Amazing Beaches in Phuket

Phuket can only be described by one thing and that is its finest sandy beaches. There are numerous beaches in Phuket. Further, the greater Phuket even boosts for much more beaches as the islets comes with superb sandy beaches that have seen visitors flocking the largest island in Thailand. In this article we will look at two very popular beaches, that is, the Patong beach and the Karon beach.

Patong beach is the most populated beaches in Phuket. During the day, this place is a beehive of activities with many locals selling their wares to the visitors who came to get the rays of the tropical sun on the beautiful Patong umbrellas found on the beach.

Patong Beach, Phuket

This beach is very calm during the North-East monsoon that passes from November to April. Patong beach has a 2 km stretch of golden sand and it is always busy during the day. Many visitors come to this beach to watch the limpid sea water. There are also swimming and scuba diving activities at this beach.
The Karon beach features a long strip of white sand.

It is not as populated as the Patong Beach but has a wide range of activities, dining facilities, and resorts. Karon is growing fast but currently feels less crowded and easy to spend time there. This place is good for those who would want to get away from the bustles of the Patong Beach.

At Karon Plaza area you will get very affordable guesthouses and villas as well as bars and restaurants. The central part of Karon is dominated by the Hilton Phuket Arcadia and Spa, and the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. If you want to take that evening walk in a less crowded area, the beachside avenue is a great place to do so.