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Quiet beaches in Phuket

25 places selected in Phuket by the Phuket Experience team. Including Nai Harn Beach, Sai Kaew Beach and Mai Khao Beach. Most of them are in Cape Panwa (5), Rawai (3) and Nai Harn (2).

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  1. Nai Harn Beach · Clothing-optional beach · Nai Harn
    Large protected bay in the south of the island, backed by a lake and a temple, with no town around it. Relaxed atmosphere appreciated by expats, with sailboats anchored…
  2. Sai Kaew Beach · Wild beach · Mai Khao
    Long strip of clear sand at the far north of the island, in the extension of Mai Khao, almost deserted on weekdays. You'll find pre-mass-tourism Phuket here, with just…
  3. Mai Khao Beach · Nature beach / national park · Mai Khao
    Phuket's longest beach (approximately 11 km), protected by Sirinat National Park: no jet skis or sun loungers on most of the beach. Sea turtles nest here and the…
  4. Nai Yang Beach · Family beach / national park · Nai Yang
    Bay lined with casuarina trees in Sirinat National Park, just minutes from the airport, with shallow water and a row of casual beach restaurants. Local atmosphere,…
  5. Nai Thon Beach · Quiet beach · Nai Thon
    Crescent of sand about 1 km long, little developed, with a peaceful, somewhat retro atmosphere. A good compromise between a preserved beach and basic services (sun…
  6. Layan Beach · Calm beach · Layan
    Northern extension of Bang Tao, with a small island at the mouth of a lagoon and often shallow water. Much quieter than its neighbor, surrounded by villas and upscale…
  7. Pansea Beach · Chic Small Beach · Surin
    Small bay north of Surin, almost entirely occupied by luxury hotels, with fine sand and clear water. Very rarely visited by outside visitors.
  8. Laem Singh Beach · Wild Cove · Surin
    Secluded cove between Surin and Kamala, cut off from the road since 2017 following a land dispute, which has kept it very undeveloped. Only one small Thai restaurant,…
  9. Kalim Beach · Rocky beach / surf spot · Kalim
    Succession of small rocky beaches just north of Patong, more local and lined with seafood restaurants. Not suitable for swimming, but known for its reef wave during the…
  10. Tri Trang Beach · Calm rocky beach · Patong
    Long and peaceful beach south of Patong, dominated by a few large resorts. Rocky bottoms appear at low tide, making it more of a relaxation beach than a swimming beach.
  11. Merlin Beach · Small snorkeling beach · Patong
    Small bay south of Patong, largely occupied by a large resort but accessible to the public by a dirt path. A nearby reef makes it rocky at low tide but interesting for…
  12. Karon Noi Beach (Relax Bay) · Resort bay · Karon
    Sheltered bay between Patong and Karon, almost entirely occupied by a large hotel. Soft sand and calm water, but little foot traffic outside hotel guests.
  13. Kata Noi Beach · Small upscale bay · Kata Noi
    Little sister of Kata, at the end of a dead-end road, with turquoise water and very fine sand. More upscale and quieter, dominated by a few resorts.
  14. Ao Sane Beach · Snorkeling cove · Nai Harn
    Rocky cove of about 200 m right next to Nai Harn, shaded and without sun loungers or jet skis. The seabed around the rocks is among the richest accessible from a beach…
  15. Laem Ka Beach · Local beach · Rawai
    Small east-facing beach shaded by coconut trees and scattered with rocks, mainly known to locals for picnics. The sea remains calm almost year-round.
  16. Friendship Beach · Small local beach · Rawai
    Discreet small beach north of Rawai, east side, more suitable for strolling and a quiet drink than swimming. Frequented mainly by residents.
  17. Ao Yon Beach · Calm east coast beach · Cape Panwa
    Two small sheltered bays between Panwa and the cape, bordered by a few hotels, restaurants and beach clubs. One of the quietest beaches on the island, frequented mainly…
  18. Panwa Beach (Khao Khad Beach) · Walking beach · Cape Panwa
    Longest beach on the Panwa peninsula, bordered by mangroves at the ends and a few seaside restaurants. Rocky seabed not conducive to swimming, but peaceful setting for…
  19. Cape Panwa Beach · Hotel beach · Cape Panwa
    Wide soft sandy beach surrounded by vegetation at the tip of the peninsula, the most beautiful on the east coast. It is practically reserved for guests of the nearby…
  20. Sangchai Beach · Hidden Cove · Rawai
    Small 190-meter cove nestled between Rawai and Promthep, overlooked by most visitors who pass by without noticing it.
  21. Makham Beach · East Coast Sheltered Bay · Cape Panwa
    Small 200 m bay protected on Cape Panwa, calm year-round, with no jet-skis or vendors, and fishing boats at anchor.
  22. Heeowhat Beach · Calm Beach on East Coast · Cape Panwa
    Large beach lined with tall trees on Cape Panwa, with firm sand ideal for walking, where you rarely meet anyone.
  23. Siam Beach · Rocky Cove · Kata Noi
    Tiny rocky cove of 20 m between Kata Noi and Nai Harn, accessible by a steep staircase, for snorkeling away from crowds.
  24. Yae Beach · Semi-Private Cove · Kamala
    Cove of less than 250 m between Patong and Kamala, between granite rocks and tropical vegetation, at the foot of The Naka Phuket hotel.
  25. Hua Beach · Deserted Beach · Kamala
    Large sandy bay, almost empty, on "Millionaire's Row" after Kamala, at the end of a small paved path.

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