Bang Tao Beach isa large open bay, and second longest beach on Phuket at over 8 km long. It was once used for tin mining, but has since been developed into a luxury resort. Most of it is occupied by the Laguna complex, a massive five-hotel development with golf course. There are, however, accommodations available outside Laguna at the bay's south end.

Promthep Cape is a simple rocky hill with no immediate interest. However, this is the most southerly point on the island at it is sunsets and views of Phuket’s southern coast you are here for! A flight of steps leads to the top of Promthep Cape and from there you have an excellent view of the “half-moon” bay housing Nai Harn Beach.

Yanui Beach, which you might see written as Ya Nui or Yanoi, is a quiet little cove located near Nai Harn Beach. Yanui Beach is a scenic spot that is an ideal place for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. The whole area is beautiful and the sand is perfect. As Yanui Beach is only about 300 meters long,

Just a short 10 minute drive from Phuket Town, Cape Panwa is a lesser-known area where rubber and palm plantations still outnumber the resorts, and where Phuket's deep sea port and naval base are found. The roads are quiet, offering the chance to take in the sea views and other sights as you wind around the cape.

Ao Chalong is Phuket's main boat anchorage and the island's largest bay and although good for boating, it is not good for swimming. Most people come here to charter boats or get on a boat trip to one of the nearby islands. There are also several diving operations here. Another reason for visiting Ao Chalong is the beautiful Wat Chalong.

Just north of Patong Bay, starting from about the Novotel Resort Hotel Patong to Thavorn Bay Resort, this area consists of rocky but quiet beaches, and an interesting road leading up into hills with high viewpoints and a few good quality restaurants perched on the edge and top. Some housing compounds are now being built on the hillsides.

One of the Islands smallest beaches and local spot requires a steep walk and inside knowledge, but once there you could be on another planet. Busy in high season and renowned for its Dec - March Sunday evening beach party with DJs and great cocktails. A hot spot and worth the effort.

Rawai holds the distinction of being the very first tourist beach on Phuket. Years ago, people from Phuket Town would drive the 17km to Rawai on weekends to while away the afternoon underneath the beach's causarina trees rather than risk the (then) dangerous drive over the hill to Phuket's west coast.

Surin Beach is situated on the west coast of Phuket island at the end of Sri Sunthorn Rd., A curving bay beneath the foothills on the north of Kamala and bordering on a hillside, Surin Beach has a powdery white sand beach but the precipitous incline means powerful surf, a treacherous undertow and turbulent water, including huge waves.

The second largest of Phuket's tourist beaches. Large resort complexes line the road behind of the shoreline, but the long, broad beach itself has no development. The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walked upon. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Bu Island.

17 kilometers from Phuket town, Kata Beach is regarded as one of Phuket's top beaches with white, clean sand and lines of coconut trees. It is divided to 2 bays; namely Kata Noi Beach and Kata Yai Beach. The water is shallow suitable for swimming. Also available are activities such as diving at Koh Pu or playing banana boats and jet skies.

The Cape Yamu is located just north of the well-known Boat Lagoon Marina on Phuket's east coast. Cape Yamu has grown to be one of Phuket's most exclusive areas for living and investment. With its beautiful view over the bay and the closeness to Boat. A private peninsula on the east coast of Phuket Island, nestled around 3km of beaches and coves.

Layan is a small and relatively unknown beach, nestled in a shallow bay at the north end of Bang Tao. You get there by following the small road that winds right through the back holes of the Banyan Tree Golf Club. Layan is more like a bay than a beach, and the picturesque expanse of water right in front of the only hotel here,

Located just north of the airport is Mai Khao beach, an incredibly long and deserted stretch of sand. There is no tourist development here except for the JW Marriott Resort & Spa. Mai Khao is the longest beach on the island and also the most deserted. If you really want to get away from it all this is the beach for you.

The middle of the beach is dominated by the Samnak Song Nai Harn monastery, which has obstructed excessive development and is the reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on the southern part of the island. , Nai Harn Beach is considered the land of peace. The beach boosts white, clean sand.

Nai Thon is a beautiful stretch of sand that for reasons unknown has still been overlooked by large resort developers. Thus it's an ideal spot to get away from the crowds and enjoy a quiet swim. It's a village of two seasons, during the high season the hotels fill up, the sea is flat, calm and crystal clear,

This is Phuket's central tourist and night time entertainment district. Over the years, Patong has turned from a fishing village into one of the island's two cities. The famous bay and 4 km. beach is know as a centre of entertainment with restaurants catering to every natsionality. Live music can be found in most pubs and bars.

Nai Yang is just a five-minute drive south of the airport and is very popular with Thai locals. Here you'll find what beach life is all about. Fringed with casuarina trees providing picnic areas for locals, it's a shady spot for souvenir and food vendors. Laid back to the extreme, most people who stay here find absolute relaxation.

Ao Por or Por Bay is located on North East coast of Phuket and is a relatively unspoilt part of the island. A number of high end resorts and developments have been built in this area and its proximately to Phuket International Airport and Phuket Town are of great convenience to visitors and residents.