karon travel information guide

Karon beach is a long stretch of powdery white sand just south of Patong. The beach is very long so it never feels overcrowded.

At 4km, Karon is one of Phuket's longest beaches. Although there are a few large resorts and hotels, they are spread out and the area feels very relaxed. As in Patong, the hotels are separated from the beach by a road. However, unlike Patong, the beach is always fairly quiet. The beach itself is quite exposed, with little or no natural shade. The sand is so fine and powdery that it squeaks when you walk on it.

The southern point has a coral reef that stretches towards Kata and Pu Island. There are not as many water sports activities on Karon beach as in Patong or Kata. During the rainy season Karon can be good for surfing but dangerous for swimming due to the large waves and strong rip currents.

Karon beach, though less hectic and busy than Patong, still features a wide range of shopping arcades, bars, restaurants and other facilities.

For a pampering experience, visit one of the many spas and massage places in Karon.

Karon beach also offers actvities such as diving, sailing and other watersports activities. A round of golf is just around the corner as Phuket hosts many 5 star golf courses.

With its long beachfront and location between the more quiet Kata beach and the more busy Patong beach, Karon beach is a great spot for holidaymakers.

Phuket Villas & Homes have currently no holiday villas for rent in Karon. Please see our list of rental villas in the following locations: Villas Bang Tao Beach - Villas Kata Beach - Villas Rawai Beach - Villas Natai Beach (Phang Nga)