🏖️ Beaches & Islands
Phuket
Patong Beach
4.3(45,000 reviews)
Patong Beach is Phuket's busiest and most famous beach, stretching 3km along the Andaman Sea. The soft white sand and clear turquoise waters make it perfect for swimming, water sports, and relaxation.
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Very High
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands