Open a map and check out the world’s beaches. They wind all over every continent and every island on earth. But when you are looking for the perfect beaches, a map is not going to help you much at all. I like beach holidays, and have had loads of fun touring islands around the globe. Perhaps this is why I do think that the world’s very best beaches can be found on island coastlines. Sure there are spectacular beaches off the coast of Australia, California, South Africa and the rest … but you need to be a little bit more daring if you really want to find your own little bit of paradise.
So – when I made a decision to do a return trip to Thailand recently, I decided that I would head for the absolute best of Phuket’s beaches, each of which features its own advantages. These are the top ten on my own personal list (in no specific order – I just love them all).
Nai Yang Beach
While this 10-km stretch of beach is certainly not deserted, it is pretty secluded. There are quite a few hotels at the south end of the beach and if you head north, you’ll find the amazing Sirinath National Park.
Kamala Beach
Between May and October you’ll share this beach with plenty of surfers, but any other time you will find it quiet although there will always be umbrellas and beach chairs to hire
Laem Singh Beach
Located between Kamala Beach and Surin Beach, this is a little gem which is just 150 m long and lined with palm trees just like the paradise island beaches should be. The only pity is that in the high season, it isn’t a secret with many people thinking it’s one of the best beaches in Phuket!
Bangtao Beach
I fell in love with this beach when I was paddling in the shallow water and then saw a bunch of people on horses having fun galloping along the beach. It isn’t secluded, but it definitely has a special feel about it.
Ao Sane Beach
This one can only be reached via a dirt road, which you can find if you get yourself to the Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club. Swim, dive and snorkel … say no more!
Panwa Beach
Expect white beaches and palm trees, sandy coves and mangroves, my idea of bliss!
Surin Beach
This is a favorite for tourists and locals. What appeals most to me is that there isn’t a launch pad for boats of any kind, but there are lots of foodie places – and the beach itself is gorgeous, easily one of the best beaches in Phuket.
Banana Rock Beach
I need to bite my lip here because this is one of the most deserted beaches on Phuket. If there is a “secret” beach on Phuket, this is it! Shhhh…
Kata Noi Beach
If you want white sand and a place to snorkel or swim, this is for you. It isn’t wildly commercialized, but there is a big resort on the coast, so you will find lots of tourists sharing your beach.
Nai Thon Beach
This one is really special, and surprisingly it hasn’t yet been over-run by tourists. But it takes a while to get there, which is probably the reason why you won’t be fighting off the masses.
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