James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section with information on Karon beach.
There are many beautiful beaches on Phuket however one of the most popular beaches is Karon beach. This popular Phuket resort area is located a few miles south of Patong beach and is one of the most family friendly beaches on the island.
Karon beach is especially very popular with travelers from Europe and amongst tourists visiting this wonderful Thai travel destination. The beach at Karon is one of the longest and cleanest beaches on the island. Another reason why many families prefer staying at this Phuket beach over for example Patong beach is that there are less beer bars and nightlife venues.
If you are interested in finding out more about this excellent resort area on Phuket then be sure to continue reading this article.
Activities
You will certainly not get bored if you decide to spend your holiday in the Karon beach area. There are numerous activities and attractions which tourists can enjoy there during their vacation. Along the beach you will find plenty of water sport activities such as parasailing and jet skiing and there are also a large number of dive shops in the town of Karon. If you enjoy shopping then please note that there are many small shops and stores which cater mainly to travelers.
Accommodation
Visitors can choose from all types of accommodation in Karon beach. There are many different types of hotels and resorts located in this Phuket beach area as well as dozens of inexpensive guesthouses. If you are looking for a more luxurious type of accommodation then you could look into holiday rentals. Karon beach is home to a number of beautiful pool villas which tourists can rent for a few days or even several months.
Nightlife
If you are the type of traveler that is visiting Phuket because of its excellent nightlife then perhaps Karon beach would be the wrong place for you to stay during your vacation. There are no discos there and only a limited number of beer bars. You could take a Tuk Tuk down to Patong beach every night as there are many nightlife venues there and it is only a few miles away.
Restaurants
If you enjoy visiting many different types of restaurants during your vacation and to sample many different types of food then you will feel right at home in Karon beach. There are many different types of excellent restaurants there and some of the best seafood restaurants can be found along the beach road of Karon.
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