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Nai Thon Beaches Beautiful Beaches
A new blacktop road
will take you winding along through rubber plantations and hills overlooking the
Andaman Sea where coral reefs show clearly beneath the azure blue water and waves
breaking over magnificent rock formations offers yet another breathtaking scene
as you make your way along this 15 minute journey to one of the most beautiful
and isolated beaches on the island.
As you descend the last hill you
will find a peaceful, quiet cove, beautiful along its length, and well sheltered
from wind and waves and offers wonderful swimming. Both ends of the beach are
flanked with rocky headlands jutting out to the sea. Corals and rich marine life
are drawn to the rocks and they offer excellent fishing.
There is a small
fishing village across the road from the beach with some small bungalows and a
few small restaurants. There is seldom more than few people on the beach but if
you want total solitude backtrack down the road south keeping a sharp lookout
and you will find two small beaches. A magnificient Bungalow Resort and Spa offers
amazing views right on the Naithon Beach : Andaman White Beach.To Get There: From
Surin Village drive north past the turnoff to Bangtao Beach and continue north
about three km and you will enter a small village. Turn left on the first blacktop
road and you will start climbing up hills into rubber plantations.
Alternative Route: Travel northward on Thepkrasattri Road (Hwy. 402),
pass the Heroine Monument, and Thalang town and turn left on into the side road
4031 the airport turnoff. The canopy of rubber plantation trees forming an arch
of branches over the road is very picturesque. Turn left at the sign for Nai Thon
Beach and follow it for 2 km to the beach.
Nai Thon beach lies about
15km south of the airport. This pristine beach is a great place to get away from
the crowds.
Nai Thon is fairly undeveloped and is a nice quiet place
to sit in the sun or take in a swim. Although its quiet, the beach is not completely
deserted and there are a few sunbeds available for hire. There are also a few
small restaurants that serve fresh seafood and local dishes.
Nai Thon
is part of the Sirinath Marine National Park, which also includes Mai Kao and
Nai Yang, the next beaches along to the north. The area was declared a national
park in 1981 to protect the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles that lay their eggs here
from November to February.
Part of the reason Nai Thon has managed to
remain so peaceful is that it is quite isolated. The road leading to the beach
winds through jungle and rubber plantations as well as over a few hills. There
are a few places to stay, including some bungalows and guesthouses.
Nai
Thon is a beautiful stretch of sand that for reasons unknown has still been overlooked
by large resort developers. Thus it's an ideal spot to get away from the crowds
and enjoy a quiet swim. And the journey to the beach is almost more enjoyable
than the beach itself. On the southern approach to Nai Thon, the narrow road leads
through some of the island's last remaining virgin jungle, and winds along a coastline
that rivals Cote d'Azur in its brilliant beauty.
If driving to Nai Thon
from the north, the road takes you through a village then into a lush green valley
before reaching the beach.
Once you get there, there's not much to do
except soak up the sun and cool off in the sea. Be careful during the monsoon
season (May-October) as the undertow can get very strong. |
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 Kata
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Just a few minutes south of Karon, Kata has a cosier
feel about it, with headlands at each end and calmer waters. A place for families
and couples to relax, snorkel, body surf and enjoy the fine sands. Good surfing
conditions during the monsoon season of May-October |
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| Kata
Noi Beach |
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This small bay of stunning white sand, separated from
Kata by a headland, is a quiet and peaceful retreat. The Kata Thani resort complex
dominates the area, while a few shops, small hotels and restaurants line the beach
road. A nice place for a relaxing snorkel or swim. |
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| Kamala Beach |
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This well-enclosed bay and fishing village has developed
rapidly in recent years yet it still retains a small-town feel. Popular with families,
Kamala Beach is lined with casual restaurants and food stalls, with good snorkelling
at the rocky north end |
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| Laem Singh Beach |
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This small,
hidden gem of a beach just south of Surin is accessible only by walking down a
fairly steep path from the road. Even so, it can get busy in the high season so
get there early for a beach chair. A few rustic restaurants offer cold drinks
and food. A pretty, quiet place to wile away an afternoon.. |
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| Surin Beach |
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This 900-meter
stretch of sand is packed with food stalls, beachfront bars and restaurants yet
life never feels too hurried here. A good place to meet friends for a relaxed
afternoon of snorkelling, swimming or touch football. Kayaks, surf and boogie
boards available for rent. |
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| Bang Tao Beach |
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Bang Tao is
beautiful wide beach of fine sand that up until the mid 1980s was a virtual moonscape
following extensive tin mining activity. Much of the area has now been converted
into the lush and lovely lagoon-dotted grounds of the 5-resort complex of Laguna
Phuket - a stunning ecological feat. |
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| Pansea Beach |
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Pansea is a tiny
cove of glittering white sand - but only accessible to the rich and famous guests
of The Chedi and Amanpuri Resorts |
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| Cape Panwa |
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The exquisite Cape Panwa, just south of the eventful Phuket Town, remains a calm, untouched gem of a place. Its blossoming hills, sandy coves, mangroves and tidal flats offer a settle down place to walk around away from the crowds. |
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| Nai Thon Beach |
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One of Phuket's
best-kept secrets. Approaching this quiet beach of silky white sand is spectacular
in itself - a drive on the coastal road from the south takes you through forested
hills while the northern approach winds through a lovely valley and small village.
Once you arrive, swim, sunbathe and marvel at how few people have discovered this
little piece of paradise. |
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| Nai Yang Beach |
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The casuarina-fringed
Nai Yang, together with Mai Khao in the north, forms the longest and most secluded
stretch of beach in Phuket, about 10-km altogether. Two hotels sit on the south
end of Nai Yang, while the north enters into Sirinath National Park, a protected
marine and coastal area. A good spot to rent a beach chair or gorge on barbecued
seafood. |
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| Mai Khao Beach |
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An endless
stretch of fine sand; the only real getaway on the west coast of Phuket. Aside
from the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa, the area is largely undeveloped with
only a few bungalow operations and a campground on the beach. Take a stroll and
watch the crabs scuttle, swing on a hammock under the trees or enjoy a refreshing
swim. |
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| Nai Harn Beach |
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With most of
its beachfront land occupied by a temple, Nai Harn has been spared from over-development,
with only Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club and another resort nestled into
the hill at its north end. The soft sands and clear waters make Nai Harn an ideal
swimming and sunbathing spot, though conditions can be dangerous in the monsoon
season of May-October. |
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| Ao Sane Beach |
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A little beach
reached via a dirt road that runs through the car park of Le Meridien Phuket Yacht
Club in Nai Harn. Sometimes called "Jungle Beach". Usually a quiet and
peaceful place, with decent coral outcroppings off its mostly rocky shore. Just
one very inobtrusive resort here, the Baan Krating. |
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| Ya Nui Beach |
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A little sandy
beach found between Nai Harn and Laem Promthep, with some fairly good snorkelling.
Also a launch point for divers. Getting busier in recent years and now lined with
beach chairs for rent, but it's still quite relaxed here. There's one small, informal
restaurant with friendly staff. |
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| Rawai Beach |
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Rawai is Phuket's longest-established beach resort,
though the sea-gypsy village at its north end probably hasn't changed much over
the years. The beach is lined with open-air seafood stalls and restaurants for
casual dining under the shade of the casuarina trees. A popular launching point
for boat trips to Racha, Coral and other islands. |
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| Chalong Beach |
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This bustling
bay, a major launch area for boat and dive trips, is filled with bobbing vessels
of all shapes and sizes throughout the year. Plenty of casual restaurants, dive
shops, fishing charter and tour operators, watersports equipment suppliers, Internet
shops and even yoga and Reiki centres are packed into the short street leading
to the pier. |
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| Patong Beach |
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Patong is the most famous - some would say infamous
- beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong
is an ideal place to party and play. Patong's 3,000 metres of soft sand is a great
place to people-watch as you soak up the sun on a beach chair |
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| Karon Beach |
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Karon, featuring an incredibly long stretch of squeaky
white sand, is less hectic than Patong but it still offers a full range of facilities,
dining and activities. While it's a fast-growing area, Karon is nicely spread
out and rarely feels crowded |
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