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Karon Beach
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and crowds; sunsets are especially dramatic. November to April offers drier weather and calmer seas for swimming.
Budget tips
Beach access is free; main costs are optional sunbed rentals and water sports. Save money by buying food from roadside stalls, sharing tuk-tuks, and negotiating sunbed or taxi prices.
Recommended for
Beachgoers, Families, Budget travelers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Nopeat faktat: A wide, gently sloping shore stretches for about 3 kilometers, giving you room to sunbathe without feeling crowded. Colorful longtail boats bob near the shallows at sunrise, while bustling markets and seafood stalls line the avenues just behind the sand.
Kohokohdat: Golden evenings turn the sand coppery as the sun slides behind the western headland, while the air fills with sizzling garlic and soy from seaside grills. Look for the faintly lit path where local vendors set up roughly 40 food stalls after 5 PM, offering skewers around 60 baht and mango drizzled with condensed milk, a perfect salty-sweet bite between waves.
Insider tips
- Arrive before 9am for quieter sand and the best soft morning light for photos.
- Bring reef shoes for rocky stretches and safer swimming after rains.
- Head to the north end near the promontory for framed bay photos and fewer people.
- Skip high-pressure water-sports pitches in the middle; walk a short distance along the beach for better rates.
Practical info
Klikkaa varataksesi MAKSUTON kävelykierros kohteessa Phuket, Thailand
Paras tapa kokea kaupunki paikallisen oppaan kanssa.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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