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14 places selected in Phuket by the Phuket Experience team. Including Freedom Beach, Kata Beach (Kata Yai) and Banana Beach. Most of them are in Patong (3), Kata Noi (3) and Surin (2).
- Freedom Beach · Cove accessible by boat or on foot · Patong · ฿
White sand cove of approximately 300 m nestled in the jungle southwest of Patong, with no road access. Turquoise water, a small restaurant-bar and decent snorkeling at… - Kata Beach (Kata Yai) · Family beach / surf · Kata
Pretty bay of golden sand, lively but human-sized, popular with families. In dry season the water is calm, and during monsoon it becomes Phuket's main beginner surf spot. - Banana Beach · Developed cove · Nai Thon
Small cove between Bang Tao and Nai Thon, long hidden at the end of a jungle path. Since late 2025, access is via a parking area to the north and the beach now has a… - Surin Beach · Chic Beach · Surin
Beautiful beach with fine sand and very clear water, framed by upscale villas nicknamed "Millionaire's Row". More peaceful since the old beach clubs were removed, with… - 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,… - 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. - 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… - 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. - Nui Beach · Cove (temporarily closed) · Kata Noi
Isolated cove at the foot of the hill between Kata Noi and Nai Harn, formerly operated by a private beach club. Following a court decision regarding state land, the… - 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… - Ya Nui Beach · Small snorkeling cove · Nai Harn
Tiny cove at the foot of Windmill Viewpoint, facing Koh Man islet. Clear water and rocks rich in fish, ideal for a first snorkeling trip. - Sangchai Beach · Hidden Cove · Rawai
Small 190-meter cove nestled between Rawai and Promthep, overlooked by most visitors who pass by without noticing it. - 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. - 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.
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Narrow it down
- Quiet beaches in Phuket · 25
- Beaches with easy swimming in Phuket · 11
- Unspoilt beaches in Phuket · 9
- Lively beaches in Phuket · 5
- Surf beaches in Phuket · 3
- Family-friendly beaches in Phuket · 6