Pa Tong, จ.ภูเก็ต

outdoors

Tri Trang Beach

It has the most instagrammable beach swing in Thailand. The beach is completely exposed to the sun with hardly any cover of trees. So if you are looking for bright days and dark tan lines, this beach is ideal for you. While you’re at it, you can get a beach massage or a pedicure. If you have adventure on your mind, you can snorkel, ride a jet-ski or soar in the skies by parasailing How to get there: It’s a 10 minute drive from Patong Beach

ตำบล กะรน, จ.ภูเก็ต

outdoors

Ao Sane Beach

t’s a tranquil beach with fantastic diving and snorkeling.The waters are teeming with marine life. Remember to carry your own snorkel gear though, as you won’t find anything on the beach. How to get there: It’s a 10 minute drive from the famous Nai Harn Beach

Choeng Thale, จ.ภูเก็ต

outdoors

Banana Beach

A relatively isolated beach, you reach its shores by descending a flight of stairs through a forest. You can enjoy a beach massage here for USD 9, listening to the sound of lapping waves. While you’re here, try the seafood at Banana beach restaurant. The fish served here feels like minutes out of water. How to get there: There are two ways of getting to the beach. If you’re coming from Bang Tao, drive slowly till you see a barbed wire fence and a wooden sign nailed to a tree, saying Banana Beach. Alternatively you can look for a white metal sign saying ‘To Nai Thon’ next to a small parking space. Follow the bamboo-lined trail that leads to the beach.

Tambon Rawai, จ.ภูเก็ต

lodging

Villa Laem Ka Beach

Remote and deserted, Laem Ka beach feels almost like a private beach. It is ideal for a quiet picnic, with great views of off-shore islands.The waters are crystal clear and safe for swimming during high tides. How to get there: To get to Laem Ka, head to Rawai in the south of the island. Opposite the temple gates on the main road you will see a 7-Eleven next to a small road. Take this road, go past a checkpoint, drive a 0.6 miles through a coconut plantation. Follow the road to the right to enter Laem Ka’s car park.

Tambon Patong, จ.ภูเก็ต

outdoors

Freedom Beach

By far the prettiest beach on the island, its raw scenic beauty is a result of its remoteness. It can only be reached by a long tail boat from Patong beach, costing anywhere between USD 35 – 45 for a round trip. If you want to avoid the steep rates, then you can hike to the beach How to get there: You can either hike or take a long tail boat from Patong beach to reach it.

จ.ภูเก็ต, Thailand

outdoors

Naiyang Beach

Nai Yang beach is a short drive from the airport, so sights of airplanes swooping down on the island are a common sight. Parts of the beach lie inside a national park with reefs at the north end of the beach. There are tons of trees around the beach, with swings laid out between them. Although a picnic area for locals, it doesn’t attract a crowd, making it ideal to avoid tourists How to get there: The beach is almost an hour’s drive to Patong. If you are staying close to the airport, it’s just a 10 minute drive away.

Tambon Rawai, จ.ภูเก็ต

outdoors

Nai Harn Beach

It’s the most popular beach on this list, but still not crowded by any means. It has a quiet charm about it, with only a handful of hotels and shops nearby. Note: Strong currents are seen in the months from May to October, make it unsafe for swimming during this period. How to get there: It’s a 40 minute drive from Patong.

Thailand, TH

outdoors

Nui beach

One of the most beautiful secret beaches on this list, It’s a private beach, which means you have to pay an entrance fee of USD 10, and with it comes an umbrella, a beach mat and a towel. You can literally spend the entire day on this remote beach. there is snorkeling, flyboarding, donut boating and scuba diving (must be booked in advance). How to get there: Head down the side road next to Kata viewpoint of the hilly road from Nai Harn to Kata. Pass the Reggae Bar and park at the set of stairs heading down to the restaurant.