If you decide to spend your vacation in an exotic resort and prefer Phuket, then the first question that will arise in front of you after arriving here will be: “Which beach in Phuket should I choose?” And you will be right, as there are many beaches here, and each of them has its own merits.
One of the best places on the island for sunbathing is Nai Yang Beach (Phuket). Reviews left by numerous tourists describe it as one of the least crowded and calm. Here you will get the opportunity to enjoy the wild nature, being alone with yourself. You can choose to stay in a comfortable hotel or pitch a tent on the shores of Nai Yang Bay and be completely alone with nature. The choice is yours!
When is the best time to rest
Nai Yang Beach (Phuket) welcomes tourists from all over the world all year round. Someone comes here for the activerest, others just sunbathe. In any case, no matter what goal you set for yourself, it is still better to focus on the seasons, since there is a time for each type of holiday.
It is generally accepted that Phuket has two seasons: high (dry) and low (rainy). The first, in turn, is conditionally divided into two periods - dry and hot.
High season starts from November and lasts until March. It is called the holiday season. At this time, the average air temperature during the day is +30…+33 °C. It rains infrequently, mostly at night. At this time, the largest influx of tourists is observed on the island. They come here from all over the world, and most of all Russians come here, since at this time of the year they have a harsh winter at home with severe frosts. Here they will have a great vacation on the beach.
The second part of the high season falls on three spring months - from March to May. At this time, it gets much hotter here, the air warms up to +40 °C, while the sea water temperature rarely drops below +30 °C. According to numerous tourists, this period is the most suitable for a budget holiday.
The weather in Phuket in March, especially in the first two weeks, will be pleasant enough to sunbathe and swim in the sea. Tropical showers have not yet begun, although the humidity of the air has increased significantly, which, at a very moderate temperature, gives a feeling of heat. But during this period, prices for everything are reduced, there are significantly fewer vacationers, and you can comfortably spend your vacation here.
Where is it?
The question of how to get to Nai Yang Beach arises for every traveler as soon as he arrives at the international airport in Phuket. You can get here by using the services of taxi drivers.
Nai Yang Beach in Phuket is just a few kilometers from the airport. A taxi ride costs about 200 baht and is not expensive at all. There is no other mode of transport here, although if you take the bus that goes from the old bus station to the airport, you can get off at the sign for Nai Yang Beach, wait for a motorcycle taxi and drive to the coast.
Where to stay
Everyone who comes to the island "for the sun" and chooses Nai Yang Beach (Phuket) for this, agrees that there is an excellent choice of hotels for every taste, from the most budgetary to luxurious five-star hotels. Due to the fact that the beach itself does not occupy top positions due to the not yet fully developed tourist infrastructure, the hotels here have the best value for money.
On the first line by the sea, as a rule, there are 4and 5hotels, among which are such well-known ones as:
The State 5 - located on the shores of the Andaman Sea, surrounded by the virgin beauty of tropical nature. It offers elegantly decorated rooms overlooking the beach, a pool for kids, two pools and a spa for adults. Each apartment has air conditioning and furniture from local manufacturers
Nai Yang Beach Resort and Spa 4 - clients are expected herebeautiful air-conditioned rooms with modern design, cable TV and private balconies. The windows offer a magnificent view of the bay and the coast, overgrown with untouched tropical forests. The hotel has a spa, swimming pool and parking for the transport of vacationers
On the second line, away from the sea, anyone can find more budget hotels. The cheapest of them are located at a distance of up to 500 meters or more from the water.
Beach description: Northern part
If you have a desire to get away from civilization and take a break from its hustle and bustle, then the best place for this is Nai Yang Beach. Its description should begin with the territory of the National Park in which it is located. Here is one of the most environmentally friendly places on the island.
Nai Yang Beach conditionally consists of three parts: North, Central and South. The first is not often visited by tourists, but there are a lot of locals who come here to relax with their whole families. There are no sun loungers and deckchairs on the beach, as it is not very wide in this place, only about 10 meters. So getting from the water to the grass and lying in the shade of the trees will not be difficult.
Tourist infrastructure is underdeveloped here. There are only a few small hotels standing about a hundred meters from the coast.
Center
The most inhabited and "densely populated" part of the beach is its center. All the most expensive hotels are located here, there are restaurants and mini-bars. You can also find smallmarkets where Thais sell handmade souvenirs, as well as many exotic fruits and other dishes.
In addition, from the central part of Nai Yang Beach, where many tour agencies are located, you can use their services to get to the main attractions of the island.
South
The most deserted area of the coast is its southern side. There is not a single asph alt road here yet, not a single, even the most "seedy" hotel. In some ways, this side of Nai Yang Beach (Phuket) resembles its northern part, but unlike it, here you will not meet people relaxing by the sea or just walking along the water's edge day or night.
What to see
Waiting for you:
Sirinat National Park. Located on the east side of Nai Yang Beach. Many who have visited it speak with delight of its fabulously beautiful virgin forests untouched by civilization, where you can find rare plants and animals. If you have a desire to explore the park with a guide, you can order a paid tour. If you like to take your time to explore everything yourself, there are special hiking trails with signs for this purpose
Here, while walking through the forest, you can observe many birds and animals in nature, such as snakes, monitor lizards, and sometimes even turtles.
- Wat Nai Yang. This Buddhist temple is located in the central part of Nai Yang beach (Phuket). Previously, this shrine played a very important role in the spiritual life of all Buddhists in this part of the island. Many tourists visiting itstrongly recommend to everyone who visits here not to miss the opportunity to get acquainted with the temple.
- Big Buddha - although it is the youngest of the Buddhist shrines in Phuket, this statue is by far the largest of all the sculptures in Thailand. Its height is 45 meters, width - 25.5 meters, respectively. You can visit this attraction on the island by ordering an excursion at one of the travel agencies in the central part of Nai Yang Beach.
On the island of Phuket, in addition to Buddhist shrines, in 2011 an Orthodox Temple was opened, bearing the name of the Holy Life-giving Trinity. It was built within three years. It is the largest among all Orthodox churches in the country. Its height is over 25 meters. It is located in a very beautiful place, surrounded on all sides by a dense tropical forest
Infrastructure
As mentioned above, the entire tourist infrastructure of Nai Yang Beach is located in its central part. Here you will find everything that is not found in other places on the beach: small shops, cafes, bars, restaurants. Several times a week there is a market where you can buy groceries and essentials for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Local cafes and restaurants offer Thai and European cuisine. In a restaurant, lunch or dinner, of course, will cost more than in a cafe. But the menu here is more diverse, you can taste popular seafood dishes.
There are almost no entertainment facilities in the beach area, so,if you want, you can go somewhere closer to the airport, where you can find everything your heart desires.
Entertainment
What else can you do on Nai Yang Beach besides sunbathing and swimming in the azure waters of the tropical sea? There are a lot of options.
Since part of the beach is part of the National Reserve, some restrictions have been introduced here. They especially concern the waters of the reserve, where it is forbidden to ride jet skis, boats and even yachts, so as not to harm animals living among coral reefs.
But no one will forbid you to do water sports like surfing or kiteboarding. There are even special training centers where you can learn the relevant skills and rent the right equipment.
You can visit the picturesque coral reefs and get to know its inhabitants by going to the northern part of the beach. They are located just one kilometer from the coast and, at low tide, you can easily wade to them. Such walks do not pose any danger, so it is advisable to take children with you.
There is another interesting place in the vicinity of Nai Yang Beach, which, according to numerous reviews of the island's guests, is definitely worth a visit. This is Splash Jungle Water Park. It is worth coming here with the whole family, as there is entertainment for both extreme lovers and those who prefer to spend time swimming in the calm waters of the pools, and then sit with a cup of coffee in a cozy cafe. You can get hereby ordering a transfer, or by taxi.
