Karon Beach
หาดกะรน
The third-longest beach on Phuket, with about 4 km of wide sand where the grains squeak underfoot. It is a family resort area that is quieter than Patong.
Karon Beach lies between Patong and Kata and is about 4 km long. The beach is wide, and the quartz sand squeaks when you walk on it. Behind it are green lawns and large resort hotels, making it suitable for strolling, watching sunsets and long stays. In the dry season the sea is calm enough for swimming. In the rainy season rip currents are strong, and several drowning incidents have occurred here over the years, so swimming is strictly prohibited when red flags are up. At the north end are Karon Temple and a night market. Restaurants and massage shops in town cost less than in Patong. It is about 20 minutes by car from Patong. Walking south for about 20 minutes takes you to Kata Beach, and Karon Viewpoint on the hill overlooks all three bays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kata Beach
- Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri)
- Simon Cabaret
- Freedom Beach
- Wat Chalong
- Karon Viewpoint
- Patong Beach / Bangla Road
- Nai Harn Beach