Phuket in the Andaman Sea is the largest island in Thailand. Since tourists from all over the world come here for the sea, sun and sand, a natural question arises: "Where is the best place to book a hotel so that the best beaches of Phuket are at hand, and not thirty kilometers away?" The answer to this question is problematic because it depends on what you mean by "perfect beach". Purity? Small population? Entertainment? Presence or absence of waves? Smooth or steep entry into the sea?
It is also important what time you arrive in Thailand. From May to September, the western monsoons blow here - and large ocean waves begin to roll on the beaches of Phuket. The composition of vacationers in the “off season” changes radically: mothers with children disappear and pumped-up young guys appear, who arrived precisely at this dangerous time for swimming in order to “saddle” the waves. Surin and Bang Tao beaches are considered the best for surfing in Phuket. This last one is the longest on the whole island - 8 kilometers. It is quite safe to swim here during the high season, althoughthe west wind blows constantly and there is a wave even in winter.
A highway runs along the western tip of the island right along the embankment, so often even the best hotels in Phuket are located on the “second line”, and this circumstance should be taken into account by those couch potatoes who are too lazy to walk fifty meters to the sea. The first line can be found in the south, on Nai Harn Beach, but the places here are not crowded, for entertainment you will have to go to the west coast of the island.
Even the finest white sand can be ruined by a strong low tide,
exposing ugly gray rocks. There are places where the sea runs hundreds of meters in the daytime! In order not to have to wander through the mud for ten minutes in order to reach the water's edge, you should choose the beaches of Phuket, where the moon does not manifest itself so strongly or the tides occur at night or in the evening. In Patong, Kamala, Karon or Kata, seasonal fluctuations in sea level are almost invisible, as the bottom drops steeply. But this circumstance forces parents to keep a close eye on bathing children!
And, finally, what do you expect from a beach holiday - entertainment (all kinds of jet skis, "bananas", skis) or solitude (so that there is only the sea, the sun and you)? The beaches of Phuket provide the most diverse choice in this regard. Patong (or "banana forest" in Thai), in fact, does not imply any bananas and forests. Patong resort is called "mini-Pattaya" because the show
transvestites and go-go bars and strip clubs and the likemeet here at every turn. The results of the vibrant nightlife also affect the cleanliness of the beach. Although the length of four kilometers allows you to find clean corners here.
To the north of Patong begins Kalim, and to the south - Karon, the best beaches of Phuket. They are cleaner than Patong, and at the same time, the tourist infrastructure is quite developed there, and there are many restaurants and hotels. Behind Karon Beach begins Small Karon (Karon Noi). It is good here in the season, but strong currents begin in April - and therefore people often die here. Kata and Kata Noi are famous for their fine sand that crunches underfoot like snow. An ideal, wonderful place for a family holiday and no debauchery, like in Patong. It is also a favorite resort for divers and snorkelers as the water is clear and there are no waves even in off season.
