Kata and Karon Beach Phuket Holidays
Kata & Karon
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The best family beaches in Phuket — beautiful long bays south of Patong with excellent swimming, good surf and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere
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Flight Time
11–12h from UK (direct or via Bangkok)
Best Time
November to April (dry season)
Country
Thailand
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Kata & Karon Holiday Guide
Kata and Karon are the best family beach areas in Phuket — beautiful long bays with excellent swimming, the best surf in Phuket at Kata, a relaxed atmosphere and a wide range of accommodation. They offer everything Phuket has to offer without the intensity of Patong.
Kata Noi is the most beautiful small cove. The Kata Hill viewpoint is spectacular. Racha Island day trips for snorkelling are excellent.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
29°C
Feb
30°C
Mar
31°C
Apr
32°C
May
31°C
Jun
30°C
Jul
29°C
Aug
29°C
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29°C
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29°C
Nov
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Dec
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The beautiful beaches, surf and relaxed atmosphere that make Kata and Karon the finest family areas in Phuket.
Kata Beach
Kata Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket — a wide, curved bay with golden sand, clear water and a relaxed atmosphere. The beach is excellent for swimming from November to April. From May to October, the surf picks up and Kata becomes one of the best beginner surf spots in Thailand. The beach is popular with families and couples and has a good range of beach bars and restaurants.
Surfing at Kata
Kata Beach is the best surf spot in Phuket — consistent waves from May to October make it ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. Several surf schools operate on the beach and board hire is available. The surf is not powerful enough to be dangerous for beginners, making it one of the most accessible surf experiences in Southeast Asia.
Karon Beach
Karon Beach is the longest beach south of Patong — a wide, 3km stretch of white sand with calm water ideal for swimming. The beach is less developed than Kata and has a more spacious, uncrowded feel. The southern end of Karon merges with Kata, making it easy to walk between the two beaches. The Karon night market is excellent for street food and souvenirs.
Kata Noi
Kata Noi (Little Kata) is the most beautiful small beach in the Kata area — a sheltered cove just south of Kata Beach with crystal-clear water, fine white sand and a more exclusive atmosphere. The Katathani Phuket Beach Resort occupies most of the beachfront and is one of the finest resorts in Phuket. The beach is quieter and more beautiful than the main Kata Beach.
Kata Hill Viewpoint
The Kata Hill viewpoint (between Kata and Karon) is one of the finest viewpoints in Phuket — a spectacular panoramic view of Kata Beach, Kata Noi and Karon Beach from a single vantage point. The viewpoint is accessible by motorbike or taxi and is particularly beautiful at sunset. It is one of the most photographed spots in Phuket.
Boat Trips
Kata and Karon are excellent bases for boat trips — day trips to Phi Phi Island, Racha Island (excellent snorkelling) and James Bond Island depart from nearby piers. Racha Island (30 minutes by speedboat) has some of the finest snorkelling in Phuket and is easily accessible from Kata and Karon.
Restaurants
Kata and Karon have an excellent selection of restaurants — Thai, seafood, Italian and international cuisine is available throughout both areas. The beachfront restaurants at Kata are excellent for fresh seafood. The Karon night market (held several evenings a week) is the best place for authentic Thai street food at very low prices.
Shopping & Nightlife
Kata and Karon have a modest but enjoyable shopping and nightlife scene — several bars, live music venues and souvenir shops are located in both areas. The nightlife is far more relaxed than Patong. For serious shopping and nightlife, Patong is just 15 minutes away by songthaew.
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