Kata / Karon Beach, Phuket Map

Karon Beach - The second largest of Phuket’s principal tourist beaches. Large resort complexes line the road back of the beach, but the strand itself, long and broad, has no development. The sand is very white and squeaks audibly when walked on. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Poo Island. Restaurants, bars, tour companies and other Non-hotel businesses are at the north end, near the traffic circle, and at the south, on the little road connecting the back road with the beach road, The narrow road between Kata and Karon has a number of small businesses as well as the Dino Park Mini Golf facility. Karon is the most up-scale of Phuket’s beaches. Regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.

The smallest of Phuket’s three main tourist beaches, Kata beah has uique structure in appearance and style from Karon or Patong. The beach itself is broad and curving, and structures bordering it are low-rise. The waters are perfect for swimming, and at the north end is a coral reef with many varied corals and fishes, which stretches out toward Koh Poo. Is about 1/2 km off shore. Facilities, for every price range, including hotels, bungalows, tour companies, restaurants, bars and clubs are located mostly by the shore.. Regular bus service is running to and from Phuket Town during daytime.