Kata Or Karon Beach Better
Heaps better places where the beaches are fantastic such as karon on 6 kms south of patong and another 5 kms south the kata.
Kata or karon beach better. In peak high season both beaches are crowded although i like the southern end of karon beach as the umbrellas and chairs are not as closely packed as on kata beach then. Karon beach is longer with more high rise or large hotel establishments overlooking the beach. For tours there would be no difference between karon and kata. The central zone of karon offers a reasonable choice of dining shopping and bars.
Red onion also has great wraps but we haven t eater there for a while. The beach road is perfect for an evening stroll. In peak high season both beaches are crowded although i like the southern end of karon beach as the umbrellas and chairs are not as closely packed as on kata beach then. Karon beach is longer with more high rise or large hotel establishments overlooking the beach.
Couldn t stand patong so i obviously have different tastes to 1. Many visitors like the fact that the nightlife is fairly sedate and family orientated. Asia thailand karon beach vs. Located in the south west of the island between bustling patong to the north and popular kata to the south.
Kata one of the four classic bays in phuket s southwest coast is among the most beautiful beaches on phuket set in a bay with coconut covered headlands at both ends high lush hills to the back and perfection in its clear water and soft white sand the view from the water shows a line of trees at the back of the beach with the buildings only visible on the hills to the south side. Actually karon has 2 beach side restaurants on the southern end of karon beach the ruam thep restaurant and inn and the in on the rock at the marina resort. I liked kata beach the beach is great there and not backed by the road as in parts of karon. Kids will love it and heaps of great cheap food to eat.
Imo out of kata and karon kata is great as it still has the village type appeal whilst being quite busy. Karon beach is lovely but can have rips kata beach is smaller. Kata beach the last time i posted this it did not go in the thailand section. My new husband and i are coming to phuket for our honeymoon in november.
There is also a good range of restaurants at various price levels. Some of phukets best restaurants some good shopping etc are all within walking distance. Karon has one of the best and longest beaches in phuket thailand. We have a.
We prefer karon for bars and food ging bai toey great thai food karon seafood irish bar kenny s aussie bar plenty of choice. Kata beach is more cosy with scenic views overlooking the bay and koh pu crab island.