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Phuket · Areas

Which part of Phuket?

The island is a dozen beach towns with different personalities. Here’s the map, north to south — tap an area to see who it’s for.

Bang Tao — upscale · long-staySurin — upscale · quietKamala — calm · familiesPatong — nightlifeKaron — quieter beachKata — all-rounder · busier nowNai Harn — swim beach · calmRawai — long-stay valueOld Town — culture · no beach★ANDAMAN SEA
Andaman coast · shaded by each area’s own stretch of coast, not by any border · tap one to open itCoastline © geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0)
NorthwestBang TaoUpscale and polished — luxury resorts, beach clubs and long-stay comfort.NorthwestSurinA small, upscale beach — quiet, polished, celebrity-favourite calm.NorthwestKamalaUpscale and calm — resorts, families, and the Millionaire's Mile.West coastPatongThe nightlife capital — busy, loud, beautiful in the morning.West coastKaronA long quiet beach next door to Kata, easy for families.West coastKataThe all-rounder — beach, real food, easy Grab, no Patong chaos.SouthNai HarnA genuine swimming beach beside Rawai — calm, green, long-stay friendly.SouthRawaiLocal and expat life — long-stay value, not a swimming beach.East / inlandOld TownSino-Portuguese streets, cafés and culture — no beach.