Karon Beach

Karon Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Thai resort of Phuket. It is spread out on the west coast of the island, south of Patong and north of Katha, and is washed by the waters of the Andaman Sea. It is the longest of Phuket’s beaches. It is about 3.5 kilometers long.

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You can vacation on Karon Beach all year round. In every month, this corner of Phuket reveals itself in a different way, sometimes in spite of weather forecasts. Spring, winter, fall and summer on Karon Beach are appealing in their own way. And each season has its fans.

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‘ Hilton, Centara Grand, Novotel, Beyong Resort, Centara Karon, Karona Resort, Le Meridien, Movenpick, Karon Princess, Phuket Orchid Resort and others. Many hotels in Karon do not have their own access to the sea, but are separated from the coastline by a road. Behind this road are almost all large hotel complexes, and a wide beach strip remains free of development.

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‘ Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket
‘ Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
‘ Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
‘ Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort And Spa
‘ Beyond Resort Karon
‘ Centara Karon Resort Phuket
‘ Karona Resort & Spa
‘ Karon Princess Hotel
‘ Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa

More budget options for vacationing in Karon offer numerous mini-hotels, guesthouses and condos, from which you can walk to the beach in 2-5 minutes. They are mostly built on the second shoreline, in the northern and southern parts of the beach.

Karon beach is considered a public beach. It is very convenient that there is a pedestrian (bicycle) path along almost the entire beach line.

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Beach activities

For tourists coming to Thailand for a beach vacation, Karon has all the conditions. You can rent umbrellas and beach chairs (100 THB) to sunbathe in peace. There is no shade from the trees on this beach. The only exception is a small section in the south of Karon, where casuarina pines and coconut palms grow.

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At the service of vacationers on Karon beach there are several spas, and there are also places where you can get a good massage. In the evenings, the bars and restaurants of Karon welcome lovers of music, dancing and noisy pastime. The nightlife here is always a blast!

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‘ Karon Beach in October
‘ Karon Beach in August

For those who like to fight the waves and wind, Karon has a surf station with experienced instructors and board rentals. Those who wish can also rent jet skis, go water skiing, “banana” or ride a parachute behind the boat.

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‘ Karon Circle
‘ class=”fancybox” >Buddhist temple on Karone

The Karon Circle interchange, built at the northern end of the beach, serves as a great landmark. At its center is a sculpture that symbolizes the island’s three traditional occupations – fishing, agriculture and tin mining. Extensive tin mining has brought wealth to this Thai resort, the fishermen’s income still plays a large role in Phuket’s economy today. And, in addition, there are lucrative rubber plantations in many parts of the island, including on the slopes above Karon beaches.

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Not far from the transport interchange, 0.5 km from the beach, a Buddhist temple has been built on Patak Road. You can visit it on any day, but it is most crowded on Tuesdays and Sundays, when the local market opens nearby.

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‘ class=”fancybox” >“Dinopark Mini Golf”

Near the Marina Phuket Resort Hotel, there is a “Dinopark Mini Golf” that both adults and children will love (Karon Road, 47). Here you can have a good walk and take interesting photos. Dinopark welcomes guests daily from 10.00 to 00.00.

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The beautiful green territory is equipped with a modern 18-hole mini golf course. The real decorations of the dinopark are the figures of prehistoric animals – dinosaurs, “active” every half hour volcano and 12-meter waterfall. In the evenings this corner of Karon is beautifully illuminated. The dino park has a themed bar-restaurant, which is decorated in a cozy cave. Here guests can try European and Thai dishes, as well as drink cocktails and freshly squeezed juices.

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Almost through the entire beach Karon laid a special channel, designed to protect the coast and hotels located on it from the destructive force of the tsunami. The walls of this channel lined with beautiful tiles, and along it installed small elegant bridges, romantic gazebos and sculptures of mystical creatures. In the evening, this engineering structure is also beautifully illuminated.

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From Karon Beach, the Big Buddha statue, set at an elevation of 400 meters, high above the shore, is beautifully visible. The large 45-meter monument is considered one of Phuket’s most revered sites, and so a visit is included in almost all sightseeing tours of the island resort. The Big Buddha offers wonderful views of the picturesque Thai island and the expanse of sea that surrounds it. From Karon Beach, the Big Buddha is a 15-minute motorcycle, songteo or cab ride away. Respecting Buddhist traditions, you should not go on such an excursion in beach clothes. There is a small market near the monument where Thai souvenirs are served.

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How to get there

Karon Beach is located on the west coast of the island, 20 km from Phuket town and 45 km from the local airport. From here, Karon can be reached in about an hour. A trip in a yellow cab with a meter will cost 650 THB. The booking desk for this cab is located outside the airport building. Other cabs take you from the airport to Karon Beach for 700-1000 THB.

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The trip will cost 200 THB by mini-bus. Alternatively, you can purchase a voucher at the airport for a transfer to Karon, which costs 750 THB. Many hotels along Karon Beach offer a transfer to their customers for 1000 THB.

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