Which area of Phuket is best to stay?

The most popular place to stay in Phuket is Patong Beach. This lively holiday area is located on the island's west side and offers a wide range of activities such as shopping, restaurants, beach, nightclubs, and much more. Patong Beach is an excellent place for sunshine and lively entertainment.



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The west side of Phuket has the most stunning beaches you may have ever seen in your life. The entire west coast is covered with white sand beaches great for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and other water activities. Many of Phuket beaches are kilometers long and lined with ironwood and palm trees.

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Promthep Cape is among the most photographed spots in Phuket. Forming the southernmost tip of the island, Promthep offers a stunning 180-degree vista of the sea and 3 nearby small islands. A dirt track leads the most adventurous visitors to the southern tip of the cape at their own risk.

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? The Beaches of the south coast are typically crowded, while the north is far more tranquil. ? All the major Beaches (such as Patong beach, Kata beach, Karon Beach, Nai Han beach, Mai Khao beach, Nai Yang beach) offer instruction and equipment for diving, Snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing.

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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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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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The best time to visit Phuket is from December through March. This is the north-east monsoon season. Mainland Thailand blocks the monsoon rains, leaving only cool breezes and blue skies over Phuket. The average temperature is around 24°C to 32°C (75°F to 89°F) and the humidity is at its lowest.

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Patong is arguably one of the most sleazy places in Phuket, and probably Southeast Asia. The resort town is where most of the illegal sex tourism in Phuket takes place. Don't let anyone fool you - Patong is a red light district.

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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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Phuket Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips Although Phuket is more expensive than many other islands in Thailand, there are still plenty of ways to save money here: Eat street food – Don't be afraid to eat the street food here. It's safe — even safer than most restaurants.

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