Activities in Patong Beach

The Beach

Probably the best beach in Phuket, Patong's 3,000 metres of white sand gently curves around a bay fringed with casuarina trees.

Plenty of room to laze around in your deck-chair (umbrella and side table provided) take a stroll along the seashore, read a book, or join a local friendly football match at sundown.

If you feel a quick energy burst, you could hire a small catamaran (with such a large bay, you're not likely to go off-course) go parasailing for an alternative aerial view, or hire a boat and go fishing and snorkelling around the coast.

If that sounds too energetic, have a pedicure or a massage under the shade of a tree. Or just relax and sip your fresh coconut...

Attractions in and around Patong Beach

During the day, the beach is the centre of the action in Patong with people relaxing, throwing a Frisbee, swimming (areas are cordoned off to separate swimmers from water sports) or simply chatting with new found friends....

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Sports & Recreation

Rent a speedboat with friends (not as expensive as it sounds) and go snorkelling around the small coves and beaches around the Patong Bay area, or go further up the coast to the small offshore reefs.

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Kids stuff

Safe beach, warm water, beach activities and kid-friendly hotels are very good reasons why families come to Patong every year.

Thai's love kids which means that most restaurants and tourist attractions are relaxed and kid friendly, enabling families to enjoy their holiday together.

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Rainy Day Activities

Of course we'd like to give you the impression that the sun shines all day all year round in Patong. However there are some periods from June to November, when there are occasional showers. The rain rarely lasts, but while it does, most people enjoy the cool refreshing respite from the heat and take a break in a favourite restaurant, go for a massage, relax in their hotel, take a nap or read a book, accumulating much needed energy for the next shopping trip or evening's entertainment. (Read more ...)

Spa & Massage

Traditional Thai massage is quite unlike Western versions, involving a combination of assisted stretching and acupressure, rather than manipulation of muscles.

Don't worry though, in busy Patong every known variation of massage treatment is readily available at any one of a hundred establishments.

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Tour From Patong Beach

Patong is a great base for exploring the surrounding area with with easy access to the main roads leading off the island, and also to the boat jetties.

The range of options is huge. Kayaking in Phang Nga, elephant trekking in Khao Lak, half day snorkelling to local islands, Phuket island sightseeing...

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Festivals

Once a community project, now an annual event, the Gay Pride festival is becoming an increasing attraction for tourists to Patong Beach.

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