Patong Beach, is the most famous with its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and play. Here the boisterous activity of a colourful outdoor lifestyle attracts thousands of tourists, particularly singles and couples looking for a beautiful beach by day, great food in the evening and some rolicking entertainment to finish it off. Patong is particularly famous for exotic nightlife of a kind not found in many other places.

Kata Beach is renowned for snorkeling to see the coral, tropical fishes and the seas eco-system. Very popular with families, Kata is an all round favourite due to its spectacular palm-lined beach, great restaurants, lively but not raucous nightlife and varied accommodation options - all close to the beach. From May to October surfers flock to catch Kata's waves and from November to April the beach is alive with sunseekers.

Surin Beach As of now this beach has not been developed and it is a quiet and peaceful bay lined with a row of stately Casuarina trees. A tropical beach with pine trees rather than palm trees may seem out of place to many but the local Thais flock to this beach on weekends and holidays and bask in the shade provided by these unusual trees. The middle of the beach front is occupied by a dozen Thai beach-style mini restaurants serving up sizzling seafood to hungry visitors.

Kamala Beach, Just north of the lights and noise of Patong lies Kamala Beach, a quieter stretch of sand with more relaxed feel. This well-enclosed bay and fishing village surrounded by forested hills is one of the most beautiful places in Phuket. Kamala has become a favoured spot for retirees and other longer-term visitors staying in small hotels. On the headland to the south, are a number of luxury villa developments, with great views of Kamala Bay and beyond along its winding road.