based on 8402 reviewsThe hot white sand made a crackling sound when I stepped on it, and the waves filled my swimsuit with sand. I went to the night market to eat grilled squid as soon as the stalls were set up, and ate banana pancakes while walking in the smoke and fire. Tiger prawns as big as my palm were lying on the ice at the seafood stall, and they were bright red under the charcoal fire. I didn't care about the prickly shells. When I squatted on the plastic stool to eat the skewers, the sand hurt my teeth, but the pineapple chunks dipped in hot sauce were so sweet that it saved my life. On the way back to the hotel, I carried a half-melted mango smoothie with my hands full of sticky sugar water.
Kata Beach is located on the west coast of southern Phuket, just south of Karon Beach. You can come here after visiting Karon Beach. It has two beautiful bays and is W-shaped in appearance, so it is divided into two beaches, which are called "Big Kata" (Kata Yai Beach) and "Small Kata" (Kata Noi Beach) by locals.
Quiet and relaxing, enjoy a lazy holiday
In terms of scale, Kata Beach is much smaller than Patong Beach and Karon Beach. Although the beach is not long, the sand is soft, the water is clear, and the waves are gentle. It is very suitable for swimming and diving, attracting many tourists who like tranquility to relax here. The entire Kata area is mostly European and American tourists, and many people will lazily lie on the beach chairs all day. There is a small coral reef in the north of the beach, which is a good place for diving. There are also reefs at both ends of the beach, where you can take unique photos.
A feast for the eyes
There is a good viewpoint (Karon View Point) on the top of the mountain in the south. When the weather is fine, you can have a panoramic view of the three bays of Big Kata, Little Kata and Karon Beach. This is the famous scenery on Phuket postcards. It is also one of the ideal places to enjoy the sunset in Phuket. However, the mountain road to the viewpoint is relatively rugged. It is recommended to take a car, which is about 3.5 kilometers away.
Food and wine
There are small vendors selling food, drinks and various supplies on the beach. They will be responsible for the hygiene near the stalls, so the environment of Kata Beach is relatively clean and tidy. There are also many small restaurants here, mostly Western-style, and also provide a variety of local food and fresh seafood, with the style of a seaside town.
The southern end of the beach is a bar street, but it is not as noisy as Patong. The drinks in the bar are relatively light and the background music is more casual. Among them, Ska Bar and After Beach Bar are more famous. Compared with Patong and Karon, the overall prices of Dining and shopping in Kata Beach are higher.
In addition, this area also gathers some star-rated hotels with good environment and service, which is a good choice for vacation.
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The hot white sand made a crackling sound when I stepped on it, and the waves filled my swimsuit with sand. I went to the night market to eat grilled squid as soon as the stalls were set up, and ate banana pancakes while walking in the smoke and fire. Tiger prawns as big as my palm were lying on the ice at the seafood stall, and they were bright red under the charcoal fire. I didn't care about the prickly shells. When I squatted on the plastic stool to eat the skewers, the sand hurt my teeth, but the pineapple chunks dipped in hot sauce were so sweet that it saved my life. On the way back to the hotel, I carried a half-melted mango smoothie with my hands full of sticky sugar water.
On the first day of my visit to Phuket, I planned to go on an island tour. I rode my favorite motorcycle rented by the hotel and set off on a journey around Phuket. The first stop was Kata Beach. Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach are known as the three major beaches in Phuket. I stayed in Patong Beach for the first three days and Karon Beach on the last day, so I came to Kata Beach to have a look. From north to south, they are Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach. Patong Beach is the most lively and the consumption is lower. Karon and Kata Beach have fewer people. Europeans and Americans love to come here, and the consumption is higher. The quality of the beach is still very good, the water is clear, and the sand is fine and white, which is better than Patong. Looking around, there are indeed Westerners. Except for a few who swim in the sea, most of them are sunbathing on the beach. We just strolled there and stepped on the water. We didn't have time to stay for too long. I'll come again if I have the opportunity to live nearby in the future.
kata food market @thepalmkataplaza, good place to hang out with friends and family. Variety of great food and live music to enjoy. very much recommended!
Kata Beach is a beach located in Phuket, Thailand. It is smaller than Patong, but it has two beautiful bays and is W-shaped. It is one of the three major beaches in Phuket. Kata Beach gives people a more gentle feeling. There is a winding coastline, soft sand, gentle waves, and the sea breeze brings waves of comfort.
Kata Beach in Phuket is a really nice place to watch the sunrise and sunset quietly. Just lying on the bench, the breeze blowing, slowly watching the sunset sky, only at that moment can you feel what it means to relax physically and mentally. It's so beautiful, there are not many Chinese people, most of them are foreigners, and there are many marine activities.
The beaches in Phuket are nothing more than Kata, Karon and Patong. Patong is the largest, but also the most crowded. Of course, the liveliness there is unmatched by any other place. But I like Kata the most. The waves in Kata are the biggest, and it is much more comfortable to play in the waves than to splash in the sea! It is recommended to go to Kata with children. This natural bay is most suitable for children who like to play in the waves and adventure! Of course, the waves are not very big, suitable for children to play!!!
It was evening when we arrived. We didn't see the sunset or the sunset glow, only big clouds that weren't very white. Maybe it was because the sun was strong after noon, so the scenery was average and the water was not blue. But the water temperature was comfortable and it was not too hot, so it felt good to wade in it. When the waves receded, there were many small crabs on the beach, so cute. There were many people on the beach chairs, more than when we passed Patong Beach and Karon Beach in the morning and noon. There were also foreigners who were tanned red, maybe they stayed on this beach for a long time. Overall it was good.