Patong Beach Phuket Holidays
Patong
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Phuket's most famous beach — the longest stretch of sand on the island, the best water sports and the most legendary nightlife in Southeast Asia
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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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Patong Holiday Guide
Patong is the most famous beach resort in Phuket — a long beach with excellent swimming, the best water sports, the widest choice of restaurants and the most legendary nightlife in Southeast Asia. Bangla Road is the most famous party street in Thailand.
Boat trips to Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island are essential. The Muay Thai shows are excellent. The shopping at Jungceylon is the best on the island.
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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
Oct
29°C
Nov
29°C
Dec
29°C
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The beach, nightlife and activities that make Patong the most energetic and complete resort in Southeast Asia.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is the longest and most famous beach in Phuket — a 3km arc of golden sand with excellent swimming, clear water and a full range of beach activities. The beach is lined with sun loungers, beach bars and water sports operators. The northern end is quieter; the central section is the most lively. The beach is excellent for swimming from November to April.
Bangla Road
Bangla Road is the most famous nightlife street in Thailand — a pedestrianised strip of bars, clubs, cabaret shows and live music venues that comes alive every evening from around 9pm. The atmosphere is extraordinary and the energy is unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia. The Tiger Entertainment complex and the Illuzion nightclub are among the most famous venues.
Water Sports
Patong has the best water sports in Phuket — jet skiing, parasailing, banana boats, flyboarding, scuba diving and snorkelling are all available directly from the beach. The Patong diving scene is excellent, with several PADI dive centres offering day trips to the best dive sites around Phuket. The conditions are excellent from November to April.
Shopping
Patong has the best shopping in Phuket — the Jungceylon shopping mall is the largest on the island, with international brands, a supermarket, cinema and food court. The night markets along Bangla Road and the surrounding streets are excellent for clothing, souvenirs and street food. Tailor shops offering made-to-measure suits and shirts are everywhere.
Boat Trips
Patong is the best base for boat trips in Phuket — day trips to Phi Phi Island (the most beautiful in Thailand), James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay), the Similan Islands (world-class diving) and Racha Island all depart from Patong pier. The Phi Phi day trip is the most popular and is one of the finest experiences in Thailand.
Muay Thai
Patong has the best Muay Thai boxing scene in Phuket — the Bangla Boxing Stadium and the Patong Boxing Stadium hold regular evening shows with professional bouts. The atmosphere is electric and the shows are one of the most authentic Thai cultural experiences available. Training sessions at local gyms are also available for visitors.
Restaurants
Patong has the widest choice of restaurants in Phuket — Thai, seafood, Indian, Italian, Japanese and international cuisine is available everywhere. The seafood restaurants along the beachfront are excellent. The night market on Bangla Road is the best place for authentic Thai street food at very low prices. The quality ranges from budget to fine dining.
Resorts
Patong has the widest range of accommodation in Phuket — from budget guesthouses to five-star beachfront resorts. The Amari Phuket, the Novotel Phuket Vintage Park and the Holiday Inn Resort Patong are among the finest. our travel partners have excellent packages to Patong at all budget levels.
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