Phuket Thailand Information

Few things to know

Phuket Island is a very popular destination in south Thailand, also known as the ‘Pearl of South’ it is the largest island in the country. 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to south and 21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west, it features an amazing variety or terains and landscapes.

The best known places are Patong Beach, well known its 6 kilometer long white and wide sandy beach, offers a large choice of activities and entertainments. Great dining, good shooping, active nightlife and a wide range of hotels and resorts will satisfy all visitors.

Nearby Patong Beach is the large Karon Beach, then further south, the famous Club Med Beach: Kata Beach... offering amazing blue waters and white soft sand with view on a small island.

The island offers many different looks and feels for you to discover and enjoy. Kata Beach with its spectacular tropical scenery compared with the stately cassuarina trees that are found on Kamala Beach or Nai Yang Beach just a few kilometers north. The triple canopy rainforest of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park to the mud flats and mangrove swamps of Koh Siray. Limestone outcroppings line the east coast and solid granite boulders on the west. Phuket is truly a tropical wonderland and offers something for just about everyone.

Where to stay?

There is such a large choice of hotels and resorts around phuket! On Phuket Hotels you will find all of them well organized by name, location or price.

Hotel recommendation for Kata Beach: