endless calm that the beach radiates, it is highly recommended to sleep in this area and there are luxurious but cheap resorts such as the MANDARAVA hotel
It is important to note that during the rainy season the sea is especially stormy at this beach and entering it is undesirable and even dangerous
And we will return to the accommodation options, which of course you will also find much cheaper, of course, depending on your budget.
It is recommended to take a taxi or tuktuk to Patong from there when you want some action, the prices are very cheap, about NIS 30 for a tuktuk taxi, it takes less and you can also haggle and the travel time varies between 15-17 minutes and of course you can visit the beach even if you don't plan to sleep there at night, there are also Water sports activities, massages, a selection of restaurants and cafes and food that reminds of the taste of home, Karon Beach also has a number of pubs and bars in case you run out of cash.
Kata Beach (KATA BEACH)
South of Karon Beach lie two beaches named Kata Yai and Kata Noi
The beaches are about half an hour's drive from the central Patong beach.
Kata Yai - is the largest beach of them where you will find most of the water sports activities and surfing. The luxury club Club Med "dominates" it, although it is also open to the general public.
Kata Noi - is a smaller beach where you will find more excellent and luxurious hotels and resorts such as KATHTANI
In conclusion: the beach is suitable for those who want to spend most of the day surfing and swimming and not for beachgoers.
After we have gone through the main beaches in Phuket, we will spend some time also at least sellers that we will introduce to you 👍
Paradise Beach (PARADISE BEACH)
As its name suggests, another calm, peaceful and isolated but highly touristed stretch of beach in a bay about 200 meters long, small but very dreamy is about half an hour's drive from Patong Beach.
The drive to this beach is steep and it is recommended to be careful
You can reach a certain point of the entrance with the vehicle.
And from there at the entrance to the beach you will pay about 100 baht per person
The price includes a shuttle that will take you from the entrance to the beach itself since there is no independent entrance for private vehicles at all.
The price usually includes beach services such as: lounge chair, umbrella, free soda and close and convenient access to the bathrooms and changing rooms of the magical Paradise Beach.
The water is clear and clean and there are also short walking paths and nice pebbles, fruit stands and a net for playing volleyball.
NAI HARN BEACH
This sandy beach is located in South Phuket, about 38 minutes drive south of Patong Beach, the atmosphere on the beach is less touristy and gives a rustic and authentic feeling, the food is more local and handmade clothing items are sold there,
By the beach there is an amazingly beautiful lake with aquatic animals
And in the center is a small island with a nice park and inside it a magnificent temple.
The beach is recommended for sports activities, fitness facilities and sailing in pedal boats
In addition, if you went ahead and rented a car, parking at this beach is convenient
BANG TAO BEACH
About half an hour's drive north of Patong Beach and about 16 km from Phuket Airport lies a long strip of luxurious and chic beach with white sand about 8 km long, spread out on the strip ranging from secluded and luxurious resorts to relaxed and nice bars for sitting with fine local cuisine And there are also fashionable boutiques for shopping
On Fridays there is also a night market on the spot and the beach is also a serious attraction for surfers.
Kamala Beach (KAMALA BEACH)
20 minutes drive north of Patong lies Kamala Beach
A long calm and peaceful beach which is among the only beaches in Phuket where there are restaurants right on the sandy beach strip, sought after mainly by couples and families
In the beginning Kamala was a peaceful town but became popular mainly due to an amusement park built near the beach called FANTASEA PARK and the CAFE DEL MAR BEACH CLUB restaurant
which is located on the beach and has a selection of snacks and beach food and a spectacular swimming pool, a bit expensive compared to Phuket.
Surin Beach
Surin Beach is also located a little more than a 20-minute drive north of Patong.
The beach is smooth and without rocks, clean and well-maintained, it has a square where fitness classes are often held in groups. Water sports on the beach are also sold at fair prices. To everyone's liking, but it is also necessary to be careful when swimming at the beach because sometimes the vendors swim very close to the swimmers at the beach.
There are no larger restaurants, a place to have a snack and relax, a beach near which there are good massages available, and then swim in the refreshing turquoise waters and rest in the shade of the palm trees.
The price of a beach chair is 100 baht, about NIS 10
And the parking is free.
MAI KAHO BEACH
If you've always wanted to be on those beaches where airplanes pass right under your head, this is the beach for you!
Most tourists visit the beach to watch the planes landing right above it since the airport is located only 11 km from it.
The beach is recommended for sunbathing due to its boiling point for romantic escapes and Instagram-worthy photos.
Rawai Beach - (RAWAI BEACH)
Let's start by announcing that the beach is not suitable for swimming
and is mainly used as a mooring for fishing boats and is located in South Phuket, about an hour by bus from the center of the island, Patong and about 40 minutes by private car.
You can sail by boat to the nearby islands such as:
RACHA ISLAND and CORAL ISLAND
There are many restaurants, shops and a respectable commercial center in its vicinity, you will also find there a famous Thai boxing camp
The machine: RAWAI MUAY THAI
Banana Beach (BANANA BEACH)
One of the highest rated dreamy and peaceful beaches in the Phuket area. Surrounded by palm trees and soft dreamy white sand located on a small island close to Phuket called CORAL ISLAND which is the coral island.
The beach is called "Phuket's hidden treasure" and is amazing with its clear water beauty and tropical atmosphere.
Even though the infrastructure in Lo is so developed, there are water sports activities, such as a banana boat of course, parachuting, canoeing and snorkeling in a good and calm atmosphere.
There is also a restaurant with seafood such as:
Shrimp with tamarind sauce, there are also shops selling food and drinks around the beach.
The entrance to the beach sometimes requires a fee of about 100 Thai baht. In addition, tourists report that the toilets are clean and the place is not crowded,
Regarding the ways to reach it:
You can take a long tail boat (LONG TAIL BOAT)
From Rawai Beach or a ferry to a ship called CHALONG PIER
Located in the southeast of Phuket.
NAI YANG BEACH
Among the less touristed beaches is located in the north of Phuket in the western part of the island near the airport
About 50 minutes drive from the center - Patong Beach
and next to a small national park called Sirinat
You can enter it for 40 Thai baht
You can watch airplanes take off and land on this beach, the water is clear, the sand is coarse and golden, and there is large vegetation with shaded areas.
Perfect for families with children since there are not many waves.
The best time of year to visit is between November and April
But sometimes the noise is loud and less suitable for resting for a long time
Also in terms of the noisy jet skis in the area.
There are restaurants on the beach, and luxury hotel chains such as Marriott
Freedom Beach
A beautiful and amazing beach, hidden in a jungle which makes it isolated. Located about fifteen minutes drive from Patong
And there are two ways to reach it:
The first one is more suitable for young people with energy due to the steep and challenging descent that takes about 25 minutes
With a taxi ride from Patong Beach, you will also have to pay about 200 Thai baht as a transit tax
And the return even more, not particularly recommended in the heat of Thailand.
The second way is to arrive by boat taxi from Patong Beach
to Freedom Beach and thus save the exhausting and tiring way
In this way, you will have to say goodbye to approximately - 500 to 1500 Thai baht (the issue is subject to negotiation)
On the beach there are signs prohibiting the introduction of food and drink
In practice, tourists say that they came and had no problem, so it's up to you...and also, there is a cheap restaurant on the beach itself.
Finally, there are over 30 beaches in Phuket, the most recommended ones have been brought to you, in the hope that you will visit soon :)
Important tips on the beaches: watch out for jellyfish and small spiny sea urchins are most likely to be deadly. Be alert for reckless monkeys and make sure you are sitting in a safe place from falling coconuts and lots of fruit.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, and at the same time the turbulent night life
And take care of yourself - have a pleasant and successful vacation!
And we will end with an old and wise proverb that says:
"Praise the sea, but stay on the shore"
