Phuket-Town, Kata Noi Beach: Travel online information direct booking guide for travel, hotel resort, bungalow, room for rent, with photo tours and beach maps, activities diving, scuba, golf, spa, restaurants, entertainment.
Phuket Town (Muang District)
Kata Noi Beach:
South of Kata Noi, a smaller beach with only a few hotels and little other development. The beach is superb. Many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the beachless shoreline stretching south. To get there take the narrow beach road up over the hill from Kata.
Karon Beach:
The second largest of Phuket's principal tourist beaches. Large resort complexes line the 
road back off the beach, but the stand 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 business 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 up-scale of Phuket's beaches. Regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.
Maiton Island:
This tiny island off Phuket's southeast coast is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment, including fine white beaches and crystal waters; ideal for swimming, diving, or fishing. The only business of any kind is the plush Maiton Island Resort. Those not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime excursion leaving from Ao Makam Deep Sea Port. For details contact 0 7621 4954-7
Tapao Yai Island:
10 minutes from Phuket by ferry from Ao Makam on Phuket's southeast coast. The island is home to the Bucerotes hornbill. To get there from Phuket Town take Jao Fah Rd., to the Sakdidej Rd. intersection, turn left on Sakdidej and follow it 8 kms. to Ao Makam. The road splits in the vicinity of oil storage facilities; take the left fork about 200 metres to the Koh Tapao ferry pier.
Kaew Island:
A fine beach, natural surroundings, and coral are on this little island 3 kms. from Rawai, south of Promthep. There is also a giant statue of the Buddha. The island is 15 minutes by chartered boat from Rawai.
Lohn Island:
This large mountainous island is only 20 minutes by regular passenger boat from Chalong Bay, in the south of Phuket. The mainly Muslim inhabitants engage in fishing, rubber and coconut planting. There is a long stretch of beach on the northeast coast. Boats to Koh Lohn leave daily in the early morning from Chalong Pier.
Coral Island or Hey Island:
This island off Phuket's south coast is so well known for its coral reef that it is often referred to simply as Coral Island. In addition to the splendid reefs there are two fine beaches on the north and west. Koh Hey is part of a marine preserve, but accommodations, restaurants, various watersports, and diving are all available. Boats leave from Rawai and Chalong. There are also package tours available. <Click> to see accommodation in Kata Beach
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