Karon Beach is in the south of Phuket Island. Between Patong beach and Kata Beach, it is the second-largest beach in Phuket. The beach area is about 3 kilometers long. Karon Beach is not as crowded as Patong Beach. clearwater But the sand is not as white as Patong Beach. At the beach, there is Parasol Tanning Bed Beach serving tourists along the way. This beach is the 2nd longest in the Phuket
The shape of the beach is quite straight. Karon Beach has 4233 roads separated. Karon Beach
accommodation is not connected to the beach. The road along Karon Beach has tall palm trees and pines along the way.
There are restaurants, bars, mini-marts, accommodations, and hotels along the beach.
With the highlight that there are not many shade trees, Therefore, Karon Beach is quite hot. Including the wind that is quite strong that it is not suitable for swimming in the sea.
For this reason, many tourists come here to sunbathe and get their own tan. Or if someone is not as passionate about sunbathing as foreign tourists. Watching the sunset from after 4 PM onwards is another good option.
When is the best time to go to Karon Beach?
The best time for a beach vacation in Phuket is from November to April or May. Weather during this period The sun is not very strong, the sea is calm and there are no waves. There are a lot of tourists in December because of the many holidays, so the prices of airline tickets, accommodation, services, food, and transportation are the highest.
How to get to Karon Beach
By Private car :
from Phuket Town Take Chaofa Road in the east (4021) to the south, turn right at the roundabout onto Patak Road (4028), and turn left into Soi Luang Pho Chuan. You will see Karon Beach in front.
By Bus :
There are minibusses from Phuket Town. Get on the bus at the fountain roundabout. The route to travel is Phuket, Kata, and Karon, the bus costs 30 baht per person.
Where to stay in Karon Beach
We recomend is Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Quiet location, great customer service”
Good location hotel opposite Karon beach. There is a lovely swimming pool. Free drinking water is provided every day. Including beach towels across the street. The beach is lovely and much better than Patong. There is a sunroom on the beach for rent for 100 baht.
For the price, Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa is really recommended. The staff is very helpful with advice on the area. including how to travel to Phuket Town
