What is the most visited beach in Phuket?

No list of the best beaches in Phuket could be complete without mentioning Patong. Undoubtedly the most popular stretch of coastline on the island, the beach could be said to be a victim of its own popularity, being generally busy right along its 2.5 km length.



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West coast beaches enjoy the famous sunsets Phuket is known for, and it's fair to say most people on the island are on the west side where Patong Beach is. The east side of Phuket Island is much less rocky and marshier in general, with lots of mangroves rather than beaches.

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One of the top nightlife spots in the country is Bangla Road, located in the beach resort town of Patong in Phuket Province. As one of the biggest attractions in Patong, Bangla Road is also sometimes known as Patong Walking Street.

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Nai Harn Beach is a secluded and quiet beach located on the southern tip of Phuket. It is known for its crystal-clear waters, soft sand, and beautiful scenery. It is a calm and peaceful beach, making it ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

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Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.

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Due to 1-way systems and lack of parking in the Old Town, it's not always easy to get around in a car. Exploring on foot is the best way to check out Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture, narrow laneways, and traditional shophouses.

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Whilst Patong and the infamous Bangla Road is known for its countless bars, go-go bars and discotheques, the other areas of the island present a more laid-back atmosphere. Phuket's West coast offers some of the most striking sunsets you ever admired and the most prestigious areas here are Kamala, Surin and Layan.

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The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has just completed their 2021 Environmental Quality Audit of Thailand, and Prachuap Khiri Khan and Koh Samui dominated the list of cleanest sea water beaches.

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