On the island of Thailand, Phuket has a huge number of beaches, but not all of them are suitable for family and children. In the top 10, we included the best beaches in Phuket for families with children.
10. Mai Kao
Mai Khao opens the top ten best beaches in Phuket, suitable for families with children. This is one of the longest beaches, whose length is about 11 km. Mai Kao meets the requirements of privacy and an almost complete lack of infrastructure. It belongs to the Sirinat National Park, so there are no buildings on the shore, noisy water activities are prohibited. A few hotels are located at least 50 m from the coast. This beach is often called the "airport", because from it you can clearly see how planes take off and land at Phuket International Airport.
9. Nai Young
Beach Nai young perfect for families with children. Comfortable, calm and even a little wild Nai Yang is located thirty kilometers from Phuket, to the north of the island. For those who like to relax “savage”, perhaps even in a tent, this is the most suitable place. Nai Yang Bay, fenced off from the sea by a coral reef, will help to feel the unity with nature, to enjoy the beauties to the fullest. Holidays on this Phuket beach is a vacation in a national park with an area of ninety kilometers. And all this is mangrove forest, which is a unique ecosystem. Mangroves, the wonderful smell of the sea, unique views - all this awaits visitors here.
8. Bang Tao
Bang tao also quite suitable for families with children. Given the fact that Bang Tao beach is located in the bay, the sea is always calm. The width of the beach, as well as the length, is impressive, especially during low tides. The sand deserves special mention - it is golden, fine here. The sea in the area of the beach is mostly shallow. However, in some places the depth is decent, so you need to be careful. Sunset in the sea is long, about 15 m. In the morning, Bang Tao is in the shade - it is created by casuarine trees growing along the entire beach. This continues until about 11 o'clock, after which the hot sun begins to reign here.
7. Kata Noah
Kata noi included in the list of the best beaches in Phuket for families with children. It is small and comfortable. Relatively few people, when compared with Kata. The coastline is wide. There is very little natural shadow, in the central part it is literally a couple of places from the trees and on the left side of the mountain. The length is about 700 meters. Along the edges of the beach, sand quietly flows into a chain of reefs, becoming a favorite place for underwater swimmers. In rare coastal stone formations, you can see the life of crabs. Due to the small size of the bay, there is no strong shipping in the beach, which is also a plus for tourists. It is covered with very fine white, clean sand, the water is azure and clear. Kata Noi is south of the rest of the beaches, therefore less crowded. Since it is more distant, you can meet people sunbathing topless on it. Since it is at a dead end, there is no noise from the streets and the city.
6. Knighton
One of Phuket's best beaches Knighton well suited for families with children. Knighton is located on the territory of the National Reserve, therefore, everything is fine with the ecology: there are a lot of greenery and trees around, you can walk through the forest. There are no water entertainments on the coast itself. There are sun loungers and parasols along the entire length, but they stand only in 1-2 rows at a fairly large distance from each other.
5. Nye Harn
Nai harn considered one of the best beaches in Phuket, which is ideal for families with children. The coastline is flat and a little less than 700 m long, while not much more than 50 m wide. In the daytime, there are sun loungers on the beach, but not many. The fact is that Nai Harn is a favorite place for family outings, not only for tourists, but also for Thais themselves. However, even in the high season, the abundance of resting people does not callus. The beach area is ideal for relaxation. There is a whole standard set of establishments: cafes, restaurants, bars, sports grounds, souvenir shops, but they do not greatly spoil the view. After all, Nai Harn is surrounded on both sides by palm groves, creating the feeling of a paradise dream lagoon.
4. Kamala
Kamala Great for a relaxing holiday with children. This beach is not small, its length is about 2 km, while its width is very narrow (20 - 30 m). For a long time, Kamala was a quiet and peaceful place. It served as a marina for fishing boats and for recreation of Thais. There were very few tourists on it. However, in recent years, you can increasingly meet older people who have chosen this quiet and peaceful place as their second home. It is understandable, all the benefits of civilization are at hand, while at the same time the sea is within reach. In addition to those who moved here, there are now many package tourists. The sand on Kamala is white, looking like grains of salt. There are many hotels on the beach line, and the area near them belongs to them. Accordingly, sand quality and cleanliness can vary significantly.
3. Patong
Patong opens the top three beaches for families with children. Patong with a wide white-yellow sand strip is located on the western side of about. Phuket and has a length of 4 km. The arched strip of the beach is framed on both sides by rocky ledges, which makes the fabulous landscape look more comfortable. Immediately, behind the sandy strip in the lush vegetation, various buildings are buried: private houses, markets, entertainment venues, hotels and much more.
2. Surin
Surin ranks second in the list of the best beaches in Phuket for families with children. Surin is less than a kilometer long, and there are impressive stones in the water at the edges. Wide, but in the season it is densely lined with sunbeds under umbrellas, up to five rows, they do not add space to the beach. The ebbs and flows are not so pronounced as in neighboring Bang Tao, the water does not go tens of meters. The sand is small, light, yellow or almost white, depending on the lighting. No silt, the water is clear, the color is very beautiful, azure. In combination with white umbrellas with ruffles fluttering in the wind, it creates a festive atmosphere. In season, cleaners with panicles go to Surin all the time; there are garbage baskets. It is very neat and clean.
1. Karon
Karon - The best beach in Phuket for families with children. This is a fairly large beach in Phuket, with a length of about four kilometers, with a wide coastline, where in high season you can find your own corner for relaxation, among a large number of tourists. This is one of the most popular beaches among tourists from around the world. At Karon in Thailand you can find tranquility, entertainment and well-deserved rest. It is also famous for its quartz sand. The sand that is used in the hourglass. It crunches very interestingly underfoot and, in terms of noise perception, resembles the sound that comes out when walking on creaky, dry snow.