PHUKET
Famous for its beautiful beaches, excellent offshore dive sites
and superb sailing opportunities, Phuket
is Thailand’s and Asia’s premier holiday resort. The
best beaches are on the west coast,
facing the Andaman Sea, with fine sands and clear water. Patong
and Kata/Karon are the most popular,
thanks also to numerous resort hotels, fine restaurants and an extensive
nightlife.
The west coast is also home to many dive
companies which arrange expeditions to a wide variety
of offshore diving areas, including the Surin,Similan and Racha
island groups that are rated world-class
for their colourful corals, clear waters and myriad sea creatures.
