Rawai and Naiharn Guide - South of Phuket

Rawai and Naiharn Guide - South of Phuket

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Rawai and Naiharn Beaches, South of Phuket, Thailand

Rawai Beach

Rawai beach is rather narrow and silted. It is therefore not suitable for swimming, but instead it offers a magnificent view of the islands of Bon Island, Coral Island and Lone Island.
The many Long Tails and Speed ​​Boats lined up to offer you to discover the islands enhance undeniably the beauty of the site. It also gets its charm to the many small restaurants that border the beach and it feels good to walk or get some fresh air in the shade of casuarinas...


How to get there :
- From the Chalong roundabout, at the end of the Viset Road on your right, you can not miss it.


Naiharn Beach

Naiharn Beach offers a nicely curved white sand beach planted with pines and casuarinas. A small channel cuts it in half and connects it to a peaceful lake surrounded by beautiful tropical vegetation. Here you will find everything you need to spend a pleasant day at the beach with your partner or family, sunbeds, umbrellas, drinks, fresh fruit, ice creams... There are also many restaurants where you can have lunch in the shade of trees. Quiet and clean, Naiharn Beach has managed to preserve excessive urbanization and offers a magnificent panorama of hills with lush vegetation.
This is certainly one of the most beautiful beach of Phuket and no doubt the most enjoyable !




How to get there :
Two possibilities :
- At the end of Rawai Beach, head for "Promthep Cape" on your left, when you reach the top go down the road to the small beach of Ya Nui, then up again to a second point of view before descending one more time to find yourself in front of the Naiharn Lake, the beach is just on your left. In fact it is very simple, you just follow the road. This is not the shortest path, but it's really worth the ride. The scenery is breathtaking.
- Coming from the center of Rawai, go down Soi Saiyuan, follow the road on the right past the Pizzeria M & M, then continue to the end, you will arrive at Naiharn Lake, the beach is on your left.


Ao Sane

This small uncrowded beach offers magnificent views of the islands and Naiharn Beach. The large boulders planted in the sea add to its charm. You will not find sunbeds or umbrellas but it's a great place to snorkel with the family. Equipped with a simple mask and snorkel, you just swim a few meters and you come across a natural aquarium. You can see sea stars, sea urchins, and a multitude of colorful fishes, a delight for the eyes. A restaurant offering a relaxed atmosphere will allow you to lunch at a cheap price. You can also find small bungalows to stay. Scenery guaranteed!


How to get there :
- A Naiharn Beach, pass under the Royal Phuket Yacht Club (this is the hotel on the hill on your right as you face the sea), then continue the small road for 500 meters, Ao Sane is just on your left down the small stairs.

Ya Nui

This is a small beach surrounded by large rocks. There is a restaurant on the beach and you will also find sunbeds and umbrellas where you will enjoy drinks or fresh fruits. Near Naiharn Beach is a nice little beach to sunbathe in peace or snorkel...




How to get there :
- This is the small beach on your left as you descend Promthep Cape.

Laem Ka

It is a small white sand beach surrounded by big boulders.
Relatively unknown and difficult to access, this beach is mostly frequented by Thais who come to picnic with family.
The place is really beautiful and the view of the islands is just wonderful. You will find sunbeds and parasols. Unfortunately, this little jewel is not always as clean as we would wish...



How to get there :
- From the Chalong roundabout, towards the end of Viset Road, take the small Soi on the left after the 7 eleven (100 meters after the Laguna Bar). Continue the path to the end and go down the small stairs.


Baan Krating

Small sandy cove which offers clear water. This small secluded beach enjoys a magnificent panorama. The beach belongs to the hotel that overlooks it, but you can access the beach by parking at the entrance of Baan Krating Jungle Resort and enjoy the site for free as well.




How to get there :
- At Naiharn Beach, pass under the Royal Phuket Yacht Club (this is the hotel on the hill on your right as you face the sea), then continue the small road, after Ao Sane, continue taking the small wood bridge and you get to Baan Krating Jungle Resort.