| Phuket province | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms  | |
| State | Thailand |
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| Region | Southern Thailand |
| Capital | Phuket |
| Surface | 543 km² |
| Inhabitants | 321.802 (2007) |
| Institutional website | |
Phuket it is an island in the Southern Thailand.
To know
When to go
The best time to stay in Phuket is from late November to early April, corresponding to the dry season.
Territories and tourist destinations
Other destinations
West Coast
- Bang Thao (Laguna Beach) - Separated from the mainland by a system of lagoons, Bang Thao is a white beach that stretches for 8 km. Luxury hotel complexes have been built on it, one of which belongs to the Sheraton chain. With an even more exclusive character is the Banyan Tree Phuket, a series of villas with all sorts of comforts.
- Kamala Beach - Resurrected from the tsunami catastrophe, Kemala beach stretches out over an idyllic gulf.
- Karon and Karon Noi Beaches - In continuous development, Karon Beach is a Scandinavian colony that partly follows the example proposed by its neighbor Patong.
- Kata Noi Beach - Much quieter beach than the "sister" Kata Yai.
- Kata Yai Beach - Clean and very busy tourist beach. Great for surfing.
- Mai Khao (Sai Kaeo) - Close to the international airport, Mai Khao is a long beach with no tourist infrastructure probably due to the presence of sea currents that make bathing very risky.
- Nai Thon and Nai Yang - On the edge of the Sirinat National Park, the beaches of Nai Thon and Nai Yang have experienced a modest tourist development, despite the presence of coral reefs in their depths.
Oriental Coast
- Cape Panwa - Home to the Phuket Aquarium.
- Kalim Beach - A series of small beaches north of Patong.
- Laem Sing - Small bay with stunning views, between Kamala Beach and Surin Beach.
- Nai Han - A quiet beach (probably the best along with Ao Sen) in the south, near the Phromthep Cape viewpoint.
- Rawai - Mittraphap and Laem Ka - Departure point for a lot of neighboring islands. Popular with locals for beach dining.
- Surin Beach - A destination (along with Pansea Beach) increasingly luxurious.
- Ya Nui Beach
How to get
By plane
Blue Panorama Airlines - From Rome is Milan
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
- Scuba diving. Phuket boasts numerous scuba diving centers.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
There are a lot of options available in Phuket. But for the more well-known hotels and resorts in better locations you should book at least a couple of months in advance during the high season (November-May).
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Ko Heh islet with coral reefs.
- The Phi Phi Islands (Ko Phi Phi), related to the film "The Beach"starring Leonardo Dicaprio.
Itineraries
Crossing the west coast from north to south, one encounters the following locations in order: Mai Khao, Nai Thon, Nai Yang, Bang Thao, Kamala Beach, Patong, Karon Beach, Karon Noi Beach, Kata Yai Beach and Kata Noi Beach.
While completing the circumnavigation of the island from south to north on the east coast you will meet: Rawai, Mittraphap, Laem Ka]], Cape Panwa, Kalim Beach, Laem Sing, Nai Han, Surin Beach and Ya Nui Beach.
Other projects
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